What's the best way to clean rust from chromed metal.What's the best way to clean deposits fromstainless steel

Answer 1

Most rust removers will only cause further rust because they weaken the outer layer by disolving the rust. After spilling motor oil on a rusted piece of steel, I was happy with the results after wiping the area off. I was able to remove rust and deposits and the metal looked great and stall rust free longer that metal I treated differently. `

Answer 2

Depends on how important the chrome is. You can easily remove rust with a brillo pad and does a wonderful job. However leaves super tiny scratches in it as well. These can be removed with some chrome polish though. Problem with the Brillo technique is that you only want to do that on chrome with rust that won't simply come off with a standard chrome polish as the method is harsh on the chrome. If rust is the problem though then most likely you are at the point where you need some heavy artillery like the Brillo. :-) Can do it lightly increasing pressure if not working well enough at first. Stop when the rust is gone and always finish with a chrome polish that has some sort of protector in it so that the chrome won't rust back. Rust is actually tiny spots where the chrome is gone and "blooms" out from that point. Removing it with the brillo usually gives the appearance that it is all gone and the chrome is good when in fact that damage was done long ago and the holes are there even if you don't see them. A protector will keep water out of the tiny holes or cracks so it won't rust again so soon.

Answer 3

Any good chrome polish should work on the chromed metal, found at any auto parts store. The problem with rust is that it is an imperfection (cancer) in the finish. In other words, the finish is being attacked by rust and will be potted and pocked underneath. If you need to, use a very fine stainless steel pad- called 000- or like a scruffy dish type pad (not Brillo but plastic fiber) also maybe try a rust penetrant 1st. Soak the area with WD40 or a similar product and see if that loosens it, use a soft cloth to scrub away the rust. On the deposits on the stainless steel, a mild cleaner and soft cloth. Anything too aggressive and you will scratch/harm the finish, once that`s done on stainless you can`t buff it out. (Personal experience on that bonehead move) Again chrome/stainless polish from the auto store.

Answer 4

If it is important chrome then going and buying a chrome cleaner from an auto store would be best, but for a cheap alternative you would also be surprised by how well coca cola works

Answer 5

sos pads