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Stainless steel serving tray has dull spotted finish

I have a stainless steel serving tray that was handed down through the family. There's dull light scratches on the service is there a polish or paste I can put on it to cover up or bring back the luster in this piece. Any help would be appreciated.

Jim F [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
hobbyist - Wintersville, Ohio, U.S.A.
2004

Hi, Jim. To get lustre back will probably require mechanical buffing more than a chemical polishing. If you can get a buffing pad for your electric drill or grinder, then you can start by trying whatever metal polish you have on hand.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
November 4, 2008

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