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Galvanized sheet metal counter tops stained by vinegar

I recently installed some galvanized sheet metal counter tops. Unfortunatley, my wife spilled some vinegar on them which reacted with the coating and gave it a cloudy, milky haze. What can I do to restore the original finish and shiny luster? Thanks,

Gregg Halladay
- Stockton, California, USA

February 6, 2009

I TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM i.e. I BUILT A SPORTS BAR AND FABRICATED A (40') GALVANIZED BAR TOP THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR ONE WEEK NOW AND HAS THE SAME WHITE STAINS ALL OVER IT....HOW DO I REMOVE THESE AND PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP ANYONE.

WAYNE MORRIS
- MANVEL, Texas, USA

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