Definitions for "Dulling"
Keywords:  gloss, topcoat, sealer, sheen, beneath
Coating defect: loss of gloss or sheen.
A reduction in the level of gloss, or D.O.I., of the topcoat, usually due to an interaction between the topcoat and the sealer beneath.
Keywords:  punch, matte, brushing, matting, powder
Brushing a metal surface, sometimes with a matting punch or powder, to give it a duller (matte) finish.