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July 5, 2022

Metal Abrasive and Polish – Quick Guide

Polishing metal parts can be more complicated than we think it is. There are various metals used on modern cars for aesthetic purposes, such as, aluminium, chrome, and stainless steel. Each different metal have different hardness and specifics, and requires the right polish abrasive to bring out the desired result.

OSREN’s Metal Abrasive 16 and Metal Polish 19 are formulated to tackle different metal parts of a vehicle, and to restore its outlook safely and effectively. Explore the differences between these 2 products and get a quick guide into its usages.

Metal Abrasive 16

Suitable for non-glossy metals

OSREN’s Metal Abrasive 16 is a medium coarse abrasive formulated for non-glossy metal and satin chrome. Intended to remove oxidisation and watermark on these surfaces, and can be paired with wool or foam pad to adjust cutting strength.

Use wool pad for higher cutting strength, and medium to soft foam pad for lower cutting strength

Metal Polish 19

Suitable for glossy metals

OSREN’s Metal Polish 19 is a mild abrasive formulated for high lustre/glossy metal finishing. This includes stainless steel, plastic chromes such as door handle, emblems, and chromed grills and metal chrome trims. 

Similarly it, the cutting strength can be manipulated by switch of pads.

Which surfaces does metal abrasive 16 and metal polish 19 covers?

Any surfaces that are metal-based!

Rims, exhaust tip, chrome trims, side-steps, stainless-steel trims

Here’s are the steps on polishing metal.

1) Identify metal surface. Is it glossy or non-glossy type? Sselect the right product and tools to work with.
2) Clean metal surface, and ensure it’s dry prior to polishing.
3)Tape or cover surrounding edges and adjacent surfaces.
4) Rotary polish is highly recommended for precision. Fit on a suitable sized backing plate and pad.
5) Polish metal surface in small area, buff, and check. If unsure, polish in an inconspicuous spot and check, adjust accordingly if needed. 
6) Repeat step to complete the polishing process.
8) Switch to a less aggressive pad to refine the metal surface. Optional for non-glossy metal, recommended for glossy metal surface.
9) For added preservation of metal surface, apply coating onto surface to thwart oxidisation and watermark formation.

With the introduction of Metal Abrasive 16 and Metal Polish 19, polishing metal is simplified by excluding types of metal. It is formulated to be straightforward and safe by determining if a metal surface is glossy, or non-glossy.

If you have any further question regarding metal polishing, feel free to drop us an email or speak to us at [email protected] or any of our official chat channels to reach out to us!

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