A new polishing procedure is presented for the preparation of paint cross-sections with enhanced surface quality. As a result, chemical surface analysis by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTM) imaging spectroscopy and Laser Desorption lon Trap Mass Spectrometry (LDMS) is now possible. Surface quality is demonstrated by FTIR-imaging, Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy and Interferometric Profiling.

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Wyplosz, N., Koper, R., van der Weerd, J., Heeren, R., & Boon, J. J. (2000). Improvements in surface preparation of paint cross-sections necessary for advanced imaging techniques. In J. Goupy & J.-P. Mohen (Eds.), Art et Chimie, la Couleur: Actes du congrès (pp. 65–68).