Quality in stainless steel accessories is the result of several considerations. The first consideration is the selection of the sheet metal stock. There are several grades of stainless steel stock. The 304 grade of stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistant characteristics and is very ductile. This is the metal of choice for automotive products exposed to weather. Many of the products use 304 stainless steel in the production of top hats, axle covers, and hubcaps.

304 stainless provide many advantages over the competitors 400 series stainless steel accessories.

• 304 "non-magnetic" stainless steel with its high concentration of nickel, provides a brighter mirror finish than the competitors darker finish "magnetic" 400 series stainless containing large amounts of iron.
• 304 stainless due to its high concentration of nickel is a far stronger product than 400 series stainless. 304 stainless has a tensile strength almost twice that of 400 series stainless steel.
• 304 stainless steel with its high nickel content will not be susceptible to corrosion and rust like the lesser quality 400 series of stainless steel.

The next consideration is the tooling used to form the part. Stated simply fine tooling makes fine parts. Tooling effects the smoothness of the part surface. Some parts require multiple tools and compound press draws. Each draw of the press with a new tool increases the strength of the part. Tooling will effect the way a simulator fits onto a wheel and how the hand holes and stud holes line up with the wheel. In the final phase of tooling, extra time is used to roll the edges on parts to add strength, safety and smoothness. The hallmarks of excellent tooling are smooth lines, symmetry and excellent fit.

After the tooling is perfected, it is time for polishing. Stainless steel polishes to a mirror finish. When it comes to polishing, multiple-stage hand polishing occurs, to insure a uniform luster and shine to the finish of parts.