Metal Shop Guide

27 shops · Houston and area

Metal polishing in Houston

Mirror polish, brushed finishes and fine grinding. Finish grades and what to send.

  • 27shops listed
  • 7list a certification
  • 9take small jobs

27 shops

Delstar Metal Finishing

Houston 22 km

  • Polishing
  • Anodizing and plating
  • Sandblasting
  • +1

Electropolishing, passivation, mechanical polishing, sandblasting and protective coatings for industrial customers, with plant and on site metal finishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
blasting booth
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2002 View shop
  • Polishing

Metal surface treatment business within Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop

Star Precision LP

Houston 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • +9

Contract manufacturing for OEMs, combining sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, finishing and electronics assembly from prototypes through production.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Haas UMC750SS millsTrumpf Fiber Tube Laser 7000+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1992 View shop
  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Precision machining, replacement parts and repairs for pumps and obsolete machinery, with engineering drawings and custom part design.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC machineslathes+4
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1985 View shop

Alloy Carbide Company

Houston 9 km

  • Machining
  • Polishing
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +3

Custom carbide components, machining, polishing, protective coatings and refurbishment for oil, gas and petrochemical equipment.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC LathesCNC Mills+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • +8

Precision CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and welding for electronics, oilfield, medical, construction and food processing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
DMG Twin 65Mori Seiki DMU 50 Five Axis+6
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1978 View shop

Sani-Weld

Houston 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +8

Fabricates custom equipment and sanitary production systems, with machining, welding, metal finishing and on site repairs for food and oil and gas businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 4KW Fiber Laser Cutting TableHaco Press Brake+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1977 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +7

Precision sheet metal fabrication, machining and welded assemblies for aerospace, energy, medical, transportation and electronics customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Fiber LasersNC Punch+3
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1984 View shop
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Sheet metal
  • Machining
  • +6

Provides laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining and finishing for prototypes and production parts across industrial sectors.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CO2 lasersFiber Lasers+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 2012 View shop

Steel Goode Products LLC

Houston 20 km

  • Machining
  • Polishing
  • Sandblasting

Thermal spray coatings, grinding, lapping, polishing and blasting for industrial components, including oil and gas, aerospace and power generation.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
HVOF (JP 5000™)HVOF Jet Kote+1
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 2013 View shop
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Anodizing and plating
  • Machining
  • +6

Repairs injection molding and extrusion equipment with machining, die work, plating, welding and polishing for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Large BullardsLarge industrial heat treating oven
Jobs
Takes small jobsRush jobs
Since 1970 View shop

Texas Honing

Houston 21 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Honing, boring, drilling, turning and specialized machining of precision components for drilling, completion and production applications.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1976 View shop

Turbo Machine Solutions

Houston 10 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +6

Machines, fabricates and repairs industrial rotating equipment, gearboxes and heat exchangers for food processing, energy and marine customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
7 axis CNC machining centerCNC Gear Profile Grinding+2
Jobs
Comes to you
9 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +8

Fabricates and finishes custom architectural metalwork, railings, stairs, gates and canopies for residential and commercial properties.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1997 View shop

Atlas Plating

Houston 8 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing
  • Powder coating
  • +3

Plates, polishes and powder coats vehicle parts, restores wheels, and finishes custom architectural, furniture, boat and aircraft projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
20 ft oven
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1987 View shop

H&M Plating Company

Houston 11 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining
  • +3

Reconditions industrial equipment with chrome and nickel plating, grinding, polishing, welding overlays and media blasting.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1971 View shop

Metal Railing of America

Houston 12 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom architectural metalwork for homeowners, builders and architects, including railings, fences, gates, doors and windows.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

Turn-Key Coatings

Houston 14 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing
  • Sandblasting

Metal plating and finishing company offering anodizing, polishing and abrasive blasting for aerospace, defense, oilfield, medical equipment and automotive customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1984 View shop
  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing
  • Welding

Chrome plating and metal polishing for automotive parts and collectibles, with pot metal restoration and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1971 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +4

Custom architectural metal fabrication, handrails, ornamental iron, light structural steel, welding, repairs and polishing for commercial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop

Brady Machine Works

Houston 23 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Anodizing and plating
  • +3

Precision machining, grinding, welding, EDM, chrome plating and electropolishing for rotating equipment parts.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 199120 to 49 staff View shop

FT Machine

Houston 17 km

  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Custom machining, rotor manufacturing, weld repair, hardfacing and polishing for oilfield and agricultural equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Kreher Steel

Houston 20 km

  • Heat treating
  • Machining
  • Polishing

Kreher Steel supplies steel bar and wire with heat treating, turning and polishing services for manufacturing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1978 View shop
  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing

Metal plating and polishing for car parts, with reconstruction and repair of pot metal pieces and stainless trim.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1984 View shop

Bar Stock Specialties

Houston 25 km

  • Machining
  • Polishing

Metal bar supplier offering toll processing, including grinding and polishing, for power generation, oil, gas and chemical industries.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsRush jobs
2 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Polishing

CNC milling and turning of small to medium parts for oil, gas and process customers, with polishing and inspection services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1953 View shop

Custom Polish Chrome

Houston 15 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing

Chrome plating and polishing for classic car trim, bumpers, grilles and custom metal components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
2 services View shop

Before you call

Polishing: the short version

Grinding and buffing metal to a smooth, even or mirror finish.

When you need it

  • Prep before chrome or nickel plating
  • Stainless that needs a brushed or mirror look
  • Brass, copper and aluminum parts
  • Shafts that need a fine finish

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the part
  • The finish you want
  • Material
  • How many parts

Typical lead time

Houston polishers quote per piece. Ask how scratches change the time.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Which finish grades do you offer?

  2. Q2

    Do deep scratches cost extra?

  3. Q3

    Do you plate after polishing?

Questions

Polishing FAQ

What finish grades can I ask for?

Atlas Plating offers #4, #6 and #8, the mirror polish. Name the one you want.

How fine a finish can Houston shops reach?

Alloy Carbide Company polishes down to 0.15 microinch Ra, and its grinders take parts up to 16 feet long.

Which metals do Houston polishers take?

Auto Chrome Plating Company polishes brass, copper, stainless and aluminum.

Good to know

  • Deep pits take longer to polish out. Send close-up photos.
  • Ask whether plating follows the polish.

Sources

  1. Atlas Plating, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. Alloy Carbide Company, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026
  3. Auto Chrome Plating Company, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026

Need polishing done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Houston shops that do it.