Digital BW, The Print

Like Paul, I coat all my glossy prints. I've switched from Macdonald 
Sureguard - which gives a deeper gloss than Printshield, Imageshield 
etc - to four coats of water-based Golden UVLS over a Golden GAC-500 
isolation coat (thanks to Nick Nugent for suggesting the isolation 
coat). I apply these coats with a roller, and my main problem is dust.

Apart from the extra work involved, it may be that a significant
number of people think that only matte prints signify 'Fine Art' and
therefore they look upon glossy prints with disdain. I don't wish to 
comment on that attitude in polite company. However, I think that it's 
fair to say that not all images suit a gloss finish, and that gloss 
emphasises slight technical imperfections just as it does with 
traditional silver printing.

Best,
Helen