gloss of materials

[joe]

hello to all
I am trying to better set the parameters of a material that is very similar to steel. must be bright enough and with the real color of steel. I placed a dot light
Could you give me some tips on the best parameters to set in the material tab and in the render tab to make the object as real as possible?
e.g.: relationship between gloss and reflection, particular settings of sampling and raytracing
Thank you.
autocad 2010

 

[lattu]

What kind of steel?
chrome, scratched, smooth or brushed?

 

[joe]

are galvanized steel joints and smooth steel rods
I would prefer to give the idea of "liscio"

 

[lattu]

Have you tried with pre-set materials?
test with metal - brushed or metal - polished
is a good starting base to which you can change color and shine anyway