Does it need polishing or is it lacquered?
353225
We have had for over a year and I haven't had to polish it yet. I set all my husbands coffee paraphernalia in it on the counter, so I have only had to wipe it down a couple of times. Hope this helps.
925627
There's something on it that gives it a nice finish. Whether it's varnish or not, I am not sure.
1089336
This picture is for natural so maybe that means not stained and treated. I don't have this version but mine is stained and finished so I wash down after use and polish.
679590
Yes, it is sealed and polished. The product come assembled and ready to install.
142028
I can't remember if mine was highly polished on the inside, but it will not stay that way anyway (inside or outside). Some people keep polishing it with cleaners, but I like the patina that occurs naturally.
942221
it has a slippery surface, don't know if that is sealed or lacquered. It's really easy to clean.
841090
Mine do not have any paint or lacquer on it. It is polished stainless steel. I do love these cups and I actually just purchased more because now my husband loves them too and they are always at his office. They keep hot for a couple of hours if you use the lid, and cold for up to 8 hours. I highly recommend these! Only thing I would change is the rubber lid, I am not fond of drinking from rubber/plastic. I generally just leave the lid off.
401134
Brushed Finish is not shiny, it's dull satin finish. Polished Stainless Steel would be shiny.Kind Regards!
898454
It is polished but not high polished. Has a bit of a shine, not glossy. Should go well with any silver bracelet.
256641
It has a sealant on it and in my opion it would have to be sanded if someone wanted to stain in. The sealantgives it a glaze and a very nice natural finish.
1089337
Ours was finished. We have been using it for over 6 months and there is no sign of it needing any more finish put on it. It still looks good as new.
1249718
It is a copper plated, therefore I would suggest to clean it with a mild soap in order no to scratch it
180009
I've had it three years and no sign of tarnish. I've never polished it. It's a beautiful light.
1355872
It is brushed. I suppose the reason they do this is so that any little defects that would show up in a shiny piece won't be as noticeable with brushed. Hope this helps. P.S. It's still pretty shiny.
1231937
It's polished, but you could have any counter top dealer/installer hone it if you preferred.
2129408
It has a kind of sanded feel. Not polished. I have not experienced any slippage myself.
1553609
I bought the cop for my daughter who lives in another town for use on her milk shake mixer. I seem to remember it as being polished. Sorry I can't be more positive.