In aggressive environments, such as in the nuclear or offshore industries, a correctly polished stainless steel surface has a better resistance to corrosion than a surface that is roughly or badly polished.
Sa agresibo kapaligiran, tulad ng sa nuclear o offshore na industriya, tama pinakintab na hindi kinakalawang na asero ibabaw ay may isang mas mahusay na paglaban sa kaagnasan sa isang ibabaw na halos o di-wastong pinakintab.