Metal Shop Guide

11 shops · City of Toronto

Metal polishing in Toronto

Wheel lip polishing from $140 at one Toronto shop. What polishing costs and what to ask.

  • 11shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 4take small jobs

11 shops

Vaughan Metal Polishing

North York 19 km

  • Polishing
  • Anodizing and plating

Metal polishing and plating for automotive, architectural, industrial, pharmaceutical and food and beverage products.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1947 View shop

Norwest Precision

Toronto 18 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +5

Heavy CNC machining, fabrication, equipment repair and finishing for energy, mining, defense, transportation and medical customers.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1+1
Equipment
horizontal boring millsvertical boring mills+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1965200 to 499 staff View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Custom metal spinning, stamping, laser cutting, tooling and finishing for industrial, construction and architectural components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Nova Sidera Hercules 400 CNCDENN RPI 300 CNC+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1964 View shop

Ferrari Metal Fabrication

Scarborough 22 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming, welding and machining for custom projects and production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
LVD Axel 5000 Watt Laser250 ton CNC brake presses+1
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1970 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +5

Custom architectural and landscape metal fabrication, including planters, retaining walls, privacy screens, railings and gates, with waterjet cutting and finishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Baykal CNC brakeBaykal Hydraulic CNC shear+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2011 View shop

Emjac Screw Products

Toronto 18 km

  • Machining
  • Polishing

Machines custom precision components in small quantities and high volumes for automotive, construction, electronics and other industries.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Davenport multi spindle machinesAcme Gridley multispindle machines+5
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
2 services View shop

Progressive Anodizers

Scarborough 12 km

  • Anodizing and plating
  • Polishing
  • Metal fabrication

Provides aluminum anodizing, chromate conversion, polishing and custom racking for military, medical, communication and automotive industries.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

Bit Machine

Scarborough 18 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +7

Machining, fabrication, welding and finishing for automotive, construction and industrial customers, from one-off parts to repeat production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
10 services View shop

Four Star Metal Finishing

North York 12 km

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

Four Star provides electroplating, powder coating, polishing and baked clear coatings for architectural metal, furniture, signs and residential products.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
electrostatic spray gun
Jobs
Production runs
4 services View shop

TC Chrome

Scarborough 17 km

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

Hard chrome plating, grinding and repair of hydraulic rods, pump shafts, printing rolls and machine components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1984 View shop
  • Casting and foundry
  • Polishing
  • Anodizing and plating

Trade jewellery studio offering CAD design, wax printing, lost wax casting, polishing and plating for independent jewellers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
3 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

Toronto polishers quote time per job. Ask when you send photos.

Prices

What it costs

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

WhatPosted priceSource
Wheel lip polishing, North YorkFrom $140Union Rim
Pickup and delivery minimum, North York$100Four Star Metal Finishing

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

How much does wheel polishing cost in Toronto?

One North York shop starts lip polishing at $140.

How big a part can be electropolished?

One North York finisher takes parts up to 300 lb and 30 by 60 by 120 inches.

What is electropolishing?

A process that removes a microscopic layer of metal, leaving it smooth and corrosion resistant.

What is a No. 4 or No. 8 finish?

No. 4 is brushed and No. 8 is mirror, on stainless.

Good to know

  • Photos get you a price fastest. Show the worst spot up close.
  • Prices here are what Toronto shops post. Your quote will differ.

Sources

  1. Union Rim, North York, read Oct 27, 2026
  2. Four Star Metal Finishing, North York, read Oct 27, 2026
  3. Electro-Kleen Alloy Polishing, read Oct 27, 2026
  4. Whitby Abrasives, read Oct 27, 2026

Need polishing done?

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