Surface finish hub
Category overview and RFQ checklist.
Surface finish hubSurface finish
Matte Finish on Injection Molded Parts
Matte reduces glare and can hide minor flow witness when chosen with the right depth.
Surface finish
Pick matte to control glare without custom grain
SPI C and D grades or light VDI often cover matte needs.
Matte still shows sink on thick bosses if pack is weak. Texture does not replace design fixes.
Pair matte external faces with higher gloss logos only when shutoff is designed for it.
Quote checklist
What to send with CAD
Finish specs stall quotes when they live only in email threads.
Matte SPI or VDI reference
Faces that must stay glossy
Keep exploring
Related finish guides
Open siblings on the same hub path before you lock mold texture on the quote.
Color options
Appearance and resin color control.
Color optionsSPI finish chart
A1 through D3 on one page.
SPI finish chartMolding textures
MoldTech and VDI selection.
Molding texturesTexture selection
Pick a spec before steel is cut.
Texture selectionFAQ
Common questions
Is matte cheaper than gloss?
Usually yes on mold polish hours, but heavy texture etch has its own cost.
Next step
Ready to attach a finish target to your upload?
NetProto quotes one hardened steel tool with piece price. Finish level still drives DFM and mold texture scope.