Polishing (Electro-, or hand polish)

As our company name indicates, polishing and buffing services are an important part of our business. Although much of our business revolves around science and chemistry, hand polishing is considered both a skill and an art form. We are one of the few firms that remain offering ultra-high-quality hand-polishing services for all types of metals. Some of our talented craftsmen have been with us for more than twenty-five years. Hand polishing ensures customized attention on every job. Our skill and pride shines through every job.

Hand polishing and buffing services:

Craftsmen skilled in the art of hand buffing and polishing take years of training to perfect their craft. 

There is a great amount of skill and knowledge required to safely polish copper, brass, chrome, stainless, aluminum, or just about any metal part. Our craftsmen know precisely what it takes to create the perfect finish. We use many compounds and rouges in concert with our buffing machines to smooth a workpiece’s surface and obtain a brilliant shine. 

Proper buffing and polishing will remove minute surface imperfections caused by impurities, or by the manufacturing process without damaging the part. It takes skill, experience, patience, and attention to detail to provide excellent results.

Trust “Reliable Plating and Polishing” for your most critical polishing needs.

The Science of Electropolishing

Much of our business revolves around science and chemistry. Electropolish gives a shiny surface to (metal) using electrolysis. Electropolishing, also known as electrochemical polishing or electrolytic polishing (especially in the metallography field), is an electrochemical process that removes material from a metallic workpiece. It is typically used to polish, passivate, and deburr stainless parts. It is often described as the reverse of electroplating.

What we offer:

Hand polishing and buffing services and Electropolishing services.

Electropolishing is usually used for stainless alloys but can be used on many metals. Chemical electropolishing gives an assortment of finishes to choose from.

Size limitations:

Reliable Plating’s electropolishing services can create a bright or matte finish on products up to six feet in length.

As with all our services, we are happy to help you decide which process is right for your job.