Originally Posted by motordavid

"Gloss" is a term used by many powdercoaters, esp. the m'cycle/car parts coaters.
Most good coaters can "adjust" the level of gloss/sheen as measured and viewed
at certain angles. While I don't know of any exact standards, most PCs will offer
4-5 levels of "gloss", eg flat, matte, semi-gloss and high gloss. Some offer a "chrome-like"
PC that is color available and very "deep" looking and glossy.

The guys I ride with tend to stay away from "high gloss" as it looks brilliant but is
harder to apply, (surface must be pristine), and it shows road dirt/finger prints like
crazy.

Color range is large too, depending upon the particular PC, but don't let your PC
bs you that any custom color is available, as most PC use std, bulk colorings and
truly custom color is very expensive.

The only reason I know some of this is that a good friend I ride with had an industrial PC
operation, and he got into m'cycle/car parts fab near the end before he sold and retired.

Hit powder coating on GOOG; lots of info probably, or talk to your PC: good ones will
spend the time to show you the various colors, surfaces, "glosses" available.
GL,mD