Letter 14343

Removing "Rust" on Stainless 304  

 

We installed last summer numerious Stainless toilet fixtures in a public pavillion bathroom (no heat rooms). The owner called & stated that the fixtures are rusting. It looks like rust to us but is that possible with 304SS? How do we correct or remove the "rust"! We are not metal finishers by any means. Just Need Help. Thanks

Dennis G. Scheich
- Troy, MI, USA

 

You probably ended up with a low grade 304 or 303. Stainless will rust/discolor. 316 alloy is a superior alloy to prevent rusting, used in the marine enviorment. If there is a plating company near by, ask them for some passivation solution and brush it on and hose it off. Ask them how long to leave it on.

G. Heck
- Oxnard, CA, USA

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