Some stainless steel products are as shiny as chrome. Can all/most stainless steel be polished to a chrome like luster.
The nickel and chromium content do have some effect on shine. But mostly they effect the corrosive and rust resistance property's of the stainless steel. 300 series stainless steel such as 304e or 316e will not rust like 400 series 416e eventually will. All types of stainless steel can achieve a bright shine. The key is using jewelers rouge and the correct buffing wheel. Avoid scotchbrite if you want shine. It will clean your stainless steel but it will not shine it the way you want. Miketyson26 (certified tig welder)
No they can not, it depends on the type of finish the stainless steel has. They do make a product called never dull. It is a polishing cloth that will soften the metal as it polishes.
depends on the amount on nickel used in the manufacturing but mostly yes
