I see different answers regarding the finish of this item. Is it smooth and shiny like a 1950s car bumper, or is it more of a satin finish?
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It's lightly a brushed/satin finish, but still reflects light off of the outside finish quite a bit. We really like this arc lamp - it's big, impressive, heavy-based. We get a lot of compliments on ours (we bought two, one for a music studio and one for our living room). No surprises on each, shipping was great and prompt. Would buy again. Enjoy.
1711573
Thank you for the inquiry. We stopped selling the "satin" finish version due to poor response. The chrome version looks great down below once you install it. The chrome compliments the bright (brilliant) chrome accents of the upper grille frame and headlight ballasts. Accesspeed also offers a Lifetime Warranty on it, as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
540256
It is a brushed or satin look finish, not shiny at all. You can go to any hardware store and look at brushed nickel finishes and that is what it will look like. Good luck!
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Think the problem is with terminology. A satin finish is not the same as matte. I think of matte as almost totally non-reflective, and more like anodized aluminum would be. Satin finish is shiny / reflective, but not as much as glossy. This flashlight definitely is a shiny/reflective black (whole. Head, body, & tail all the same). It's not as shiny as smooth plastic would be though. So I'd say it's neither glossy or matte, but more of a satin finish, leaning slightly towards glossy.
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It is not really shiny-it is more of a rubbed oil sheen. It is a permanent finish which can be maintained quite easily. I like the finish a lot.But I like the application and green aspects as well. If your comparing to more toxic hard finishes which can be very shiny you may be disappointed. Also it likes to be rubbed (as in wax)evenly and more coats very thin are better very thin is all that is necessary.
1919408
I think you'd have to call it Semi-gloss. It's definitely not Satin, but it's not super glossy either.
1169428
Yes, it is shiny chrome. But the sticking material did not work too well. I ended up using something else.
1547457
The ad looks like satin nickel. The one I bought was shiny...that's what I wanted. Nickel is usually satin, chrome is shiny.BTW, the quality is excellent. I used toggle bolts for the installation and the extension mirror is very sturdy.
510227
Just installed one and it is more of a matte finish. It is not shiney at all. I think it's very sharp looking, but more of a dull black with a slightly rough texture.
204353
The entire frame is smooth along the edges. The plate fits flush to the bumper. My new car had no mounting on it, only two holes for the plates front and back. This frame gives the car a finished look and the metal looks very nice and matches the chrome very well. It may be pricey, but I think it is worth it.
672066
I would say more satin than glossy. It is more red than brown, but a deep color, very nice.
1239425
I would consider it semi gloss finish...there is a shine but not a high gloss shine in my opinion.
946707
It has a matte finish. Not shiny. I believe you can polish it to shine though.
2072209
Sorry can not help you with that as the one I purchased came highly polished chrome .. I would suggest checking with a bumper repair company for a answer if they can match that finish . Or if it is a stock dealer finish .. you;ll probably have to go that route ..?? for what all this is worth . Mine matched the stock unit for my year (06) prefect. Lee
1368895
I agree with the other responses. It has a satin-like look and feel.I'm very pleased with this purchase.
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It has a sheen. If were to relate it to paint sheens, it would be a satin finish.
1857110
Yes, it has a matte finish on the front and back edges, and a gloss finish around the sides. It won't easily slip on a surface. My biggest concern, is that many reviewers report that the number only lasts a few weeks or months, usually cracking and then breaking on the bottom near the lightning plug connection, just like mine did. If I knew this before I purchased it I would have bought a different bumper. Check the 3 star and below reviews.