Anodizing

- Allows coloring
- Ease of maintenance
- Nonconductive
- Corrosion resistance

- Increases surface hardness

Black Oxide / Bluing

- No dimensional changes
- Reduces glare
- Finish will not chip, peel, flake, or rub off

Chem-film

- Protects from corrosion
- Conducts electricity
- Assures good paint adhesion

Electropolish

- Levels metal's surface
- Can be applied to objects of complex shape
- Improves surface reflectivity and brightness
- Decarbonizes metals
- Removes heat tint and oxide scale

Passivation

- Enhances corrosion resistance

Zinc Plating

- Prevents corrosion/oxidation
- Durable finish
- Aesthetically pleasant appearance