How to Remove Verdigris From Black Burner 2.0 Irons....

[true0gre]

Hi all,

 

I am hoping to get back into the game after 7 years absent...kids and responsibilities!

 

I got my Burner 2.0 irons out to look at the grips after a flood and they look alright...unfortunately my irons are covered in little green spots which Dr Google has diagnosed as verdigris. Apparently scrubbing the metal raw will help! LOL

 

Any ideas how i can remove it without damaging the finish anymore than they already are? Any help will be gratefully recieved!

 

TO

[boogielicious]

I would try a mild acid like vinegar to start. If your irons have a chrome outer layer, the bonding layer would be copper between the steel and chrome. So what you’re seeing may be a patina spot. Try a test area and let the area stay wet with vinegar for a few minutes then scrub with a Scotch Bright pad and see if it loosens up the spots. You probably won’t ever get it shiny again though.

[true0gre]

Unfortunately the Burner 2.0s have a black finish so I don’t want to risk damaging/removing the finish by scrubbing

[Archie Bunker]

You might want to try a can of Bar Keepers Friend. Yes, it is abrasive, so just wet a sponge and dab it on. It has oxalic acid (no bleach like "Comet" kitchen cleanser), and it works wonders on stainless steel and other metals. Try it on a small area first to see what happens.