Acrylic alternative (6)

I believe the answer is:

enamel

(Other definitions for enamel that I've seen before include "Shiny layer on surface" , "glossy coat" , "hard stuff" , "Tooth surface" , "Crown Protector?" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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