stainless steel restoration
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! |
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. wrote in message ups.com... 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...
wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the suggestions! |
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! |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:29 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2014 DIYbanter