Antiglare Finishes for Automotive Stainless Steel Trim

Antiglare finishes may be classified, according to their appearance, into three general groups; “dead-dull,” “textured,” and “directional.” These finishes can be applied to the stainless steel surface by the automotive trim producer, the stainless steel manufacturer, or both by mechanical. chemical, or electrochemical methods. Although the challenge of producing antiglare finishes has been met by the stainless steel industry within a year, research is continuing for the development of new finishes, new methods of applying them, as well as improving the methods and finishes now available.