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type: faq
title: "What exactly is spot UV coating?"
description: "Spot UV is a clear, glossy varnish applied to specific areas of a printed piece rather than across the whole surface. That selective coverage is what creat"
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# What exactly is spot UV coating?

Spot UV is a clear, glossy varnish applied to specific areas of a printed piece rather than across the whole surface. That selective coverage is what creat

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