Metal Finishing Services

Metal Polishing

Materials such as brass,copper, stainless steel and aluminium respond well to polishing treatments and, done well, can look great for an extended period. Clear coatings (for example - lacquer) can be added to provide a level of protection from tarnish or deterioration. At Clean Image we can provide many types of polishing finishes - for example for polishing of: bull bars, nudge bars, sides steps & many other vehicle accessories, alloy wheels, stainless steel or aluminium car trim, tankers, truck body's, brass or copper, or fittings, and many other.

Polishing Methods and Processes

Great quality outcomes from Clean Image polishing projects come from many years of experience and skills using a variety of tools, processes and materials. A polishing project will typically begin with a suitable level of grinding of the surface followed by a series of polishing or buffing steps using progressively less coarse abrasives or polishing compounds until the required depth and shine is achieved.

Examples of items we Polish

Examples of items typically requiring polishing include: alloy wheels, automotive & motorbike parts/accessories, truck accessories (including tankers & truck body's), tapware, sinks, boats, copperware, brassware,– in fact – wherever a smooth, blemish free surface finish on a metal item is required. Most metals and alloys are polish-able. However varying results will be achieved from each material type depending on its nature and condition.

Your Metal Polishing Requirements

Be sure to provide clear instructions to your metal finisher regarding which surfaces of your product are seen or hidden. Because polishing is a labour intensive activity, cost can be saved by focusing the main polishing attention on 'seen' surfaces. It will also be necessary to be as clear as possible about the sort of surface quality you expect in the finished product because polishing is one of those treatments that "the more you do the better it looks" but can become very costly for you if overdone. For each product and desired outcome there is an optimum level of pre–treatment. A good metal finishing or polishing adviser can help you find it.

Polishing Job Examples

Some examples of products or components we have finished for commercial customers and manufacturers:

• Tapware Manufacturers: - satin finishes for taps, handles, faucets, handrails, shower fittings and other plumbing hardware.
• For Architects & Designers: - urban art, custom signage, custom sculptures, custom shop fittings.
• General Engineers, Fabricators & Agricultural Industry: - metal polishing of a range of all types of hardware or components as one-offs or production runs including items such as brackets, rails, tubes, racks, etc.
• For Marine Industry: - boats & fittings.
• For the Automotive Industry: - metal polishing of custom motorcycle wheels or parts, 4wd accessories, truck body's, tankers & accessories.
• For Hotels & Restaurants: - polishing of signage.
• Art & Craft industries: - polishing of sculptures, design prototypes and unusual items, antiques & collectable's.
• For the Food processing industry: - polishing of stainless steel kitchen fittings or food manufacturing devices.

Other Services Offered

• Free estimate & quote service.
• If powder coating is required we can arrange this, your goods will be complete on collection from Clean Image.