Hello,

I've got a countertop here that's got some problems. It appears to be
stainless steel, but there seems to be a bit of corrosion in a few
places. I think the word 'pitting' best describes what I'm seeing.
This counter isn't vintage or anything, just a typical kitchen counter.
As it's in an otherwise lousy apartment building, it was probably the
cheapest thing that could be found at the time of purchase.

So, although I'm pretty sure I can't undo the pitting, what I'd like to
do is make the color of these depressions, which are a slightly darker
grey, the same as the surrounding metal.

Any suggestions about a common and preferably mild chemical (this would
be best since I'm overseas) or product I could get that might achieve
this?

Thanks!

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Hello,

I've got a countertop here that's got some problems. It appears to be
stainless steel, but there seems to be a bit of corrosion in a few
places. I think the word 'pitting' best describes what I'm seeing.
This counter isn't vintage or anything, just a typical kitchen
counter. As it's in an otherwise lousy apartment building, it was
probably the cheapest thing that could be found at the time of
purchase.

So, although I'm pretty sure I can't undo the pitting, what I'd like
to do is make the color of these depressions, which are a slightly
darker grey, the same as the surrounding metal.

Any suggestions about a common and preferably mild chemical (this
would be best since I'm overseas) or product I could get that might
achieve this?

I'd think polishing with a mild abrasive like a powder cleanser would
clean it up. With some water and a soft pad.

Probably a weak acid would do it too.

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HCl is what I use to clean Stainles 302. You could try "Lime-Away" or
similar "off-shelf" product. I think that's Oxacilic Acid or such.

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Hello,

I've got a countertop here that's got some problems. It appears to be
stainless steel, but there seems to be a bit of corrosion in a few
places. I think the word 'pitting' best describes what I'm seeing.
This counter isn't vintage or anything, just a typical kitchen counter.
As it's in an otherwise lousy apartment building, it was probably the
cheapest thing that could be found at the time of purchase.

So, although I'm pretty sure I can't undo the pitting, what I'd like to
do is make the color of these depressions, which are a slightly darker
grey, the same as the surrounding metal.

Any suggestions about a common and preferably mild chemical (this would
be best since I'm overseas) or product I could get that might achieve
this?

Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions!

Let us know...

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Thanks for the suggestions!

On 25 Jan 2005 03:36:09 -0800, wrote:

Hello,

I've got a countertop here that's got some problems. It appears to be
stainless steel, but there seems to be a bit of corrosion in a few
places. I think the word 'pitting' best describes what I'm seeing.
This counter isn't vintage or anything, just a typical kitchen counter.
As it's in an otherwise lousy apartment building, it was probably the
cheapest thing that could be found at the time of purchase.

So, although I'm pretty sure I can't undo the pitting, what I'd like to
do is make the color of these depressions, which are a slightly darker
grey, the same as the surrounding metal.

Any suggestions about a common and preferably mild chemical (this would
be best since I'm overseas) or product I could get that might achieve
this?

Thanks!

What may help is auto rubbing compound. There are several abrasive
grades available, so depending on the kind of shine (and work) you are
willing to do, get 2 or 3 grades. Use an electric auto buffer. I do
this once a year to shine my stainless steel sinks, and use Brasso
other times to make the steel and faucet fixtures shine like new.

Thanks a lot everyone. This is exactly the sort of info I was looking
for.

No electric buffer though, this'll require elbow grease, heh.
Thanks again.

The suggestions already made for the mild abrasives (cleansers) would work
best for the pitting or discoloration. When I worked in a restaurant that
had stainless steel counters in the kitchen preparation area, the cooks used
club soda to clean the counters when they wanted them to shine.

Mark

I've got a countertop here that's got some problems. It appears to be
stainless steel, but there seems to be a bit of corrosion in a few
places. I think the word 'pitting' best describes what I'm seeing.
This counter isn't vintage or anything, just a typical kitchen counter.
As it's in an otherwise lousy apartment building, it was probably the
cheapest thing that could be found at the time of purchase.

So, although I'm pretty sure I can't undo the pitting, what I'd like to
do is make the color of these depressions, which are a slightly darker
grey, the same as the surrounding metal.

Any suggestions about a common and preferably mild chemical (this would
be best since I'm overseas) or product I could get that might achieve
this?

Thanks!