How to Polish Stainless to a Billet Shine

Fine metal surfaces in home decor and antiques are an investment in the appearance of your home. A lustrous, mirror-like shine brings out the true beauty of these metal accents. Using the wrong polish can result in a hazy or dull finish and end up detracting from the appearance instead of enhancing it. You can polish your stainless steel items to a billet shine using appropriate supplies that remove tarnish, haze and discoloration while enhancing the natural luster of the steel.

Clean cloths
White vinegar
Club soda
Metal polish

Instructions

- 1
  Moisten a clean cloth with undiluted white vinegar. Wring out the cloth to remove any excess moisture.
- 2
  Wipe down the stainless steel surface to remove surface dirt and stains. Scrub stains to remove them.
- 3
  Moisten another cloth with club soda and rub the steel surface to remove any last stains that remain. Dry the steel with another cloth.
- 4
  Place a nickel-sized amount of metal polish onto a clean cloth. Rub the polish into the surface of the stainless steel.
- 5
  Move the cloth in small, circular motions to buff the surface. When the metal polish turns black, change to a new cloth and wipe the polish off.
- 6
  Buff the metal with a dry cloth to remove any last traces of metal polish and bring it to a lustrous shine.

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