Metal finishing alters the surface of metal, which makes it more resistant to rust, corrosion, and wear. Without proper finishing, metal can be damaged quickly by air pollutants, chemicals and normal wear. In fact, without metal finishing, the lifespan of certain metal products would only be a fraction of what it could be.

A number of different techniques can be used to accomplish metal finishing, such as silk screening, e-coating, powder coating, anodizing and plating. Regardless of the method chosen, the greatest benefit to this process is the improvement to the overall appearance of the metal product.