by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
About 8 Mirror Finish The #8 Mirror Finish is considered the industry standard for a highly reflective, mirror appearance. This is achieved by directionally buffing with abrasive compounds in several stages, followed by buffing with a rouge compound. The surface...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Oct 20, 2020
The #8 Super Mirror Finish is a highly specialized finish produced by circular oscillating buffing, initially with abrasive compounds, followed by a rouge-like compound. The surface is completely free of grit lines, achieving the perfect mirror finish. This particular...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
A highly reflective finish produced by buffing a surface that has first been finely ground, but grit lines are not removed through the final buffing process. This particular finish is most often applied to 304 Stainless Steel for use across a wide range of...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
What Is a Bright Annealed Finish? Annealing is a form of heat treatment used to alter the properties of metals in order to make them more workable and/or change their appearance. In the case of this particular finish, the annealing process is used to create a surface...
by teylor@alterendeavors.com | Sep 21, 2020
What Is 2B Mill Finish? A #2B finish, also commonly referred to as a “mill finish,” describes the unpolished cold rolled material as it is obtained from the producing mill. It may sometimes exhibit a slight luster from the rolling process, but no reflectivity. This...