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hewebb
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Initially Posted - 01/21/2012 : 04:55:23

I have a couple of stainless steel pieces on the stern that need some polishing. Do any of you have experience polishing the round tubes? What did you use?

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 01/21/2012 : 06:57:28

I forget what I bought but got it from West Marine and it not only polishes but leaves a protective coating, so just go to their site and look around. I believe there's also the "WM advisor" on the site that will have suggestions.

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 01/21/2012 : 08:21:01

Somebody told me about an excellent polish, something along the lines of brushing it on and then being able to just spray it off with water. Sounded unbelievable to me, but they swore it was wonderful. I just can remember what it was called, alas my memory has failed me yet again. They offered this information to me after I commented on how shiny their turnbuckles were. I did a web search but didn't find anything that seemed to match that description. The product 'Prism' looks very promising though.

Sorry, I know this isn't very helpful.

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 01/21/2012 : 20:10:07

I think Spotless Stainless is the stuff you're looking for. I haven't tried it, but most folks seem to think it's pretty good:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24103&SearchTerms=stainless

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Ryan L
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Response Posted - 01/22/2012 : 00:00:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by waterbaby
 Somebody told me about an excellent polish, something along the lines of brushing it on and then being able to just spray it off with water. Sounded unbelievable to me, but they swore it was wonderful. I just can remember what it was called, alas my memory has failed me yet again. They offered this information to me after I commented on how shiny their turnbuckles were. I did a web search but didn't find anything that seemed to match that description. The product 'Prism' looks very promising though.

Sorry, I know this isn't very helpful.
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Was it wichinox? That stuff is magic but hard to find and kind of expensive. I sometimes work on a megaycht (with a lot of pristine stainless) and we often use Fitz.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 01/22/2012 : 08:33:29

prism polish is the stuff. Works on fiberglass too....

sten

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Peregrine
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Response Posted - 01/22/2012 : 08:52:34

I use Nevr-Dull

It is treated cotton wadding. A small clump will do most of the railings and stantions.

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 01/22/2012 : 09:38:46

Ryan,
I think Jim has it with the Spotless Stainless. That sounds about right to me. I haven't even thought about polishing my rails or rigging hardware. I'm still stuck on keel cable, fiberglass, teak and canvas issues. I really need to take care of it though. When they pulled my boat from the marsh after Irene, they clobbered the entire boat with muck and mud all the way up past the boom in some places. (How did they do that? I'm sure glad I didn't see them 'cause I'm sure I would have blown a gasket!) I hosed everything down but decided to let MN take care of the majority of any leftovers. I noticed the other day though that my bow rails still have traces of muck on them. Let us know what you decide to use and how it works out so I'll know if I should do the same.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/22/2012 : 10:28:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Peregrine
 I use Nevr-Dull

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redviking
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Response Posted - 01/23/2012 : 08:31:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NautiC25
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Peregrine
 I use Nevr-Dull

It is treated cotton wadding. A small clump will do most of the railings and stantions.
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I use this. Takes off all kinds of stains that other cleaners won't and polishes to a mirror finish. I would say its more for finishing detail.
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I never buy anything that has the word Magic on the label... It's not magic, it's a blend of chemicals and some sort of abrasive ingredient...

sten

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/23/2012 : 09:07:18

Well, it magically works for me. I don't care if it contains fecal matter as long as it gets the job done.

I use it on my cars and the boat. All my car show buddies use it too.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/23/2012 : 12:33:00

Now I'm not a marketing guy, but to me "Magic Wadding Polish" appears to have a better ring to it than "a blend of chemicals and some sort of abrasive ingredient"

I was introduced to Nevr-Dull while in the Navy. Every time I open the can I have on the boat, it brings back memories.

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 01/23/2012 : 20:19:24

Polish that brass soldier! Yes I remember never dull from those days as well... Surely there's something better now?

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Peregrine
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Response Posted - 01/23/2012 : 20:40:02

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by waterbaby
 Polish that brass soldier! Yes I remember never dull from those days as well... Surely there's something better now?
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It was good then and is good now.
Works easily and does not abrade the surface of the stainless.

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 01/24/2012 : 05:55:59

brass-o is a fond long ago memory......

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