) For wood, metal and plastic state a specific material and suggest at least one suitable finish for a specific use. Also, state how each would be best applied
-Pine
As pine is a cost effective building material, which is incredibly versatile and strong, it is used a considerable amount in todays product industry. Pine can be finished in a variety of ways including that of waterproofing it, so it can be used in moisture rich environments. One way of achieving this is by applying Briwax to the surface of the wood using a small cloth or a ball of wire wool, and rubbing it into the grain with a circular motion.
-Steel
Steel is an alloy of iron and a small amount of carbon. Specimens of steel have been found which date back to over 4000 years, and has been a major staple in the industry since the 17th century. Polish can be applied to steel to enhance its shiny properties to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Brasso steel polish for example can achieve this. To apply polish, simply make sure the area that requires finishing is clean and dry, then by using a dry cloth, begin to rub in the polish evenly across the surface. Buffing is then required for the best finish possible to come out.
-Acrylic
Being first developed in 1843, acrylic or Perspex is an ever-growing plastic material within the production industry. It can be seen today in phone cases, product display units, laptops and many other products. Although acrylic is said to be a self-finishing material, there are polishes, which can aesthetically enhance it. Plastic buffer for example, can be applied to sheet acrylic to make it shinier, by using a clean rag and using the process similar to that in steel polishing.
As pine is a cost effective building material, which is incredibly versatile and strong, it is used a considerable amount in todays product industry. Pine can be finished in a variety of ways including that of waterproofing it, so it can be used in moisture rich environments. One way of achieving this is by applying Briwax to the surface of the wood using a small cloth or a ball of wire wool, and rubbing it into the grain with a circular motion.
-Steel
Steel is an alloy of iron and a small amount of carbon. Specimens of steel have been found which date back to over 4000 years, and has been a major staple in the industry since the 17th century. Polish can be applied to steel to enhance its shiny properties to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Brasso steel polish for example can achieve this. To apply polish, simply make sure the area that requires finishing is clean and dry, then by using a dry cloth, begin to rub in the polish evenly across the surface. Buffing is then required for the best finish possible to come out.
-Acrylic
Being first developed in 1843, acrylic or Perspex is an ever-growing plastic material within the production industry. It can be seen today in phone cases, product display units, laptops and many other products. Although acrylic is said to be a self-finishing material, there are polishes, which can aesthetically enhance it. Plastic buffer for example, can be applied to sheet acrylic to make it shinier, by using a clean rag and using the process similar to that in steel polishing.