Multilayer materials

You can find the new Coat of lacquer option in the Glossy reflection area of the Surfaces palette.

With this option, you can simulate a transparent, glossy coat on a (rough) surface. This softens the surface, compensating for irregularities. The original material, which is under the coat of lacquer, does not change.

You can use the Coat of lacquer slide bar (0% to 100%) to define the quality of the coat of lacquer (thickness, transparency).

This effect, which produces realistic materials, can be used in many different ways. For example, you can use the coat of lacquer option to simulate sealed parquet or coated wooden surfaces. In addition, this option can be used for painted glass or car paint: Use a rough, reflective surface for the metallic base coat and put a coat of clear lacquer on top of it.

The Coat of lacquer parameter will be taken into account by CINERENDER and the Animation and RTRender view types.

High-gloss parquet: coat of lacquer = 100%