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stobrien

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We just purchased a new Stainless Steel Refrigerator. I am wondering if any one has used or tried an automotive polish or sealer to lesson the fingerprints.
Should I try a paste wax or just something like Turtle wax seal and shine?
I would appreciate your thoughts or ideas.
 
I just used Optimum Hyper Seal on mine. Looks great, but still too soon to tell how it helps. I doubt it will do much to prevent fingerprints, but I bet it makes wiping them off easier.
 
stobrien said:
We just purchased a new Stainless Steel Refrigerator.

I am wondering if any one has used or tried an
automotive polish or sealer to lesson the fingerprints.

Should I try a paste wax or just something
like Turtle wax seal and shine?
I would appreciate your thoughts or ideas.
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A product recommendation depends a lot on the
type of finish the SS fridge has (brushed, smooth,
matte, shiny, Black, etc.).

The wrong type of product can wreak havoc on
certain finish styles. (Ex: an abrasive product can
create unwanted shiny surfaces on brushed SS.)

:idea:
What does the “Use and Care” manual say
to use? (Let me know, so I can proceed in
a more informed manner.) TIA.


Bob
 
When the wife and I got our SS 'fridge a couple of years ago, it came with the manufacturer's "Stainless Care" product. Underwhelming to say the least.

The consistency reminded me of Optimum Metal Polish. So I tried that, and it worked much better. But still, it's very difficult to keep the SS fridge surface clean of fingerprints, smudges, and in my case dog nose prints without a bi-weekly application. (IMO)
 
The instructions read: wax the outside in order to create better protection. Make sure you use a product specifically design to be used for electro-domestic products (car was is acceptable). Use a clean, soft rag, and perform this task twice a year.
 
FUNX650 said:
A product recommendation depends a lot on the
type of finish the SS fridge has (brushed, smooth,
matte, shiny, Black, etc.).

The wrong type of product can wreak havoc on
certain finish styles. (Ex: an abrasive product can
create unwanted shiny surfaces on brushed SS.)

Bob
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:iagree:

Especially since the "stainless steel" commonly used on many appliances today is of lesser quality, often lacking in any (or enough) nickel content. Nickel is important because it aids both abrasion and corrosion resistance, and with less (or none) of it in the "stainless steel" material of these appliances, surface "rusting" is becoming a common occurance. Most of this "rusting" is due to "pitting" which has been caused by surface abrasion. Point being, be careful what you use on these "stainless steel" appliance surfaces. [Note: this "stainless steel" still has chromium content to aid with corrosion resistance, but nickel takes it to another level. Quality stainless steel has both, eg. 18/10 stainless which has 18% chromium, 10% nickel).

As such, I'd recommend using either 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish or Magic (brand) Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish. Both are very effective cleaners, help cut down on fingerprinting, and even help hide minor blemishes. While they require regular application and thus are not a "one and done" solution, they are safe for the material, both chemically and mechanically (ie. will not abrade).
 
stobrien said:
The instructions read: wax the outside in order to create better protection. Make sure you use a product specifically design to be used for electro-domestic products (car was is acceptable). Use a clean, soft rag, and perform this task twice a year.
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•In that case:
-One, or more, of the below products
offered here at AGO should suffice.
-Your choice.

Note:
Any type of Cleaner-Wax; Cleaner-Sealant;
Cleaner-Hybrid (Wax/Sealant); should not
be used on this particular fridge.


Bob

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Mike Phillips said:
The Difference Between a Cleaner/Wax and a Finishing Wax


Finishing Waxes
Pinnacle Souverän Paste Wax
Pinnacle XMT 180 High Gloss Carnauba Paste Wax
Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax
Griot's Garage Carnauba Wax Stick
Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax
Collinite Paste Fleetwax # 885
Collinite Marque D’Elegance Carnauba Paste Wax #915
Collinite Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wax Liquid
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax Machine Stick
Dodo Juice Banana Armour Hard Car Wax
Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Hard Car Wax
Dodo Juice Diamond White Hard Wax
Dodo Juice Hard Candy Hard Wax
Dodo Juice Light Fantastic Soft Wax
Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax
Dodo Juice Purple Haze Soft Wax
Dodo Juice Rubbish Boy’s Juiced Edition Carnauba Wax
Dodo Juice Austintacious Soft Wax
P21S 100% Carnauba Wax
P21S Concours Carnauba Wax
S100 Carnauba Paste Wax
Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Car Wax
Poorboy's World Natty's Paste Wax
Poorboy's World Natty’s Paste Wax – BLUE
Poorboys World Natty’s Paste Wax – Red
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax, 250 ml. Refillable Hardwood Pot
Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845
Mother's Power Wax



Finishing Sealants
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
Duragloss Clear Coat Polish (CCP) #111
Finish Kare 218 Poly Wipe Sealant Conditioner
Griot's Garage Paint Sealant
Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection Boosted with Polycharger
Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax
3M Perfect-It Show Car Liquid Wax
3M Performance Finish
Meguiar's M21 Synthetic Sealant
NXT Tech Wax - Liquid
NXT Tech Wax - Paste
Liquid Glass Auto Polish
Poorboy's World EX-P Pure Sealant
DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant


Hybrid Finishing Waxes/Sealants
Wolfgang Füzion Carnauba Polymer Estate Wax
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran™ Car Wax
Mothers Reflections Advanced Top Coat
Poorboy's World EX Sealant with Carnauba
DP Max Wax
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Paste Car Wax
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Liquid Car Wax
Dodo Juice Blue Velvet PRO Hard Wax
1Z Einszett Glanz Wax
Poorboy's World EX Sealant with Carnauba
Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax
3M Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax


Spray-on Carnauba Waxes
Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Spray Wax
Flitz Waxx Speed Wax
Griot's Garage Spray-On Wax
Mother's California Gold Spray Wax
Poorboys World QW+ Quick Wax Plus


Spray-on Synthetic Paint Sealants
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant
Duragloss Aquawax - 22 ounce
Duragloss Aquawax - 128 ounce
Meguiar's NXT Generation Spray Wax
Mothers FX Engineered Spray Wax
Optimum Opti-Seal
Stoner SpeedBead One-Step Quick Wax


Spray-on Hybrids
Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax
Four Star Ultimate Spray Wax Boosted with Polycharger
Meguiar's X-Press Liquid Wax
Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
Mother's Reflections Advanced Spray Wax
Optimum Car Wax
Stoner Bead Max
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FUNX650 said:
•In that case:
-One, or more, of the below products
offered here at AGO should suffice.
-Your choice.

Note:
Any type of Cleaner-Wax; Cleaner-Sealant;
Cleaner-Hybrid (Wax/Sealant); should not
be used on this particular fridge.


Bob

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I would get one of each. You know, to fine-tune the optimal protection......
 
PaulMys said:
I would get one of each.
You know, to fine-tune the optimal protection......
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•How much $$$ am I willing to
part with? = My analytical method.

•Then again:
-Is synthetic “a priori” knowledge
even possible?


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
•How much $$$ am I willing to
part with? = My analytical method.

•Then again:
-Is synthetic “a priori” knowledge
even possible?


Bob
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What comes before, is selling property to fund the experiment....... ;)
 
I sold jan san products for 25 years. Any good water based stainless steel polsih / cleaner will be your best bet. I prefer aerosols but theRE are liquids with trigger sprayers. This is what is used in most food service applications too. That appears to be what the Griots product noted in the post is.

Weiman makes a good affordable product, 3M is ridiculously over priced like most of their products. Zep makes a good product too in aerosol, easy to find at your local big box hardware store.
 
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