brightwork
/ˈbrʌɪtwəːk
/noun [mass noun]
Polished metalwork on ships or other vehicles.She was all brightwork, and the varnish below decks was his pride and joy....
- Also while I had the brightwork off the boat, I removed the pop-top cover for cleaning and repairs.
- As the surface area grew, so, too, did the need for more brightwork to identify the make.