Bill Adamsen
12-24-2015, 11:28 AM
I have a project coming up that uses mill finish mild steel plate as part of the cabinets. The architect wants a "clear finish" but essentially no specification. One common practice is simply to clean using either an alkaline or solvent cleaner (like Prep-All by Klean-Strip) and then simply wax (multiple coats). I have used acetone in the past, followed by the wax, successfully. Though I have read recently that lacquer thinner and some other pre-cleaners (like Prep-All) are better at lifting oils and especially silicones that can cause fisheye with a painted or clear finish.
So I'm curious about others finishing schedules for mild steel both where the desired look is the factory mill finish. Also, how to repair or recreate the mill finish from an aesthetic perspective.
So I'm curious about others finishing schedules for mild steel both where the desired look is the factory mill finish. Also, how to repair or recreate the mill finish from an aesthetic perspective.