To achieve a shiny or high-gloss finish on a painted surface after the paint has dried, you typically apply a clear topcoat designed to enhance shine.
Achieving a Shiny Finish with a Clear Coat
One effective method for making paint shiny after it has been applied and dried is by applying a clear coat product specifically formulated with gloss. As demonstrated in the reference "Get an Incredible Shine: Paint Perfectly with a High-Gloss Finish", this process involves using a dedicated clear coat with a gloss component.
According to the reference, after the paint on the surface has completely dried, a product like "Dixie Bells clear coat and gloss" can be applied. This clear coat is designed to add a layer of shine over the dried paint.
The method of application shown in the reference involves taking an applicator pad and dipping it into a container (like a plastic bowl) holding the clear coat product before applying it to the painted surface. Applying this glossy clear layer over the dried paint is how a high-gloss finish can be achieved post-painting.
In summary, adding shine after painting is primarily accomplished by layering a clear, gloss-enhancing topcoat over the fully cured paint layer.
