Stainless Steel Question

Alex65

Seaman
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Oct 14, 2003
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Hi All: We just purchased a new boat (Eastern 24') Kind looks like a New England Lobster boat (downeast style) Anyway, we just got her out on the mooring & my wife & I decided to clean the SS Bow Rail w/ some SS cleaner, just to keep the salt in check. I always use "Star-Brite's SS Cleaner" Excellent stuff & cheap. <br /><br />So, I forgot something & took the Zodiac back to shore & my wife said "I'll start on the SS Railing" Ok..I said. I come back about 20 minutes later & she used a 3M Scotch Brite Pad with the cleaner. I looked @ it & it appears like it's light scratched the SS surface. I was doing everything to keep my cool with my wife, because we always used rags & toothbushes to clean our SS. <br /><br />3M's Scotch-Brite pads are not metal but a synthetic material scouring pad. What can I do to work out some of these scratches? It's not terrible looking, just kind of dulled the finish a bit. The good thing she only did half of the SS Bow Rail! <br /><br />I was thinking maybe some light compound might do the trick? Any sugguestions? I would appreciate any & all insight!!<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Alex
 

Dhadley

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Re: Stainless Steel Question

At this point you dont have anything to lose by trying in a small area. Bummer deal.<br /><br />Are you sure its SS or chrome plated?
 

Jdeagro

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Re: Stainless Steel Question

Stainless Steel is not as hard as people think. It is easy to polish with soome elbow grease. Use very fine rubbing compound to start, then mover to a stainless steel polish like the starbrite products.
 

JB

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Re: Stainless Steel Question

Moving to Boats
 
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