A permanent glossy sheen appears that is aesthetically pleasing to nearly everyone.
semi gloss
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
It will not stick very well unless you use a primer in between.
The term "enamel" only indicates that the paint dries to a hard finish. It usually refers to a high gloss, but can be found in all sheen levels.
If that's what you like. You may want to consider a paint with at least a semi-gloss sheen so that the condensation doesn't leave stains when it dries.
Most glues will stick to gloss paint.
It won't adhere properly if you do. You'll find it peeling of almost as soon as it dries.
Can I paint semi gloss over flat paint? Thanks!Barbara Phillips
It gets all blury and the color will drip out.
IIt eventually dries up and flakes off.
Yes, acrylic paint is flexible when it dries.
Semi-gloss paint most times exposes the metal of your car. It can lead to rust and erosion issues. Gloss paint is definitely the way to go.