Need help putting a particular finish on metal sheets

Oct 11, 2003 4 Replies
M

Hey everyone!



I have a couple of sheets of steel I want to do a particular finish on. I don't know the name of the technique, but it is the finish that is on the metal panels of the armoire in this link:



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Sorry it's just a 3d modeled image, but I can't find any other images of this finish (probably because I don't know what it's called).



I think I've seen it done with a rotating wire brush, but I'm not sure.



Thanks in advance for any help and guidance anyone can provide.



Thanks!


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E

Looks like more of a scotchbrite pad effect. Start with 2B finish SS sheet. Use a super fine grit scotchbrite pad at a low speed and just wander around the sheet in lazy loops.

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M

THANKS ERNIE!!!!

You've made my countless hours of search the net worth it with your quick answer and additional info.

Thanks so much again!!!

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With flapper wheels, scotchbrite pads, random orbital sanders, wire cup brushes, and sanding discs, there is no limit to the number of finishes you can create on sheet metal.

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A

No. It's done with a rotating sanding disc on a random orbital sander. The sculptor David Smith used this technique a lot on his stainless steel sculptures.

Abrasha

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