I would like to know if anyone has used OSPo(sp) or phosporic acid to clean the rust stains off stainless pieces? I tried it and it worked great. I followed with a wipe down after about 30 min. then a coating of corrosion block. Sure beats using alot of elbo grease and a stainless compond. I'd like to know if there's a reason maybe I should'nt do this.
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Tip of the month...
Our last yacht club meeting had a tip of the month that I have not tried yet. Rusted Stainless can be cleaned by using Lysol Toilet Bowel Cleaner. Soak for 10 minutes, then rinse. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty
Our last yacht club meeting had a tip of the month that I have not tried yet. Rusted Stainless can be cleaned by using Lysol Toilet Bowel Cleaner. Soak for 10 minutes, then rinse. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty
Another tip
Stainless doesn't rust and the most likely culprit is non-stainless metal which comes in contact with the stainless. The non-stainless is leaving the stain after some type of moisture. The tip to avoid the cleaning is to keep any non-stainless from coming in contact with the stainless.
Stainless doesn't rust and the most likely culprit is non-stainless metal which comes in contact with the stainless. The non-stainless is leaving the stain after some type of moisture. The tip to avoid the cleaning is to keep any non-stainless from coming in contact with the stainless.
Stainless Rust??
John, I don't know about up there, but down here in Corpus Christi, Stainless will get rust stains on it. It's caused by the small amount of iron stainless has in it. And Ken I think the Lysol does the same as the posphoric acid. That's a good tip though and I'll compare the two.
John, I don't know about up there, but down here in Corpus Christi, Stainless will get rust stains on it. It's caused by the small amount of iron stainless has in it. And Ken I think the Lysol does the same as the posphoric acid. That's a good tip though and I'll compare the two.
Steel wool
I've seen (new?) boat owners going over stainless parts with steelwool, and seen what that does afterward. Remember to use brasswool on stainless.
I've seen (new?) boat owners going over stainless parts with steelwool, and seen what that does afterward. Remember to use brasswool on stainless.
Do NOT use abrasive, neither steel nor brass
Yes, stainless will rust. Anything that scratches its surface will cause more micrsoscopic crevice corrosion. Try a non-abrasive polish, like Winchard's. And never, ever bring steel wool onto a boat.
Yes, stainless will rust. Anything that scratches its surface will cause more micrsoscopic crevice corrosion. Try a non-abrasive polish, like Winchard's. And never, ever bring steel wool onto a boat.
SAIL or Cruising World...
...recently had an article about caring for s/s. I thought it was pretty good. I foreget which mag had the article, but it's worth checking out. By using abrasives on s/s you can remove some of the protective properties of the s/s. Using a good quality s/s restorer will "recondition" the s/s and protect it in the future. Good Luck
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...recently had an article about caring for s/s. I thought it was pretty good. I foreget which mag had the article, but it's worth checking out. By using abrasives on s/s you can remove some of the protective properties of the s/s. Using a good quality s/s restorer will "recondition" the s/s and protect it in the future. Good Luck
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