Metal Polishing in South Florida.
Hand and machine polishing of stainless, chrome, aluminum, bronze and brass.
Rails, cleats, anchors, exhaust tips, props and bow thrusters — restored to mirror, then sealed with sacrificial or permanent coatings that fight saltwater corrosion. Brightwork that lasts.
About our metal polishing service
Brightwork is the first thing the eye lands on when stepping aboard. It's also the first thing salt air destroys. Tea-staining, surface pitting and dull corrosion start within weeks if metals are not protected — and once the corrosion takes hold, only mechanical polishing will recover the original finish.
We polish stainless, chrome, aluminum, bronze and brass with the correct compound system for each substrate. Heavy pitting is leveled, surface corrosion is removed, and the metal is brought back to true mirror finish.
Every polished surface is sealed. For high-traffic items we use a sacrificial marine wax. For long-life protection we apply a metal-rated ceramic coating that holds back tea-staining and corrosion for 12–24 months.
What's included
- Stainless, chrome, aluminum, bronze, brass
- Pitting and corrosion treatment
- Sacrificial wax or long-term ceramic seal
- Restores high-traffic brightwork
- Hand work in tight cleats, rails and details
- Exhaust tip and prop polishing available
Our metal polishing process
- 1AssessmentEach piece of brightwork inspected; we recommend polish-only, polish-and-seal, or polish-and-ceramic based on usage.
- 2Cut and refineMulti-stage metal compounds work from cut to refine — recovering true mirror finish, not just a temporary shine.
- 3SealSacrificial marine wax for high-touch items, or metal-rated ceramic for long-term protection.
- Yachts with tea-stained stainless rails and cleats
- Outboards and props needing show-finish refresh
- Exhaust tips, anchors and bow thrusters
- Flitz, Wenol and Autosol metal polishes
- IGL Quartz Metal and Gtechniq C5 wheel coatings adapted for marine
- Felt buffing wheels and microfiber bonnets
Frequently asked about metal polishing
Can pitted stainless be saved?+
Surface pitting and tea-staining usually polish out. Deep pitting can be lessened and stabilized; coating afterwards slows future corrosion significantly.
How long until tea-staining comes back?+
Unprotected stainless can show tea-staining within weeks in South Florida. With a ceramic seal and freshwater rinses, expect 12–24 months between major polishes.
Recent metal polishing work
Ready for metal polishing?
Request a free, no-obligation quote — most owners hear back within a few hours.