Metal Shop Guide

5 shops · Kitchener, Waterloo and area

Metal polishing in Kitchener

Brushed or mirror finishes for metal parts. A Guelph shop posts $80 an hour as a nearby comparison.

  • 5shops listed
  • 4list a certification
  • 4take small jobs

5 shops

Demtool

Petersburg 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +5

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming, welding, machining and powder coating, from custom prototypes to production for agricultural and medical applications.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
Bystronic BySmart fiber laserBystronic Xpert 250+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 2004 View shop

AVS Machine & Tool

Waterloo 7 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Machining, fabrication, cutting and finishing for custom parts, prototypes and production runs, with design assistance and on-site millwright services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mazak Multiplex LatheBridgeport Series I+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1986 View shop

Astron Specialty Metals

Waterloo 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom metal fabrication, welding, polishing and bead blasting for water treatment, food processing, pharmaceutical and hospital applications.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
13 KVA spot welderglass bead blasting booth
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 196620 to 49 staff View shop

Kuntz Electroplating

Kitchener 6 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing
  • Powder coating
  • +1

Plating, anodizing, polishing and powder coating of metal components for automotive, motorcycle and heavy truck manufacturers.

Certs
ISO 9001Controlled Goods
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1948 View shop

Pre-Fect Fab

Breslau 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Fabricates custom metalwork and provides welding, laser cutting, forming, polishing and trailer repairs for residential, food processing and transportation customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
2KW fiber laser cutting machine225 ton CNC break press
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

Before you call

Polishing: the short version

Buffing or electropolishing metal to a bright, smooth or brushed finish.

When you need it

  • Aluminum rims and truck fuel tanks
  • Stainless panels, railings and trim
  • Boat and motorcycle parts
  • Food or medical parts: electropolishing

What to send the shop

  • Photos of each piece, close up
  • The metal: aluminum, stainless or chrome
  • The finish you want: brushed or mirror
  • How many pieces
  • Mounted on the truck, or off

Typical lead time

Kitchener polishers quote time per job. Send photos of the current and wanted finish.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Metal grinding and polishing shop rate in Guelph$80 an hour, minor consumables and equipment includedIron Industrial, Guelph

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Brushed or mirror: which finish will I get?

  2. Q2

    Is it priced by the piece or by the hour?

  3. Q3

    Can you polish it mounted, or does it come off?

Questions

Polishing FAQ

What nearby polishing rate can I compare?

Iron Industrial in Guelph lists $80 an hour for metal grinding and polishing, with minor consumables and equipment included. This is a Guelph rate, not a Kitchener quote.

How do I describe the finish I want?

Send a clear reference photo or sample. Say whether you want brushed or mirror, and mark which faces will be seen.

Can I ask about electropolishing?

Name it in your request and give the material, part size and intended use. Ask whether the shop offers the process and can handle the part.

Good to know

  • No Kitchener shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.
  • The posted comparison is from Guelph. Show the worst spot close up when asking a local shop for a quote.

Sources

  1. Iron Industrial, Guelph, read Oct 28, 2026

Need polishing done?

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