Stainless steel chimney deposits

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 10:51 am

Does somebody know an easy way to clean anthracite deposits residue on a stainless steel chimney, that will not damage the finish?

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 11:17 am

The only way I've found to work would be to use some rustoleum of your color choice after lightly sanding.

MDM · Post by **MDM** » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 11:54 am

I used 0000 steel wool then put turtle wax on it from top to bottom.

CoalisCoolxWarm · Post by **CoalisCoolxWarm** » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 4:14 pm

How about some BBQ Grill cleaner? It works on SS grills without troubles.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Dec. 27, 2019 1:06 pm

CoalisCoolxWarm wrote: ↑
Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 4:14 pm
How about some BBQ Grill cleaner? It works on SS grills without troubles.

Good idea, Will try it on a small surface to start with.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Dec. 27, 2019 1:08 pm

MDM wrote: ↑
Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 11:54 am
I used 0000 steel wool then put turtle wax on it from top to bottom.

Will give it a try first

CoalisCoolxWarm · Post by **CoalisCoolxWarm** » Fri. Dec. 27, 2019 2:44 pm

Serge wrote: ↑
Fri. Dec. 27, 2019 1:08 pm
Will give it a try first

I know steel wool on SS cooking (camping) pots is a no-no. Puts tiny scratches in the surface and progressively gets harder to clean until you just throw it out, LOL.

No idea how chemicals will affect your roof, though. Be careful there, or run down the side.

Fantastic spray from the Dollar Store works full strength, too. At least on SS BBQ

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Sun. Jan. 05, 2020 5:38 pm

MDM wrote: ↑
Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 11:54 am
I used 0000 steel wool then put turtle wax on it from top to bottom.

Put that on a paint on your car too thick and leave it too long and it’ll take “O” steel wool to get it off.

If you try wax on anything...it needs to be so thin you can barely see it or:

1. It’s over-kill and a waste use of too much wax.

2. Break out the heavy steel wool because you’ll play heck getting it off.

Otherwise, if you’re still bent on trying this, there are plenty of spray-on, “wipe off immediately” type spray waxes available at Wal-mart. Some are spray on, rinse off with water...all fairly new technology in waxes...more like synthetic waxes.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sun. Jan. 05, 2020 6:34 pm

Don't use steel wool on stainless, find a stainless pad or brass. Steel will deposit steel on the stainless and it will rust.

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Sun. Jan. 05, 2020 6:56 pm

coaledsweat wrote: ↑
Sun. Jan. 05, 2020 6:34 pm
Don't use steel wool on stainless, find a stainless pad or brass. Steel will deposit steel on the stainless and it will rust.

...and there ya’ go. I knew that, but forgot to mention it. Great tip!

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Thu. May. 21, 2020 8:33 am

Heard about baking soda for cleaning rust on stainless steel. I say to myself nothing to loose.
Mix 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of baking soda, used scotch bright pads not to scratch the finish.
Now look at the results!

Post by **Rob R.** » Thu. May. 21, 2020 9:33 am

Looks like it came out great.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. May. 21, 2020 10:54 am

Nice S---------------------------------------:)

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Sat. May. 23, 2020 9:57 pm

Turned out real nice.

The baking soda itself is abrasive and works just like the abrasives in old polishing compounds. In fact, I know a guy that did something similar on modern paint, just to see if could do it. However, this guy is not just a run of the mill paint and body man. He happens to be one of the best detailers in the industry and is sort of a history “buff” when it comes to polishing paint/metals and collecting old polishers and polishing Concours cars. Can’t recall his name at the moment but he is U.S. Marine Veteran and has been on the team that polished Air-force One as well as some of the old bomber planes from WWII that are in museums. Jose Fernandez...might be his name.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Sun. May. 24, 2020 4:22 pm

Hoytman wrote: ↑
Sat. May. 23, 2020 9:57 pm
Turned out real nice.

The baking soda itself is abrasive and works just like the abrasives in old polishing compounds. In fact, I know a guy that did something similar on modern paint, just to see if could do it. However, this guy is not just a run of the mill paint and body man. He happens to be one of the best detailers in the industry and is sort of a history “buff” when it comes to polishing paint/metals and collecting old polishers and polishing Concours cars. Can’t recall his name at the moment but he is U.S. Marine Veteran and has been on the team that polished Air-force One as well as some of the old bomber planes from WWII that are in museums. Jose Fernandez...might be his name.

It turn out real well removing rust deposit, did not notice scratches on finish. Been talking To Selkirk and told me to apply mineral oil to protect stainless steel, what I did. Will see next season the real results!

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