Surface Brilliance

The Surface Brilliance module provides a complete, perception-based evaluation of glossy surfaces by combining gloss, visual gloss, haze, sharpness/DOI, waviness and RGB colour into a single measurement. It is designed to show how “brilliant” or mirror-like a surface appears to the human eye, going far beyond traditional gloss units.

Purpose of this module

Quantify all key contributors to high-gloss appearance, including reflectivity, image sharpness, haze and orange peel/waviness on coated or polished surfaces.

Provide perception-aligned metrics that reduce disputes between suppliers and customers by matching measured values to what people actually see.

Where this module can be used

High-gloss exterior and interior coatings in automotive, commercial vehicles, marine and rail applications.

Premium consumer goods, electronics, furniture, appliances, and other products where mirror-like finishes and brand-defining appearance are critical.

What this module measures

Gloss and Visual Gloss: Conventional gloss values and perception-based gloss scales that better reflect how bright and glossy the surface appears.

Haze, Visual Haze, Sharpness/DOI and Waviness: Metrics for cloudiness, clarity of reflected images and orange peel, plus luminance and RGB colour for full surface characterisation.

How to use this module

In Appearance Elements, select the Surface Brilliance module and choose the appropriate adapter (for example, standard flat panel, curved or small-area adaptor) for your part geometry.

Position the Aesthetix sensor on the surface (or at the defined non-contact distance), run a calibration as recommended, then take one or more measurements and save them to the chosen job, batch or template.

How to interpret the results

Use gloss and Visual Gloss to compare overall brightness and reflectivity; higher values typically indicate a more brilliant, mirror-like finish.

Assess haze, Visual Haze, Sharpness/DOI and Waviness to understand whether defects such as cloudiness, orange peel or loss of image clarity are within acceptable tolerance bands for your product.