Show quality.
Customer-facing.
Premium finish.
Cosmetic finishing for customer-facing products. Premium surface quality, color consistency, branded aesthetic.
Key principles.
Aluminum decorative
Decorative anodize. Custom dyed colors. Premium consumer aesthetic.
Linear pattern
Brushed metal — premium consumer aesthetic. 240/320 grit standard.
Uniform matte
Uniform matte finish — modern industrial aesthetic.
Highest reflectivity
Mirror polish — Ra 0.1 µm. Premium luxury aesthetic.
Custom colors
Wet paint or powder coat. Pantone-matched colors.
Bright chrome
Decorative chrome plating — premium automotive aesthetic.
Branded markings
Laser engraving for logos, model numbers.
Per design
Bead blast pattern, electroformed texture.
Pantone
Pantone color matching for brand consistency.
FAQ
Best cosmetic finish for aluminum?
Type II anodize with dye. Custom colors + brushed pattern combinations.
Stainless cosmetic options?
Brushed finish (240-400 grit). Bead blast matte. Mirror polish premium.
Production color consistency?
First-article color sample approval. Production lots verified vs sample. Some variation typical.
Cost for premium finish?
Anodize + brushed: 15-30% over base. Mirror polish: 30-100% over machined. Painted: 10-25% over base.
Lead time?
Standard finishes: same day shipping after machining. Custom Pantone: 1-2 weeks for color development.
Branding included?
Laser engraving for branding. Custom packaging available.