How to Change Shiny Chrome to Satin Chrome

How to Change Shiny Chrome to Satin Chrome
Published: Jul 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

However, if you prefer the look of a satin finish metal, you can sand down the polish on a chrome object to give it a more brushed or satin look.

Things You Will Need

  • Sandpaper, 220 grit and 400 grit
  • Bucket of water
  1. Soak your sand paper in a bucket of water for 10 minutes before sanding the chrome surface.

  2. Wet sand the chrome with a 220-grit sand paper. This will remove the shine of the polish and roughen the surface of the metal.

  3. Wet sand the chrome with a 400-grit sandpaper. This will smooth out any roughness on the surface of the chrome and give it a satin luster.

  4. Wipe down the chrome with a damp cloth to remove any loose sanding dust.

The Drip Cap

  • Chrome is most commonly plated onto other metals like bronze or aluminum to make them more resistant to corrosion and more visually appealing.
  • Wet sand the chrome with a 220-grit sand paper.
  • This will smooth out any roughness on the surface of the chrome and give it a satin luster.

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Jonathan Shaffer

Jonathan Shaffer has been a freelance writer and blogger since 1999. He has written concert reviews for prominent music blogs and magazines, including "Connections Magazine" in Orlando, Fla. Shaffer holds an Associate of Science in the…

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