Final finish: mirror polishing of stainless steel
You achieve a mirror finish on stainless steel in 5 steps. First you pre-grind finely up to grit P2000, then you polish in two rounds with polishing paste and clean the surface each time. This gives you an ultra-fine, high-gloss finish.
Which product suits your workpiece
For each step, you can see which product to use. In step 2, choose the wheel or disc that suits your workpiece, always together with PV101 polishing paste.
237GR
Remove all superficial imperfections and grind step by step up to grit P2000.
- Cloth grip disc
- Up to grit P2000 (A6 in Trizact)
Step 2 · Polishing
Choose 1 of these 3 options
Choose the wheel or disc that suits your workpiece. Whichever option you choose: always use PV101 polishing paste.
SUM12550
Cotton polishing wheel that gives a good shine without being too aggressive.
- Cotton polishing wheel
- Use with PV101 polishing paste
PVG
Felt disc, ideal for flat or slightly curved surfaces.
- Felt disc
- Use with PV101 polishing paste
VAP
Polishing disc for round workpieces such as tubes and pipes.
- For heavier and faster work
- Use with PV101 polishing paste
PV101
Whichever option you choose, always use PV101 polishing paste.
- Reduces irregularities
- Prepares for the next polishing step
PV103
InoxiClean Chalk, to be used after each step with polishing paste.
- Removes all polishing residue
- Use after step 2 and step 4
FLM12550
Flannel polishing wheel, softer and denser than cotton.
- For a finer high gloss
- Use with PV102 polishing paste
PV102
Polishing paste without grit for an ultra-fine mirror finish.
- Without grit
- For a mirror finish
In the video: 237GR cloth grip disc
How to polish stainless steel to a mirror finish in 5 steps
Pre-grind up to P2000
Remove imperfections with the 237GR and work away all scratches step by step up to grit P2000 (A6 in Trizact).
Polish with PV101
Polish with the SUM12550 wheel, the PVG felt disc or the VAP polishing disc, always together with PV101 polishing paste.
Clean with PV103
Remove all polishing residue with PV103 InoxiClean Chalk before you continue.
Polish to a high gloss
Finish polishing with the FLM12550 flannel wheel and PV102 polishing paste.
Clean again
Clean the surface one last time with PV103 for a pure mirror finish.
Frequently asked questions about mirror polishing stainless steel
How do you polish stainless steel to a mirror finish?
First remove all scratches with the 237GR grip disc, step by step up to grit P2000 (A6 in Trizact). Then polish with a polishing wheel or felt disc and PV polishing paste. Finally, remove the paste residue with PV103 InoxiClean Vienna lime.
Which polishing wheel or felt disc do you use for stainless steel?
The SUM cotton polishing wheel gives a good shine without being too aggressive. The PVG felt disc is ideal for flat or slightly curved surfaces and the VAP on the angle grinder for tubes and pipes. For the last polishing step, use the FLM flannel wheel.
Which polishing paste do you use for stainless steel?
Use PV polishing paste in bar form. You apply it to the polishing wheel during polishing. The paste reduces the last irregularities and prepares the surface for the next polishing step.
How do you remove polishing paste from stainless steel?
Use PV103 InoxiClean Vienna lime with a soft, clean cloth, such as microfibre or flannel. The lime degreases and removes the paste residue without creating new scratches.
Why don’t I get a perfect mirror finish on stainless steel?
Usually, the scratches from a previous step have not been completely removed, or a grit step was skipped. A dirty polishing wheel can also cause scratches. So work step by step, use a separate wheel for each paste and check the surface after each step.
