December 26, 2020

What is metal polishing services in Melbourne

The method of using abrasive materials to smooth and shine metal surfaces is metal polishing services done in Melbourne. It's necessary to make metal polishing a part of your process to eliminate oxidation, corrosion, or other pollutants that could tarnish the appearance of your metal surfaces, whether you work in construction, automotive, marine, or other industrial sectors.

Here are a few metal polishing service advantages in Melbourne:

Aesthetically pleasing You probably already know the aesthetic advantages of polishing metal services in Melbourne if you have ever been tasked with polishing your grandmother's silver. The presence of silver, gold, nickel, chrome, copper, brass, aluminums, steel, or iron plated items can be characterized over the years by tarnishing (caused by oxidation).

Fortunately, imperfections such as nicks or scratches can be removed by using a rough abrasive (such as 60 or 80 grit) followed by subsequent thinner abrasives (such as 120 or 180), and luster, shine, and even bright mirror finishes can be achieved.

Find out what sort of metal polishing services in Melbourne works for you

A variety of polishing techniques can be used, depending on the metals being used in your application. Brown, blue, or red cleaning compounds like rottenstone or iron oxide are needed for softer metals such as silver and gold. Harder metals such as nickel and chrome, such as aluminum oxide, may require harsher compounds. And applications of steel or iron may involve the use of emery to remove scratches, paint, or rust.

After polishing, a range of buffing methods may be used to improve the project's shine and provide vivid mirror finishes for those who need them. A high gloss finish guaranteed to give your project the shine it needs is provided by sisal, spiral-sewn, loose, Canton flannel, or string buffing wheels.

Wrapping Up

To learn more about metal polishing, as well as the variety of metal finishing options available at Square One Factory contact us today. When performance and detail matters, our experience team can help with all of your metal polishing needs.