I hope this isn't a stupid question. I just bought a cross and chain. The cross and chain are stainless steel. If I get them wet will they turn black?
2007-02-13 11:28:48 · 14 answers · asked by Cori 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
For those who did not understand what I was asking-I received it today. It has NOT gotten wet yet. I'm asking because I might forget one of these days to take it off before I get in the shower.
2007-02-13 11:35:12 · update #1
Not if they are really and truly made out of stainless steel. Stainless is real good about living up to it's name so you should be perfectly safe, unless there are chemicals involved and even then, few really mess with it. Enjoy your new jewelry.
2007-02-13 11:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by SmokienPooker 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stainless Steel Turning Black
2016-11-08 01:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by swett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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While the heat can cause metal to discolor, MPChue is correct, it's the soot from a dirty burning fire that causes the black deposit, and vaporized tar that seals it in place. The term for it is creosote, just like what builds up in a fireplace or wood stove chimney. Left alone, it will build up thicker and act as an insulator to make it more difficult to heat the contents of the cup. But when it does get thick usually the heavier pieces will start to chip and flake off. This is going to happen with any container you use over a wood fire. You can clean the deposits with scouring pads (Scotch-Brite), steel wool (Brillo), or scouring powder (Ajax). As you discovered, sandpaper will also work but leave scratches. You can remove the scratches with finer sandpaper followed by ultra-fine "wet" sanding.
2016-04-04 06:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Stainless steel stays untarnished in water and most other things. They will not turn black at all...if they do, then they are not stainless.
2007-02-13 12:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by Popppy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If ur 100% sure that is a stainless steel it will get get discoloured.. do not worry go ahead..
2007-02-13 11:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is chrome or silver plated...the only thing that could change those twos' color is straight bleach or cleansers with bleach content, Stainless steel doesn't have this problem...
2007-02-13 11:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by Rmprrmbouncer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Stainless can corrode if exposed to continuous moisture for a long time, but that does not apply in your case.
2007-02-13 11:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Remember, silverware is stainless steel. It is stainless!
2007-02-13 11:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if it is a good quality stainless. It will discolour slightly with time, but should be 'cleanable'.
2007-02-13 11:31:25 · answer #9 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I'm aware. I have stainless steel flatware and sink...they don't turn black. You've been duped.
2007-02-13 11:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by Groovy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋