by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
The #2B is a lustrous (but not mirrored) finish. #2B is also known as “mill finish” because it describes the unpolished state of the cold rolled material straight from the producing mill. While products with a #2B finish typically exhibit some luster, they are not...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
While most reflective finishes are achieved through buffing and polishing, annealing is another method of producing a similar luster. Annealing involves heat-treating the metal in a furnace and allowing it to cool slowly. This results in a bright, reflective...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
#7 is sometimes referred to as a “dull mirror” finish. This finish features a highly reflective surface in which grit lines are not removed. It sees use across many different industries and products.
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
#8 Mirror is the industry standard for a mirrored finish. Its extremely reflective surface results from many stages of directional buffing and polishing, followed by buffing with a rouge compound. #8 comes in both a directional and non-directional variety; the...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Oct 20, 2020
#8 is the industry standard for a true mirrored finish. The #8 super mirror finish features virtually no grit lines, unlike the directional mirror finish. This type of finish is commonly used for architecture and design, as well as other projects where the outward...
