Polishing · · 4 min read
Which Metals Can Be Polished to a Mirror Finish?
A metal polishing guide: which metals hold a mirror shine on their own, which need clear coat or chrome, and how to care for polished parts.
Metal polishing
If you can build it, we can polish it. Custom one-offs and production runs, finished to a mirror.
Preparation is everything
Whether a piece is getting polished, chromed or sandblasted, the prep is the most important step. Any imperfection left in the metal will show up in the chrome or break up a mirror finish.
We’ve polished aero parts, naval parts, classic car parts, antiques and home decorative pieces, and we take on both custom and production polishing.
Holds its shine on its own
No coating needed to keep the luster:
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Magnesium
- Silver
Needs protection to stay bright
- Steel: chrome plating suggested
- Copper: clear coat suggested
- Brass: clear coat suggested
What goes into a polish
The work behind a finish, from rough prep to the final clear coat.
Sandblasting
Grinding
Polishing
Detail polishing
Clear coating
Polishing work
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