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The performance of four common finishing systems (lacquers or gloss paint) on three plantation species, namely Acacia mangium, Paraserianthes falcataria and Gmelina arborea was investigated. These timbers could be finished easily and gave an attractive finish. The properties of the finish varied for different finishing systems and timber species. The study suggests that selection of finishes should be considered in finishing these timbers for different end uses.