Brushed metal

Commonly brushed metals include stainless steel, aluminium and nickel.

Brushed finishes are popular in both small appliances and whiteware,[2] and feature in architecture and automotive design.

The Gateway Arch and DMC DeLorean are both clad in brushed stainless steel.

In particular the brushed texture limits the ability of fluid to bead on the material surface.

In the case of stainless steel the grooves of the finish can accumulate chloride ions which break down the chromium oxide passivation layer, enabling rusting to occur.