stainless steel oxidation

will4831 · 05-25-2006, 07:20 AM

What will fix the oxidation on stainless steel bed rails and caps? Seems like i've tried everything and i still can't get it off...

bradrhale · 05-25-2006, 08:51 AM

ive used 000 steel wool before. if you decide to try it, remember KEEP IT WET. otherwise, it will scratch the heck out of it

chevyguy · 05-25-2006, 10:23 AM

I use 0000 steel wool. Never had an issue. I even use it on my windows to clean off all the garb. Make sure it is 4-0s though thats 0000. it is very fine and wont sctatch .

lithopro · 05-25-2006, 11:01 PM

and there are polishing compounds for stainless, much like rubbing compound used on oxidized paint.

chevyguy · 05-25-2006, 11:25 PM

Good point. i forgot about just using good old polishing compound.

mudseeker · 05-26-2006, 05:44 AM

iv'e got the same problem, tried sos pads and got some small spots to shine. mabye the steel wool will work better. metal polish didn't work for me, i got some major build-up.

will4831 · 05-26-2006, 08:46 AM

i've trive the polish 0000 steel wool sounds like a good idea. I have some serious build up too...

Hayden · 06-03-2006, 08:37 PM

You can also put some Hot Sauce on it. try to get the hottest you can find. It might sound stupid but it works

Itstali25 · 06-04-2006, 01:24 AM

hmmm never heard the hot sauce thing, tell us how it turns out!!!

bradrhale · 06-04-2006, 07:42 AM

ive heard of someone using coke and aluminum foil before and ...... that it works good. i myself am too nervous on trying it

05-25-2006, 07:20 AM	#1
will4831 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 127	stainless steel oxidation What will fix the oxidation on stainless steel bed rails and caps? Seems like i've tried everything and i still can't get it off... __________________ '96 GMC 1500 Victory Red x-cab *4x4* Programmed 350 crying for a rebuild '88 IROC-Z Camaro 5.0 5speed t-tops stock...not for long '93 Escort GT 1.8 DOHC 127hp 5speed. Daily Driver/Beater

05-25-2006, 10:23 AM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	I use 0000 steel wool. Never had an issue. I even use it on my windows to clean off all the garb. Make sure it is 4-0s though thats 0000. it is very fine and wont sctatch . __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

05-25-2006, 11:01 PM	#4
lithopro Full Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25	You might even try comet and some elbow grease and there are polishing compounds for stainless, much like rubbing compound used on oxidized paint.

05-25-2006, 11:25 PM	#5
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Good point. i forgot about just using good old polishing compound. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

05-26-2006, 05:44 AM	#6
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,373	iv'e got the same problem, tried sos pads and got some small spots to shine. mabye the steel wool will work better. metal polish didn't work for me, i got some major build-up. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

05-25-2006, 08:51 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,021	ive used 000 steel wool before. if you decide to try it, remember KEEP IT WET. otherwise, it will scratch the heck out of it

05-26-2006, 08:46 AM	#7
will4831 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 127	i've trive the polish 0000 steel wool sounds like a good idea. I have some serious build up too... __________________ '96 GMC 1500 Victory Red x-cab *4x4* Programmed 350 crying for a rebuild '88 IROC-Z Camaro 5.0 5speed t-tops stock...not for long '93 Escort GT 1.8 DOHC 127hp 5speed. Daily Driver/Beater

06-03-2006, 08:37 PM	#8
Hayden Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay City,Michigan Posts: 382	You can also put some Hot Sauce on it. try to get the hottest you can find. It might sound stupid but it works

06-04-2006, 01:24 AM	#9
Itstali25 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 708	hmmm never heard the hot sauce thing, tell us how it turns out!!! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/644045 Trucks are just cars when they grow up!!! If your gunna get a truck....Get a TRUCK!!

06-04-2006, 07:42 AM	#10
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,021	ive heard of someone using coke and aluminum foil before and ...... that it works good. i myself am too nervous on trying it

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