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Coated with a hard gloss (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lacquered

(Other definitions for lacquered that I've seen before include "(Of hair) sprayed to keep in place" , "tough finish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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