Finishes and Abbreviations for Locks
The different lock finishes can be a minefield of information, with some manufactures using different names for the same colour, this list below should help to locate the correct colour for your lock.
| AB | Antique Brass |
| AG | Anodised Gold |
| AS | Anodised Silver |
| BP | Brass Plated |
| BJ | Black Japanned |
| BLUX | Brasslux |
| BLK | Black |
| BMA | Bronze Metal Antique |
| BZP | Bright Zinc Plated |
| CG | Champagne Gold |
| CH | Chrome Plated |
| CP | Chrome Plated |
| DMG | Dark Metallic Grey |
| EB | Electro Brass |
| ENB | Enamelled Nickel Bronze |
| GAA | Gold Anodised Aluminium |
| GE | Gold Enamel |
| GLV | Galvanised |
| IB | Imitation Bronze |
| JPD | Japnanned |
| MS | Metallic Silver |
| NP | Nickel Plated |
| PAA | Polished Anodised Aluminium |
| PB | Polished Brass |
| PC | Polished Chrome |
| PL | Polished Anodised and Laquered Brass |
| PSS | Polished Stainless Steel |
| SAA | Satin Anodised Aluminium |
| SB | Satin Bras |
| SC | Satin Chrome |
| SCP | Satin Chrome Plated |
| SNP | Satin Nickel Plated |
| SS | Stainless Steel |
| SE | Silver Enamelled |
| WE | White Enamelled |
| ZP | Zinc Plated |