I have some stanley roberts stainless flatwear that is about 35 yrs. old.
It is beginning to get rust stains. I was wondering if it can be recoated.
Would the price be beyond what it is worth? I like it because I have had it
so long. I googled the name but mostly got ebay stuff. Has anyone had any
experience or knowledge of this?

"Phyllis" > wrote in message
om...
> I have some stanley roberts stainless flatwear that is about 35 yrs.
old.
> It is beginning to get rust stains. I was wondering if it can be
recoated.
> Would the price be beyond what it is worth? I like it because I have had
it
> so long. I googled the name but mostly got ebay stuff. Has anyone had any
> experience or knowledge of this?

If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with. Silver plated flatware
wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate for
everyday service.

There are businesses that specialize in replacement flatware. You will pay
a big price even for inexpensive goods if they have what you want. I would
probably just look for some new flatware. If you can live with new Stanley
Roberts flatware, you can find it for sale he
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...berts+flatware A 36 piece set
for six with a storage box only costs $35

If you want to try to match your existing pattern, you can try he
http://www.replacements.com Enter "Stanley Roberts" in the pattern search
box

"Phyllis" > wrote in message
om...
> I have some stanley roberts stainless flatwear that is about 35 yrs.
old.
> It is beginning to get rust stains. I was wondering if it can be
recoated.
> Would the price be beyond what it is worth? I like it because I have had
it
> so long. I googled the name but mostly got ebay stuff. Has anyone had any
> experience or knowledge of this?

If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with. Silver plated flatware
wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate for
everyday service.

There are businesses that specialize in replacement flatware. You will pay
a big price even for inexpensive goods if they have what you want. I would
probably just look for some new flatware. If you can live with new Stanley
Roberts flatware, you can find it for sale he
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...berts+flatware A 36 piece set
for six with a storage box only costs $35

If you want to try to match your existing pattern, you can try he
http://www.replacements.com Enter "Stanley Roberts" in the pattern search
box

"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with. Silver plated flatware
> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
> for
> everyday service.


Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
like replacing my old stuff with new.

"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with. Silver plated flatware
> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
> for
> everyday service.


Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
like replacing my old stuff with new.

"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with. Silver plated flatware
> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
> for
> everyday service.


Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
like replacing my old stuff with new.

On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> wrote:

>
>"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>
>> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
>> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with .Silverplatedflatware
>> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
>> for
>> everyday service.
>
>
>Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
>it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
>would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
>pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
>nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
>like replacing my old stuff with new.

Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.

On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> wrote:

>
>"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>
>> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
>> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with .Silverplatedflatware
>> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
>> for
>> everyday service.
>
>
>Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
>it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
>would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
>pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
>nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
>like replacing my old stuff with new.

Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.

On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> wrote:

>
>"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>
>> If it is rusting, it must be inexpensive stainless steel. If that's the
>> case, it wouldn't have been coated to begin with .Silverplatedflatware
>> wouldn't rust even if the plating wore off. Few people use silverplate
>> for
>> everyday service.
>
>
>Yes it is stainless steel. I looked through all the patterns and can't find
>it. Thank you for the link. It is pretty ornate and probably not what I
>would have chosen now but as I said I have had it about 35 yrs. Some of the
>pieces just look like the dishwasher missed a spot. It does have a very
>nice feel to it but I guess it is time to retire it. As you can see I don't
>like replacing my old stuff with new.

Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.

"KLS" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> > wrote:
>
> Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
> detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
> cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
> summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.


Yes, I have done that in the past until I found out I shouldn't. What do you
mean your mother cleaned yours up? Do you know what she used? That would be
great if I could fix this and I will never use that citris stuff again.
>

"KLS" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> > wrote:
>
> Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
> detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
> cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
> summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.


Yes, I have done that in the past until I found out I shouldn't. What do you
mean your mother cleaned yours up? Do you know what she used? That would be
great if I could fix this and I will never use that citris stuff again.
>

"KLS" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
> > wrote:
>
> Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
> detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
> cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
> summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.


Yes, I have done that in the past until I found out I shouldn't. What do you
mean your mother cleaned yours up? Do you know what she used? That would be
great if I could fix this and I will never use that citris stuff again.
>

Phyllis wrote:
> I have some stanley roberts stainless flatwear that is about 35 yrs. old.
> It is beginning to get rust stains. I was wondering if it can be recoated.
> Would the price be beyond what it is worth? I like it because I have had it
> so long. I googled the name but mostly got ebay stuff. Has anyone had any
> experience or knowledge of this?
>
>
If it is truly stainless flatware it isn't coated, it's solid stainless
steel. Stainless will sometimes get rust spots, particularly if it is in
the diswasher up against non-stainless utensils. Take any kind of polish
and a soft cloth and buff the rust off, it will only be surface rust. HTH

George

Phyllis wrote:
> I have some stanley roberts stainless flatwear that is about 35 yrs. old.
> It is beginning to get rust stains. I was wondering if it can be recoated.
> Would the price be beyond what it is worth? I like it because I have had it
> so long. I googled the name but mostly got ebay stuff. Has anyone had any
> experience or knowledge of this?
>
>
If it is truly stainless flatware it isn't coated, it's solid stainless
steel. Stainless will sometimes get rust spots, particularly if it is in
the diswasher up against non-stainless utensils. Take any kind of polish
and a soft cloth and buff the rust off, it will only be surface rust. HTH

George

"George Shirley" > wrote in message
t...
>
>>
>>
> If it is truly stainless flatware it isn't coated, it's solid stainless
> steel. Stainless will sometimes get rust spots, particularly if it is in
> the diswasher up against non-stainless utensils. Take any kind of polish
> and a soft cloth and buff the rust off, it will only be surface rust. HTH
>
> George



It works! Thank you so much you have saved me some money.
>

"George Shirley" > wrote in message
t...
>
>>
>>
> If it is truly stainless flatware it isn't coated, it's solid stainless
> steel. Stainless will sometimes get rust spots, particularly if it is in
> the diswasher up against non-stainless utensils. Take any kind of polish
> and a soft cloth and buff the rust off, it will only be surface rust. HTH
>
> George



It works! Thank you so much you have saved me some money.
>

On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 13:47:12 GMT, "Phyllis"
> wrote:

>
>"KLS" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
>> detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
>> cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
>> summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.
>
>
>Yes, I have done that in the past until I found out I shouldn't. What do you
>mean your mother cleaned yours up? Do you know what she used? That would be
>great if I could fix this and I will never use that citris stuff again.

My mother, bless her heart, used steel wool (Brillo pads, I think) to
get most of it off, and then she used Tarn-X or similar to restore the
finish.

On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 13:47:12 GMT, "Phyllis"
> wrote:

>
>"KLS" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 08:24:57 GMT, "Phyllis"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> Are you running this stuff through a dishwasher with a citrus-scented
>> detergent? The citrus (lemon, usually) can react with the metal to
>> cause surface rusting. My mother cleaned up my Oneida stainess this
>> summer, and I'm going to switch back to regular Cascade.
>
>
>Yes, I have done that in the past until I found out I shouldn't. What do you
>mean your mother cleaned yours up? Do you know what she used? That would be
>great if I could fix this and I will never use that citris stuff again.

My mother, bless her heart, used steel wool (Brillo pads, I think) to
get most of it off, and then she used Tarn-X or similar to restore the
finish.