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Title: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: namtrag on October 09, 2017, 03:02:34 PM
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I can't even remember how I got this discolored spot on my performer.  I am vaguely remembering maybe setting something really hot down on it?   Anyway, I was cleaning the grill today and I used some steel wool on this area to no avail.  Is there anything else I can try?


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Title: Re: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: varekai on October 09, 2017, 03:14:27 PM
Someone here used something like a 4000 grit wet/dry sandpaper... you have to go with the "grain" though.. it think Jim, @Cellar2ful  did a clean up recently...


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Title: Re: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: namtrag on October 09, 2017, 05:18:17 PM
Thanks for the tip!  I'll see if I can find it.


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Title: Re: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: SteveZ on October 09, 2017, 05:33:18 PM
I've sanded with 400 grit and used barkeepers  friend with good results.
Title: Re: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: namtrag on October 09, 2017, 05:42:12 PM
I'll give it a try.  It's almost like the steel turned brown. I hope it comes off!


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Title: Re: Help with stainless steel stain
Post by: cwmfour on October 11, 2017, 10:57:56 AM
I would avoid using steel wool on stainless. The carbon steel can leave a coating on the stainless which will rust. Sand it with 300 or 400 grit paper on a block and it should go away.


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