Just wanted to say thank you, you’re the kind of person who makes the internet great. This was exactly the information I needed as I am preparing for family this winter. Didn’t come from a family that polished things and didn’t know how or even if you could do it for SS. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Thank you. I rented my house, furnished, to someone I _thought_ I could trust. Came home to a multitude of damages, including all my stainless steel flatware dulled on both sides. Not sure, but I think he either bleached them (he claims he's a germophobic), or he used a scotch-brite pad on them. He hightailed it to another state before I got back, so no point in confronting him. Edit to add: For those who missed the product name, it's *Wenol*
Found you as I was researching salt cellars. Checked out some of your videos. I subscribed. Thank you for putting out this information in a straightforward manner.
We had International Avalon growing up. Still use my mother's today. But I bought a set o Michaelangelo when I went off to college. Still looks brand new.
I nearly jumped out of my chair I thought you had my pattern that I don't know the name for... mine was bought in about 1975 or so. It says Northland Stainless Japan which I have read that it was made by Oneida. It looks identical to yours except the salad forks don't have the 3 holes in them. Otherwise it's almost a perfect match. I have yet to find out the name of mine. Thanks for sharing how to bring it back to life. I also use a rinse agent in my dishwasher that makes EVERYTHING shine like new. Mine has a heavy amount of fine scratches on it over the years. Is there a way to remove that?
My Oneida michaelagelo is not scratched but it darkened and has lost much of its bright finish appearance. More on the handles than the bowls or tines. Not from following this video I’d like to add. They just darkened to almost black rather than silver about 6 months from new.
Wow, that's awesome! Thanks! Very helpful! Just wondering if you have might have any experience or advice on gold plated flatware restoration? Or recommendations for dishwasher safe gold flatware? Thanks again in advance!
Do a video on the most gentle cleaner for silver plate! My formal flatware /silverware set is a Christofle set in the Malmaison pattern that my great great grandfather started and consists of Sterling, silver-plate and stainless pieces, so cleaning after a formal meal is a complicated affair. The sterling is the easiest but I want the most gentle cleaners for my silver plate and stainless.
I should make a video about this. I have some knives that have polished silver handles but have what is referred to as brushed blades (the blades are stainless). Perhaps I can make that in the next couple of weeks.
How do you restore the black highlights on my Oneida Michelangelo SS flatware? Much of my flatware is 45 years old, still shiny yet the blacking that highlighted the design originally has washed away.
I have some cups etc that have spots that are black, and spoons from India that are now 50+ yrs old which have almost completely black bowls. Handles are shiny, and I am hoping to bring those to life. You think wenol will work.
What I do to make sure it gets off is to wash it with kitchen soap maybe for a couple of seconds under hot water but then for a decent amount (at least 10 seconds under cold water making sure to scrub it well with your fingers and it all should come off. If you think most of the soap is off after the hot water add more soap. I am rather generous with the soap after polishing.
@@finechinaman3448 Thank you - pretty sure that's what I do but will make an even better effort next time. NOW - while you are available, please show us (me anyway) the proper use of the antiquated salt cellar and salt spoon usage. I love mine and actually use them, probably not correctly because I cannot find any information on them. I also use a knife rest and put in under the knife in a classic table setting.
Sure. Just remember that anytime you use polish on anything you will take a little of the detail off. It is a trade off. Normally I use it quite a bit on the bowl of the spoon to remove scratches and then just lightly on the handle so the spoon is not two different colors.
You made a 6 minute video and the only important info is the product you use to polish. You held it uin such a way the entire name is NOT VISIBLE. A classic worthless UA-cam.
Geez, somebody needs more than a little polishing! Fortunately, another post offered the name, Wenol. Hope it is not toxic like Bar Keepers Friend. Have been tempted to experiment with Bon Ami, but do not want to risk dulling my made in Japan Reed & Barton. New versions of my pattern are much lighter weight.
Just wanted to say thank you, you’re the kind of person who makes the internet great. This was exactly the information I needed as I am preparing for family this winter. Didn’t come from a family that polished things and didn’t know how or even if you could do it for SS. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you. I rented my house, furnished, to someone I _thought_ I could trust. Came home to a multitude of damages, including all my stainless steel flatware dulled on both sides. Not sure, but I think he either bleached them (he claims he's a germophobic), or he used a scotch-brite pad on them. He hightailed it to another state before I got back, so no point in confronting him.
Edit to add: For those who missed the product name, it's *Wenol*
Wow, that is too bad. Hopefully the restoration works out well for you.
Found you as I was researching salt cellars. Checked out some of your videos. I subscribed. Thank you for putting out this information in a straightforward manner.
Thank you! Glad you liked the videos. I am working on a flatware series with the second video coming out this month.
We had International Avalon growing up. Still use my mother's today. But I bought a set o Michaelangelo when I went off to college. Still looks brand new.
am going to do my silverware today, thanks for the inspiration.BTW you look sensational & your energy is so positive.
Exactly what I needed to see to confidently buy this vintage flatware on eBay 😂 thank you!
You are welcome!
I nearly jumped out of my chair I thought you had my pattern that I don't know the name for... mine was bought in about 1975 or so. It says Northland Stainless Japan which I have read that it was made by Oneida. It looks identical to yours except the salad forks don't have the 3 holes in them. Otherwise it's almost a perfect match. I have yet to find out the name of mine. Thanks for sharing how to bring it back to life. I also use a rinse agent in my dishwasher that makes EVERYTHING shine like new. Mine has a heavy amount of fine scratches on it over the years. Is there a way to remove that?
My Oneida michaelagelo is not scratched but it darkened and has lost much of its bright finish appearance. More on the handles than the bowls or tines. Not from following this video I’d like to add. They just darkened to almost black rather than silver about 6 months from new.
Wow, that's awesome! Thanks! Very helpful! Just wondering if you have might have any experience or advice on gold plated flatware restoration? Or recommendations for dishwasher safe gold flatware? Thanks again in advance!
Do a video on the most gentle cleaner for silver plate! My formal flatware /silverware set is a Christofle set in the Malmaison pattern that my great great grandfather started and consists of Sterling, silver-plate and stainless pieces, so cleaning after a formal meal is a complicated affair. The sterling is the easiest but I want the most gentle cleaners for my silver plate and stainless.
Does satin finish turn shiny when you polish it to remove scratches?
In my experience it takes on more of a "glow" when it's polished, it doesn't become shiny
How would polish A two-tone set, for instance the handles of the Oneida Pallatian?
I should make a video about this. I have some knives that have polished silver handles but have what is referred to as brushed blades (the blades are stainless). Perhaps I can make that in the next couple of weeks.
@@finechinaman3448 That would be awesome!
How do you restore the black highlights on my Oneida Michelangelo SS flatware? Much of my flatware is 45 years old, still shiny yet the blacking that highlighted the design originally has washed away.
I have some cups etc that have spots that are black, and spoons from India that are now 50+ yrs old which have almost completely black bowls. Handles are shiny, and I am hoping to bring those to life. You think wenol will work.
What are the cups made out of? I would not use wenol on anything but metal.
@@finechinaman3448 It is stainless steel.
When I polish my sterling - it seems the taste of the polish remains. What am I doing wrong?
What I do to make sure it gets off is to wash it with kitchen soap maybe for a couple of seconds under hot water but then for a decent amount (at least 10 seconds under cold water making sure to scrub it well with your fingers and it all should come off. If you think most of the soap is off after the hot water add more soap. I am rather generous with the soap after polishing.
@@finechinaman3448 Thank you - pretty sure that's what I do but will make an even better effort next time. NOW - while you are available, please show us (me anyway) the proper use of the antiquated salt cellar and salt spoon usage. I love mine and actually use them, probably not correctly because I cannot find any information on them. I also use a knife rest and put in under the knife in a classic table setting.
@@jerrycummings2821 I will try to do this in a future video. However, the one I have planed for Christmas is already in the works.
Is it ok to use the polish on designs on the handle of a stainless steel spoon?
Sure. Just remember that anytime you use polish on anything you will take a little of the detail off. It is a trade off. Normally I use it quite a bit on the bowl of the spoon to remove scratches and then just lightly on the handle so the spoon is not two different colors.
@@finechinaman3448 thanks!
@@dylanfahoome7735 No problem
Very interesting. Thanks Fine China Man 🦘🦘🦘😊
Hummels figurines tell me weird things...
Thanks
It's STIR-LING not STARE-LING. SMH.
Guess I shouldn’t use sand paper on my stainless steel flatware...
You made a 6 minute video and the only important info is the product you use to polish. You held it uin such a way the entire name is NOT VISIBLE. A classic worthless UA-cam.
Geez, somebody needs more than a little polishing! Fortunately, another post offered the name, Wenol. Hope it is not toxic like Bar Keepers Friend. Have been tempted to experiment with Bon Ami, but do not want to risk dulling my made in Japan Reed & Barton. New versions of my pattern are much lighter weight.
What is the name of the product you're using--enol?
Wenol