On Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:40:24 -0500, Art Todesco >
wrote:

>Well, maybe a bit off topic, maybe not. I have a nice, heavy new 2
>quart saucier and have been keeping it bright and shinny, so I
>thought. But, now after a year or so, I've noticed the outside is
>turning sort of goldish color. The inside is a brushed stainless,
>but the outside is polished stainless steel. Obviously the gold
>color is a buildup of tiny grease splashes that apparently didn't
>come off during regular cleaning. Is there a good way to remove
>this? I've heard applying ammonia and putting the pot in a tight
>plastic bag overnight. Will this really work? Thanks.

Most likely the amber hue is due to over heating... sometimes it can
be removed with a fine polishing compound, try Noxon:
http://www.amazon.com/Reckitt-Bencki...8571537&sr=1-7