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Stainless Steel - Material & Finish Options

For Stainless Steel Material Selection, See Stainless Steel Alloys

Abraded Finish Options:
(Available on all alloys)

Finish Performance Comparisons

Type of Damage:	Visible Scratches			Visible Marring			Visible Fingerprints			Visible Dust & Dirt			Difficulty to Repair Finish			General Maintenance
Damage Potential:	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H
#4 Grained
Non-Directional
#8 Mirror Polished
Random Swirl
Angel Hair
Bead Blasted

L - Least damage potential; Least difficult to repair, requires little maintenance
M - Moderate damage potential; Moderately difficult to repair, requires moderate maintenance
H - High damage potential; Difficult to repair, requires high maintenance
Best choice in terms of performance

NOTES:
1. Uniformly abraded and polished finishes are more prone to showing scratches, especially when perpendicular to the grain. Complete re-graining of the entire surface may be necessary in extreme situations.
2. For care and maintenance of stainless surfaces, see:

• Care & Maintenance of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel (PDF)
• Care & Maintenance of Abraded Stainless Steel Surfaces (PDF)
• Care & Maintenance of Bead-Blasted Stainless Steel (PDF)

The Self-Repair Mechanism of Stainless Steel

The chromium in stainless steel alloys forms a thin, transparent "passive layer" on the surface of the metal. Although this protective layer is only a few atoms thick, it seals the stainless steel below from the environment. In the presence of oxygen from air or water, it instantaneously reforms if it is damaged. The passive layer is the reason why stainless steel does not require any coating or other form of external corrosion protection.

Bronze - Material & Finish Options

Authentic Bronze Abraded Finishes

Shown on Alloy 464 Naval Brass

For more information on Alloy 464 Naval Brass, See Bronze Materials

Bronze Abraded Finish Performance Comparisons

Type of Damage:	Visible Scratches			Visible Marring			Visible Fingerprints			Visible Dust & Dirt			Difficulty to Repair Finish			General Maintenance
Damage Potential:	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H	L	M	H
#4 Grained
Non-Directional
#8 Mirror Polished
Random Swirl
Angel Hair

L - Least damage potential; Least difficult to repair, requires little maintenance
M - Moderate damage potential; Moderately difficult to repair, requires moderate maintenance
H - High damage potential; Difficult to repair, requires high maintenance
Best choice in terms of performance

NOTES:
1. Uniformly abraded and polished finishes are more prone to showing scratches, especially when perpendicular to the grain. Complete re-graining of the entire surface may be necessary in extreme situations.
2. For care and maintenance of bronze, see:

Care & Maintenance of Bronze Products (PDF)

Patina Finishes

Shown on Alloy 464 Naval Brass, #4 Abraded Finish

Important Facts About Stiles Patina Finishes

Patina finishes offer a natural color variation as opposed to paint or anodizing. The irregular patterns, color intensities and substrate metal all play a part in the ambience of a patina finish. In addition, each individual artist will produce a slightly different "application signature" to the piece. If you require a finish that is perfectly uniform in appearance, we suggest you specify a Tnemec or powder coated finish rather than a patina (metallic paints and powders available).

Optional Clear Coat

An optional high-performance factory-applied clear coat is available in satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss sheens. NOTE: Illustrations above may differ slightly from actual finishes. Finish samples will be provided for approval at time of order. Special finishes available - contact factory for more information.

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