Can I change the grain direction?

Not per preset. Rotate the mark in the viewport, or use custom material mode, which exposes anisotropy settings.

Which export keeps the brushed look?

GLB and glTF keep the physically based material. OBJ and STL keep geometry only.

Updated August 27, 2026

Brushed metal 3D logo: a machined finish instead of a mirror

A brushed metal 3D logo is an extruded mark finished with an anisotropic metal material, where the highlight stretches along a grain direction instead of forming a point. In the 3DLogo.io editor that is Brushed Steel, with Titanium, Gunmetal, and Sterling Silver in the Precious Metals group and plate and corrugated surfaces in Forged Chrome.

Open the editor with this style All 3D logo styles

When to use a brushed metal 3d logo

Brushed metal reads as manufactured rather than glossy. It suits hardware, tools, automotive, industrial, and audio brands, where a mirror finish would look decorative. The grain also hides small mesh imperfections that a mirror would expose.

Best for

Hardware, tools, and audio equipment
Automotive and engineering brands
Badges and nameplates
Marks with small imperfections to hide

Conditions and limitations

The grain direction is fixed relative to the mark, so rotating the logo changes how the highlight falls. Brushed textures need a mid-grey or dark background; on white the grain disappears. STL and OBJ keep the geometry only; use GLB to keep the material.

Brushed and machined metal presets

Directional and textured metals from two groups. Each link opens the editor with that preset applied.

Brushed Steel
Directional grain; the default.
Titanium
Darker, warmer grey.
Gunmetal
Near-black metal.
Sterling Silver
Bright, slightly warm silver.
Metal Plates
Riveted panels.
Corrugated Steel
Ridged industrial surface.

How to make a brushed metal 3d logo on 3DLogo.io

Open the editor and add your mark or text.
Choose Forged Chrome, then Brushed Steel; or Precious Metals for Titanium or Gunmetal.
Use the warehouse or studio environment and a dark background.
Keep the bevel small so the grain stays readable on the face.
Export GLB to keep the material, PNG for a still.

Which export to use, and what Free includes

Every style exports the same way. Free: PNG or JPEG up to 1024px, GLB, glTF, OBJ, STL, and a 5-second 480p MP4, each with a small 3dlogo.io mark. Pro: 2K and 4K stills, 720p and 1080p MP4, and no mark on any file.

Plan details are on the pricing page. GLB and glTF keep the material; OBJ and STL keep geometry only, and the free 3D converter recodes between them on the device.

Brushed metal versus chrome

Both are metals. Chrome is a mirror with a point highlight and reflects the environment in full; brushed metal stretches the highlight along a grain and blurs the reflection. Chrome looks polished and consumer; brushed looks machined and industrial.

Brushed metal 3D logo questions

Can I change the grain direction?: Not per preset. Rotate the mark in the viewport, or use custom material mode, which exposes anisotropy settings.
Which export keeps the brushed look?: GLB and glTF keep the physically based material. OBJ and STL keep geometry only.