Metal finishing can be categorized as electroplating, brush metal finishing, metal blackening, black oxide, corrosion inhibitors, antiquing and oxidizing, metal cleaners, metal bright dips, surface preparations, chromate conversion, phosphate finishes, waste treatment chemicals. Electroplating is achieved by passing an electric current through a solution containing dissolved metal ions and the metal object to be plated. Electro less plating is the chemical deposition of a metal coating onto an object using chemical reactions rather than electricity. Dip coatings are applied primarily to iron and steel to protect the base metal from corroding.

Chicago metal finishing chemicals serves industries like automotive, agriculture, office furniture, appliance, off-road, coil coating, lawn & garden, aerospace, outdoor furniture, lighting, industrial racking, bearings, remanufacturing, custom coaters, air distribution, recreational, military, plating, medical equipment, and processing equipment. Metal finishing alters the surface of metal products to enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, electrical resistance, reflectivity and appearance, torque tolerance, solder ability, tarnish resistance, chemical resistance, and hardness.