An improved coating composition for use in providing a glossy finish to various objects comprises from about 80 to about 92 percent by weight of an acrylic emulsion polymer; and from about 5 to about 12 percent of a glycol ether. The composition also includes from about 1 to about 3 percent by weight of a polyethylene wax emulsion; up to about 1% by weight petroleum distillate; and the balance is water. About 3 to about 5 parts by volume of the concentrate is mixed with from about 2 to about 4 parts by volume of water. The composition is sprayed onto the object to be coated.