When I finished, bends feel like they’re on ball bearings.Smooth as butter.This was my first fret job using stainless steel frets.These were very good quality.They are HARD to cut. Broke a pair of nippers on the first cut.I used a Dremel to cut them.Filing takes a lot of work.Polishing takes a lot of work. 4 levels of sanding. 600 grit to 1200 grit. Then a Dremel and car paint polish.The result? I will never use anything other than stainless steel frets on my guitars. They simply feel more solid when I play.