SOME ANSWERS ABOUT METAL FINISHING.
Many customers have questions about our process and other options they are considering.
- Zinc Plating is used to slow rusting. It should not be considered as bright cosmetic finish.
- Cold rolled steel has nicer finish then hot rolled.
- Electro Polishing Stainless does not remove scratches. It shines the scratch.
- Aluminum in its raw form, cannot be painted without peeling later.
- Zinc Phosphate is a heavy crystal coating used to absorb oil to retard rusting.
- Black Oxide finish does NOT retard rust. It is similar to “gun blue” and needs oil.
- All dead holes and welded tubing will hold chemical solutions and drain on part later.
- Electro Plating & Polishing have their limitations. Their inside may not be plated or polished.