Sanding Stainless Steel Mirror Finish

The result was similar to a stainless steel refrigerator but messier.

Sanding stainless steel mirror finish.

Also known as a 8 finish a mirror finish can be achieved mechanically using a progressive series of abrasives and polishing compounds. This technique works for just about anything furniture automobiles guitars etc. Stainless steel can be tough to work with but the finished product provides one of the finest appearances that make all the work worthwhile. But for small things it s gr.

How to apply a high gloss finish by hand using abrasive polishing. The common stainless steel mirror surface is divided. So the best i have achieved so far is a finish close to that of a new stainless steel refrigerator or stove where you can t see your reflection but the sanding grooves are clean and straight. Achieve a mirror finish on stainless steel using the ptx eco smart 47002 and the ptx expansion roller 47005.

Mirror finish on stainless steel. There were a lot of lines or grooves and they were not straight. For large projects cars power sanders and buffers are helpful. It also masks the after effects of welding and hides surface damage.

After polishing stainless steel tubes by many different processes the mirror quality of stainless steel obtained is usually 6k or better. 8 mirror finish is created by mechanically treating the surface with a series of. Stainless steel mirror polishing is a surface treatment of stainless steel tubes. If thick welds need to be blended in we recommend using the plantex ceramic flap disc 93551 4 x 60 grit and the varilex tool 65000a you can pre grind with the ptx ceramic grinding belt 42440 40 grit 42460 60 grit or 42480 80.

It is a finish that is smooth enough to provide a reflective surface. In stock and ready to ship. Choose from our selection of mirror finish stainless steel including over 450 products in a wide range of styles and sizes. No 8 mirror finish.

The polishing process enhances appearance and consistency making cleaning easier. It is widely understood that a finer grit in a sanding sequence removes the previous scratch pattern and improves the finish but there is a lot to be aware of regarding the overall steps required when using the many grit sequences to achieve the desired.