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Corrosion behaviour of the samples in a 0.6 M NaCl solution is assessed using electrochemical technique testing, including asymmetry electrochemical nose, potentiodynamic polarisation curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Mott-Schottky. All electrochemical testing were conducted in concordance with the specifications of ASTM standards. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were performed over period ranging from 2 h to 96 h with intervals of approximately one day. Finished specimens exhibit significantly improved corrosion resistance compared with as-built counterparts. Notably, the polished surfaces demonstrate spontaneous oxidised layer recovery between \u22120.297 V and 0 V, indicative of the enhancement of the protection during early immersion stages. This behaviour is attributed to surface modifications induced by the finishing process, including reduced roughness in 78% and imperfections. 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