Australian Politics Forum - Shiny Stainless steel

Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 41388 Gender:	Shiny Stainless steel Dec 29^th, 2025 at 1:09am I like shiny Stainless steel in the kitchen Every now and then I polish the sinks and some of the pots. With an induction cooktop there is a good reason to have very clean outside bottom of all pots and pans.
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118153 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #1 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 5:30am Yes - no matter how dirty your stainless steel sink and bench top is it will clean up to be shiny clean like a brand new one - and very quickly and easily too. I normally use Sugar Soap and a stiff nylon brush.
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 52826 At my desk.	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #2 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 8:00am I think it looks terrible. Stone surfaces look much better. And shinier. Probably healthier too,
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Re: Shiny Stainless steel
Reply #3 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 8:21am

There are different grades of ss.

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Grade 304 (18/8):
The workhorse of cookware, it contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, offering excellent resistance to rust and chemicals in food. It's non-reactive, safe, and durable for everyday use.

Grade 316 (and 316Ti):
Contains molybdenum, making it highly resistant to chlorides (salt) and acids, preventing pitting corrosion. Often used in high-end or specialized cookware (like 316Ti) for extreme durability and performance.

18/10:
Similar to 304 but with slightly more nickel, offering the best shine and corrosion resistance among common grades, but it's more expensive.
18/0 (Grade 430):
More affordable, magnetic, but less corrosion-resistant than 18/8 or 18/10, making it prone to rusting if not kept dry.

Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21780 Gordon Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #4 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 8:41am
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118153 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #8 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 11:02am freediver wrote on Dec 29^th, 2025 at 8:00am: I think it looks terrible. Stone surfaces look much better. And shinier. Probably healthier too, I believe it's mandatory in commercial kitchens - stainless steel rules because it's the most hygienic.
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Aquarius Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 483 Northern Beaches Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #9 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 12:38pm Bobby. wrote on Dec 29^th, 2025 at 5:30am: Yes - no matter how dirty your stainless steel sink and bench top is it will clean up to be shiny clean like a brand new one - and very quickly and easily too. I normally use Sugar Soap and a stiff nylon brush. Does that get rid of the scratches?
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56166 Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #15 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 1:03pm I brought a date home and she saw my shiny sink, that looked brand new. She could tell that I can't cook and left.
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Aquarius Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 483 Northern Beaches Gender:	Re: Shiny Stainless steel Reply #12 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 12:55pm Thanks Jasin .... but rechargeable spin buffers and pads are not to be found in my kitchen, lol. These scratches have come from washing the griller tray. I thought I heard about some product you can get at Bunnings that is supposed to remove these surface scratches. They're not deep.
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