How to Get a Mirror Finish on Stainless Steel

Mirror Finish on Stainless Steel

Achieve a mirror finish on stainless steel using the PTX Eco Smart 47002 and the PTX Expansion Roller 47005.
 

• Pre-grinding: If thick welds need to be blended in we recommend using the Plantex Ceramic Flap Disc 93551 (4 ½ X 60 grit) and the Varilex tool 65000A. You can pre-grind with the PTX Ceramic Grinding Belt 42440 (40 grit), 42460 (60 grit) or 42480 (80 grit) depending on the level of aggression required to level welds or remove moderate scratches. Be sure to use an elliptical motion when grinding metal.
• Intermediate Grinding: Use the PTX "TZ" Pyramid Belt 42265 (320 grit) or 42245 (400 grit). To remove any additional scratches, use the 42230 (600 grit). Be sure to change direction with each grit change.
• Pre-polish: Use the PTX "TZ" Pyramid Belt 42216 (1200 grit) and then 42206 (2000 grit) to prepare the metal surface for final polishing.
• Final Polishing: Finish with the PTX Felt Belt 42013 or Super Polish Belt 42013N with polish paste in the following sequence:

1. Pre-polish with white PTX Pre-grinding and Polishing Compound 40013. Apply PTX Lime powder and wipe with a microfiber cloth to remove any paste residue.
2. Polish with blue PTX Pre-grinding and Polishing Compound 40014. Apply PTX Lime powder with a microfiber cloth.
3. Mirror polish using the Cotton Buffing Wheel CS2410 and pink PTX Polishing Cream 40015 using long elliptical strokes in all directions.

Application Tips

• Apply a consistent downward pressure (slightly more than the weight of the grinder) when grinding stainless steel with the PTX TZ-Pyramid Belts. Use higher speed with each grit change.
• Always use a separate PTX Felt Sleeve for each polishing compound and cream so the different compounds do not get mixed together. Mark each sleeve and store it in a zip lock bag for protection.
• Pastes and creams must always be applied to the PTX sleeve, and never to the work surface.
• After each metal polishing step, remove the remaining residue with PTX Lime powder. Simply scatter it on the work piece and wipe it off with a Microfiber Cloth 40031.
• The final finishing should be at the highest speed with no downward pressure. Let the cotton buff just barely touch the surface.

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