I can see right now that our environment is going to be a problem because we sand blast in the same area. If not you must. Regarding the polished finish, the stainless steel watch can have a satin or a grained finish or a mirror/ brightened polish. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful. start with a course sand paper, the grade being dependent on the original condition of the finish of the surface. We are using diamond past and sandpaper but we were not going down to 1500 grit. Then I came across this thread and read Laurence's words: "If you go 90 degrees to the last operation you will be able to see the lines you have not taken out yet." You will need to work methodically to get this shiny finish. Using oil has helped a lot (Thanks Guillermo for that tip!) Q. Lawrence: Thank You for all the responses! In consumer p… What is the machine you use and the type of abrasive you use? Please see if you can get the kind of help which Lawrence got by posting in his style if you can. 2) Go over entire part with Trizact A45 using hand drum sander. I noticed you are using 4/0 paper, we don't use that number here. I was ending up with an uneven "granularity" that looked like a cross between brushed stainless and smeared fingerprints. This is the general-purpose cold-rolled finish that can be used as is, or a preliminary step to polishing. however we are still getting a pitted surface. We have polished smaller parts in the past for the medical industry just nothing of this size and magnitude. The heat and friction of the spinning wheel will be enough to transfer a small amount of the compound onto the wheel for polishing. link "Stainless Steel for Design Engineers" Sounds like a heat problem due to lack or little lubricant or rush. What is size of your component? Some prefer to add texture to the steel by giving it a brushed look. DON'T DO THAT! A. We are having a problem Polishing a 301 Stainless Steel part to a mirror finish. Wash the aluminum using a liquid dish detergent. Again Thank You for taking the time to help us it is appreciated very much. "Lapping and Polishing Handbook" or. To apply, simply spin a buffing wheel on a motor or drill and gently press the compound to the wheel. For finishing stainless steel to a mirror like finish Not recommended for buffing plastics and softer metals such as gold and silver Applied on buffing wheels. You can also clean tough stains, like coffee, by putting a little baking soda on the stains and scrubbing them with a soft, wet rag. Please note the following; Have the welder bend and weld it, then polish tiny marks (if there are any) left by the bender. Good luck. And "NO" we are not sand blasting these parts (We do know better than that). "button": { 1. Consult'g, Train'g, Software Environmental Compliance. 4. They are bent to the shape of the aircraft within .06 (in) and they have countersunk holes about every inch or so. 4 finish. Explain to me please. If this layer forms before you have removed all the scratches one will try to remove the scratches with a grit or sandpaper that is not coarse enough the remove this layer. How to polish stainless steel to a mirror finish. Press the stainless steel against the wheel, applying slight pressure. A. Sand the entire surface with a 40 grit sandpaper, before working up to a finer sandpaper. But any thing below that would be really not a great idea. Electropolishing is not an option as my parts are 7 feet tall by 12 feet long by 4 feet deep. "Stainless Steels" If this is plain steel you'll also need to apply a water based polyurethane finish to protect it. }); Mirror finish stainless steel sinks can add a modern touch to your home, but they require frequent care and cleaning to look their best. Are you getting scattered pits or are they throughout the surface. Thank You in advance! link 6. In what stage do they appear or when do they become visible? Is it Hot Rolled or Cold Rolled #6 Finish - Polished finish achieved with the equivalent of a 240-grit abrasive. Thanks in advance. affil. Polishing of any type improves the texture, appearance and consistency of stainless steel. Our quality compounds have a shelf life of at least 10 years. It is obtained by a final light roll pass of the sheet through polished rolls. Polished Stainless Steel or othe Mirror Finish I've just upgraded to 2015 Navisworks Simulate and when applying polished stainless steel or any chrome like finish to solids it shows up as a shiny dark gray. I want to thank everyone for the help and advice you have given me. new LazyLoad(); A very clean environment (including hands, cloths and hair of the operator). Finish Type. Using oil has helped a lot (Thanks Guillermo for that tip!) ©1995-2021 finishing.com, Inc., Pine Beach, NJ   -   About finishing.com   -  Privacy Policy Please note that Lawrence described his job, his situation, and his results in detail; and he asked for detailed help to solve a specific narrow problem he was encountering while actively working on it. Late response though I hope it reaches you. "background": "#237afc" In 2014 it was a mirrror like finish. Polishing is important because it improves the appearance and the consistency of the watch while also helping in the fabrication, blending, and repair of the stainless steel after welding, masking off the minor damages while also making cleaning easy.