How importers lock chrome, brushed, gloss/matte and custom color on a forged SKU — swatch first, bulk second, no surprise lead time.
A forged face without a locked finish is not a catalog SKU. Importers lose weeks when chrome is quoted as paint, or when a “brushed” photo is actually a different grain. XBORUL treats finish as part of the drawing, same as PCD.
Direct answer
Pick one hero finish per SKU for the MOQ 4 sample. Chrome and heavy brush take longer than solid paint. Approve the swatch, then scale. Do not change finish on a repeat PO without a new line.
Finishes we quote most often
- Chrome-class — showroom and luxury catalogs; cost and lead time sit above paint. See chrome faces in the product catalog
- Brushed / machined — performance and EV books; grain direction must match the sample. BMW and Tesla programs often start here
- Gloss / matte paint — fastest color path for dealer volumes; lock the code (black, bronze, custom)
- Two-tone / lip contrast — common on 2-piece when hardware is part of the brand
Plant coating hangers and polish path: Factory process videos.
How finish changes the commercial path
| Finish | What to lock on the RFQ |
|---|---|
| Chrome-class | Photo + “chrome” in writing; extra days vs paint |
| Brushed | Grain photo; not the same as polished |
| Solid paint | Color name/code; gloss vs matte |
| Custom / two-tone | Cap, lip and face as three calls, not one |
Private-label brands also lock cap color with the face — center cap, logo, carton marks and OEM / private label.
What we need
- One reference photo per SKU (phone photo is enough)
- Whether the SKU is a hero or an entry color in the same face
- Quantity: sample 4 vs first batch
Send that on Contact. Material baseline: 6061-T6 for importers.
