removing rust from stainless

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removing rust from stainless

The previous owner appeared to take very good care of the appearance of the boat, but I do have some minor rust on the stainless that I need to address.
My radar is mounted on the mast, with a stainless bracket, that has quite a bit of rust on it. I am going to hike the mast tomorrow, and check it out.
The guys at WM suggested Wichard Wichinox for cleaning and passivation, and Flitz for polishing.
They are out of the WW right now.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA

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I redid my lifelines a few months ago and I noticed a bit of rust in the nooks & crannies of the railings, stanchion bases, etc. I tried this stuff called Spotless Stainless and the results were AMAZING. It's a gel and you just brush it on and hose it off in 30 minutes. It's available on the internet, not sure about stores.

Mike

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Like Mike, I use Spotless Stainless. It's great stuff!
John Meyer
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Spotless Stainless

Wichard makes a good cleaner

Never Dull - hardware store, good stuff

Flitz - hardware store stuff

Each has a different application.

Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)

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[QUOTE=stu jackson c34;14381]Spotless Stainless

Wichard makes a good cleaner

Never Dull - hardware store, good stuff

Flitz - hardware store stuff

Each has a different application.[/QUOTE]

Spotless Stainless is the best probably for your application. It works great!!

Glenn Druhot
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New Bern, NC
35* 6' 10" N / 77* 2' 30" W
2001 C36, Hull #1965
Std Rig; Wing Keel; M35B

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Thanks, I will check those products out.

Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA

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