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  • #16
    Re: Polishing an E61?

    WD40 stinks.
    I wouldnt be putting it anywhere near my machine.

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    • #17
      Re: Polishing an E61?

      Originally posted by 5965786369687F6A62690D0 link=1252558167/15#15 date=1253055460
      I wouldnt be putting it anywhere near my machine.  

      Whys that ......

      kleen it up quick smart ...... your not putting it in it, just on it , its  stainless steel...... better than using detergent and water , that could cause corrosion  if it is not totally dried.

      with WD 40  and the like,  even if you cant total remove at the time of application it will harmlessly evaporate.

      I did notice KK thought degreaser would be a go ...... same stuff , but wd40 is milder, and convenient.

      Greg

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      • #18
        Re: Polishing an E61?

        Depending on how close the machine is to the stove maybe you could try one of those plastic computer monitor/keyboard covers to pop over the top of your machine when its not in use or when you are cooking. Obviously if its really close then its not a good idea ( it would melt or burn - and I wouldnt think its that great for your machine to be that close either.) Just a suggestion to keep it clean after you have found the best way to remove the grunge.

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        • #19
          Re: Polishing an E61?

          Tricky problem this one.

          My machine is located ajacent to the stove-top as well.
          Covering the machine while cooking would only work for me until Sat/Sun morning.
          Cant contemplate bacon & eggs without coffee.

          Ive kept an eye on the inside of my machine over 3.5yrs.
          No greasy/sticky build-up to date.

          Matt, Id put an old (expendable) towel under the machine.
          Then mix up a small batch of mild backwash detergent as 2mcm suggested & get in there with a pastry brush.
          Followed by a thorough rinse.

          Good luck

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          • #20
            Re: Polishing an E61?

            Re the stove stuff:
            1) its about 30cm away, and
            2) I cant seriously imagine its going to melt or burn - theres a boiler INSIDE it for heavens sake!

            When I find some downtime (ie time in which I can spare a half day and dont want a coffee) Ill pull it down and check it out inside and do a descale.


            So far windex and ajax have proved fairly ineffective on the chromework... Ill try the automotive products next.

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            • #21
              Re: Polishing an E61?

              I had a mark on the side of my Giotto, next to our cooking area. Windex, microfibre cloth and stainless polish did nothing. Car polish took the mark off, so my Giotto is nice and shiny again.


              Im interested in the comment that car polish is not safe for chrome - Im not a car nut, so have not heard this before. Whats the reasoning for this? Based on how the polish (very mild ) cleaned the stainless, i was intending to use it all over as required.

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              • #22
                Re: Polishing an E61?

                Originally posted by 7E5247476C785A5D54330 link=1252558167/19#19 date=1253959517
                Ill try the automotive products next.
                Im still suggesting you wipe it down with a WD40 / RP7 type product ..... I would think it would do a better job than any auto polishing products. Buffing with polish MIGHT create swirls and affect appeareance.

                After the WD40 wipe over , finish with a mirofibre cloth, it will come up beauiful without any blemishes ....

                cheers
                Greg

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                • #23
                  Re: Polishing an E61?

                  Anybody tried the Spray and Wipe with the Orange oil?

                  I use it on my Unico and it is brillant! comes up like glass.

                  -Linda

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                  • #24
                    Re: Polishing an E61?

                    Car polish is usually a wax with a bit of soft "grinding paste" added. If it is safe for paintwork it should be OK for both stainless and chrome, being so soft it wont damage the surface.

                    "Polishing compound" often has very hard particles in it, and these can scratch both chrome and stainless. Once chrome has been scratched it not only rusts, but has a tendency to crack on the scratches and let water under the chrome. This causes the chrome to lift off the metal underneath, and causes pits to form. These are very unattractive and show that the corrosion is going on under the chrome plating.

                    Greg

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                    • #25
                      Re: Polishing an E61?

                      Just remembered... Im a bike rider and we clean our bikes with Mr Sheen. It is fantastic for all parts of a bike including the shiny bits. I clean a filthy bike with the stuff without prior washing - spray on, wipe off. It takes off all manners of grease and road grime.

                      Just tried it on giotto group head - worked a charm.

                      Its Mr Sheen Multi Surface Polish

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                      • #26
                        Re: Polishing an E61?

                        Just a follow up - I ran some Meguairs Plastx over it with a clean terry towelling cloth and ... WOW!

                        I had forgotten it was supposed to be shiny in all those crevices. The stains on the surfaces I thought were clean lifted right off. The thicker grime takes a bit longer and more elbow grease, but Ill get it eventually. Will probably have to unscrew the mushroom to really clean it properly, so I will likely synchronise this with a full descale as well.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Polishing an E61?

                          Before photo:

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                          • #28
                            Re: Polishing an E61?

                            After. I pulled the mushroom and got in around the screw heads a bit more, there is still a little buildup on the top and in the recesses, but vastly better!
                            Apologies for the white balance difference...

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                            • #29
                              Re: Polishing an E61?

                              Originally posted by 0D21232321331F232829232B21400 link=1252558167/22#22 date=1254017602
                              Anybody tried the Spray and Wipe with the Orange oil?

                              I use it on my Unico and it is brillant! comes up like glass.

                              -Linda
                              That would work for sure ......!!!

                              There are a zillion options to use , almost anything combined with common sense.

                              hotshod

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