Throttlemeister spots?

[graler]

I have the stainless throttlemeister heavy bar ends. I have noticed some small rust spots appearing. What do I need to clean them up and keep them from returning - or at least slow them down.

Joe

 

[PanAmerican]

Stainless steel rusting?

 

[NightShine]

Stainless steel rusting?

So exactly how does stainless steel rust?

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Like stainless steel, of course!

 

[Fly Bye]

Stainless steel can and will rust. It is made of iron, chromium and nickel.

If stainless steel stays wet or comes in contact with a dissimilar metal causing an electrolytic condition, it will rust.

This is common with stainless steel kitchen appliances or flatware.

Some people use juice from a real lemon or make a paste with Bon Ami cleanser and apply.

Hope this helps.

 

[PanAmerican]

Stainless steel rusting?

So exactly how does stainless steel rust?

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Like stainless steel, of course!

3. Can stainless steel rust? Why? (I thought stainless did not rust!)

Answer: Stainless does not "rust" as you think of regular steel rusting with a red oxide on the surface that flakes off. If you see red rust it is probably due to some iron particles that have contaminated the surface of the stainless steel and it is these iron particles that are rusting. Look at the source of the rusting and see if you can remove it from the surface. If the iron is embedded in the surface, you can try a solution of 10% nitric and 2% hydrofluoric acid at room temperature or slightly heated. Wash area well with lots and lots of water after use. Commercially available "pickling paste" can also be used. See "The Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel" for more information.

https://www.ssina.com/faq/index.html#3

 

[PanAmerican]

Stainless steel can and will rust. It is made of iron, chromium and nickel.

If stainless steel stays wet or comes in contact with a dissimilar metal causing an electrolytic condition, it will rust.

This is common with stainless steel kitchen appliances or flatware.

Some people use juice from a real lemon or make a paste with Bon Ami cleanser and apply.

Hope this helps.

Why doesn't stainless steel rust?

March 12, 2001

Metallurgical engineer Michael L. Free of the University of Utah offers this explanation:

Stainless steel remains stainless, or does not rust, because of the interaction between its alloying elements and the environment. Stainless steel contains iron, chromium, manganese, silicon, carbon and, in many cases, significant amounts of nickel and molybdenum. These elements react with oxygen from water and air to form a very thin, stable film that consists of such corrosion products as metal oxides and hydroxides. Chromium plays a dominant role in reacting with oxygen to form this corrosion product film. In fact, all stainless steels by definition contain at least 10 percent chromium.

The presence of the stable film prevents additional corrosion by acting as a barrier that limits oxygen and water access to the underlying metal surface. Because the film forms so readily and tightly, even only a few atomic layers reduce the rate of corrosion to very low levels. The fact that the film is much thinner than the wavelength of light makes it difficult to see without the aid of modern instruments. Thus, although the steel is corroded on the atomic level, it appears stainless. Common inexpensive steel, in contrast, reacts with oxygen from water to form a relatively unstable iron oxide/hydroxide film that continues to grow with time and exposure to water and air. As such, this film, otherwise known as rust, achieves sufficient thickness to make it easily observable soon after exposure to water and air.

In summary, stainless steel does not rust because it is sufficiently reactive to protect itself from further attack by forming a passive corrosion product layer. (Other important metals such as titanium and aluminum also rely on passive film formation for their corrosion resistance.) Because of its durability and aesthetic appeal, stainless steel is used in a wide variety of products, ranging from eating utensils to bank vaults to kitchen sinks.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-doesnt-stainless-stee

 

[PanAmerican]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building

 

[ScottyUSN]

Remember the Delorean (DMC)

 

[ScottyUSN]

As for cleaning (I have the same TM bar ends) I would go with some Never Dull polish before breaking out the chemicals.

 

[Fly Bye]

https://www.nhml.com/resources/2000/10/1/rusting-by-stainless-steels

And the beat goes on.

 

[mferriter]

I have the stainless throttlemeister heavy bar ends. I have noticed some small rust spots appearing. What do I need to clean them up and keep them from returning - or at least slow them down.

Joe

just don't let it get wet

 

[Papa Georgio]

Stainless steel can and will rust. It is made of iron, chromium and nickel.

If stainless steel stays wet or comes in contact with a dissimilar metal causing an electrolytic condition, it will rust.

This is common with stainless steel kitchen appliances or flatware.

Some people use juice from a real lemon or make a paste with Bon Ami cleanser and apply.

Hope this helps.

Why doesn't stainless steel rust?

March 12, 2001

Metallurgical engineer Michael L. Free of the University of Utah offers this explanation:

Stainless steel remains stainless, or does not rust, because of the interaction between its alloying elements and the environment. Stainless steel contains iron, chromium, manganese, silicon, carbon and, in many cases, significant amounts of nickel and molybdenum. These elements react with oxygen from water and air to form a very thin, stable film that consists of such corrosion products as metal oxides and hydroxides. Chromium plays a dominant role in reacting with oxygen to form this corrosion product film. In fact, all stainless steels by definition contain at least 10 percent chromium.

The presence of the stable film prevents additional corrosion by acting as a barrier that limits oxygen and water access to the underlying metal surface. Because the film forms so readily and tightly, even only a few atomic layers reduce the rate of corrosion to very low levels. The fact that the film is much thinner than the wavelength of light makes it difficult to see without the aid of modern instruments. Thus, although the steel is corroded on the atomic level, it appears stainless. Common inexpensive steel, in contrast, reacts with oxygen from water to form a relatively unstable iron oxide/hydroxide film that continues to grow with time and exposure to water and air. As such, this film, otherwise known as rust, achieves sufficient thickness to make it easily observable soon after exposure to water and air.

In summary, stainless steel does not rust because it is sufficiently reactive to protect itself from further attack by forming a passive corrosion product layer. (Other important metals such as titanium and aluminum also rely on passive film formation for their corrosion resistance.) Because of its durability and aesthetic appeal, stainless steel is used in a wide variety of products, ranging from eating utensils to bank vaults to kitchen sinks.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-doesnt-stainless-stee

To much Info, Brushed stainlell? try cleaning with a very fine scotch bright pad

 

[graler]

I have the stainless throttlemeister heavy bar ends. I have noticed some small rust spots appearing. What do I need to clean them up and keep them from returning - or at least slow them down.

Joe

just don't let it get wet

But I drool every time I go for a ride.