How do I take this battery render to the next level?

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I’m thinking procedural texture of some sort. Get some bump on that metal. Maybe a simpler light setup (Using an HDRI with the below lights). Any advice much appreciated!

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are you trying to go for a photo realistic look?

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Yup! Something like these:


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This is also nice. Seems like just a matter of messing with lights and touching up in post.

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