Polishing Stainless Steel Mirror Finish

Polishing stainless steel to a mirror finish.

Polishing stainless steel mirror finish.

After polishing stainless steel tubes by many different processes the mirror quality of stainless steel obtained is usually 6k or better. My name is lawrence. A bright cold rolled finish is the most commonly mill finish for light gauge stainless steel sheet. Also known as a 8 finish a mirror finish can be achieved mechanically using a progressive series of abrasives and polishing compounds.

It resembles a very hazy mirror with some reflection evident. Mirror finish polish stainless steel metalworking sanding. The common stainless steel mirror surface is divided. Get at least 3 grades of polishing compound while you re getting the 1500 grit.

Keep working untill you pass 1500 grit. It is a finish that is smooth enough to provide a reflective surface. You will probably have to get the 1500 at an auto parts shop. In this video i show how to polish out scratches and imperfections in stainless steel.

Now you are half way there. This video is the secon. It is obtained by a final light roll pass of the sheet through polished rolls. Evan from evan s detailing and polishing here.

A discussion started in 2007 but continuing through 2020. Best answer 11 years ago reply upvote.