repolishing
Restoring the gleam
Repolishing is polishing something again, restoring shine or smoothness that has dulled over time.
Furniture, floors, and silverware may need repolishing after years of use.
The term applies figuratively to refining work: The essay needs repolishing before submission.
Friction-based shine work
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- lappingFine abrasive finishing process
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- abradingEroding by friction
smoothing · rubbing · scrubbing · cleaning · compounding · waxing · burnishing · finishing
Rough enough to erode
- compoundCombined into one
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- clothWoven or knit material
pad · buffer · sandpaper · rouge · paste · microfiber · chamois · lacquer
Metal eating utensils
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- furnitureMovable room objects
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
chrome · copper · leather · floors · gemstones · glassware · chandeliers · antiques
Bring to completion
- lusterSoft reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glossShine or annotation
shine · patina · sparkle · brilliance · radiance · clarity · smoothness · reflection
Shallow marks from abrasion
- wearCarry on person
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- corrosionChemical wearing away
dullness · blemishes · scuffs · deterioration · defects · damage · discoloration · cloudiness
buffing
Friction-based shine work
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- lappingFine abrasive finishing process
- grindingMolar action sometimes
abrading · smoothing · rubbing · scrubbing · cleaning · compounding · waxing · burnishing · finishing · detailing
abrasive
Rough enough to erode
cloth · pad · buffer · sandpaper · rouge · paste · microfiber · chamois · lacquer · sealant
silverware
Metal eating utensils
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- furnitureMovable room objects
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
brass · chrome · copper · leather · floors · gemstones · glassware · chandeliers · antiques · woodwork
finish
Bring to completion
gloss · shine · patina · sparkle · brilliance · radiance · clarity · smoothness · reflection · brightness
scratches
Shallow marks from abrasion
corrosion · dullness · blemishes · scuffs · deterioration · defects · damage · discoloration · cloudiness · hazing
repolishingscratching
Raking with nails
scuffing · dulling · roughening · abrading · tarnishing
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