Use and Care Guide

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STAINLESS STEEL CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Stainless Steel is generally very corrosion resistant and will perform satisfactorily in most
environments. Its resistance primarily depends on the elemental makeup or grade used when
exposed to a corrosive environment. AISI 304 grade is primarily used for interior applications,
whereas, AISI 316 grade is used more for exterior applications due to its added resistance. Care
would be needed in making sure to select the appropriate grade of stainless steel for your given
application. The term stainless steel is quite superficial as it does indeed stain overtime when not
properly maintained. There are steps and precautions to take in keeping your stainless lasting over
time.
Cleaning!Stainless!Steel:!
Every few months rinsing your stainless railing with warm fresh water and soap will usually suffice,
otherwise a degreaser spray (E4051) offered by Indital USA can help remove most contaminants,
smudges, fingerprint, and restore the shine. Indital USA also offers a polishing spray (E4052) which
leaves a thin antistatic and water-repellant coat on the metallic surface.
Most hard to remove stains or scratches can be moved carefully using a coarse Scotch-Brite Pad, but
keep in mind you’ll want to scrub in the same direction of the grain.
Overcoming!Rust:!
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When living in an area where there are a high levels of contaminants (pools, coastal regions,
chemical plants, etc), it is possible to see some potential corrosion, even when using a 316 grade
stainless steel. You will want to make sure to clean your railing with the degreaser and polishing
spray more often throughout the year. If any surface rust does appear, it is important to deal with it
immediately rather than waiting. Indital USA offers a de-rusting solution (E4052/D) and a passivating
paste (E4052/P) which are both products to clean up the iron traces from the stainless steel surfaces.
They will clean, protect, and exalt the pre-existing brightness, while creating a protective oxide and
chrome film on the stainless steel surface.