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Surface Finish   The finish of rubber can range from semi-gloss to extremely matt using the same mould, but it will always be less smooth and mirror-like than plastic. The matt, non-reflective nature of their surface means that coloured rubbers will have a different appearance to neighbouring "hard" materials. Attractive appearances can be obtained by moulding a patterned surface into a component, such as a fine matt geometric pattern or "sparked" finish.