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posted on May 19, 2002 08:55:32 AM
I recently purchased a box of Denby dinnerware, and when I got home, I found that all the plates have silver grey marks on them, maybe from utencil use. Does anyone know a way of removing or reducing these? They really spoil the look of the plates.
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dorrie
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posted on May 19, 2002 09:26:04 AM
Try using Barkeepers Friend, which can be purchased from Walmart or some supermarkets.
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on May 19, 2002 09:46:21 AM
Take a small piece of fine grit sandpaper, hold the dish under running water and GENTLY use the sandpaper like an eraser.
Sounds kooky but it really works on porcelain or pottery.
I cleaned up a $600 Vernon Kilns Walt Disney Fantasia bowl this way.
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on May 19, 2002 09:47:23 AM
Oh, and metal marks on dinnerware are usually the result of being in the dishwasher next to metal pans.
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amber
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posted on May 19, 2002 11:44:48 AM
I will look for the Barkeepers friend, I hope it is also available in Canada.
Flullythewondercat, does the sandpaper not take the glaze off the porcelain or pottery? I think you are right about the pots in the dishwasher, the marks look like that, an aluminum foil plate will do the same thing.
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on May 20, 2002 08:17:13 AM
If you use the sandpaper gently, it will not remove the glaze.
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classicrock000
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posted on May 20, 2002 10:47:17 AM
use the grease from elvis's hair-that will remove anything
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sanmar
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posted on May 20, 2002 12:55:22 PM
I would never use sandpaper, too much danger of removing the glaze. Try jewelers rouge or some auto rubbing compuound. Either one of these should work w/o scratching the glaze.
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landotters
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posted on May 20, 2002 01:30:33 PM
Try baking soda, this works wonders and doesn't leave damage. It actually took a spot of rust off of a porcelain figurine for me.
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getkicksonrte66
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posted on May 20, 2002 02:14:45 PM
SIMICHROME Polish works great-- Had alot of old Fiesta plates etc w/ gray marks and simichrome made them go Bye Bye 
Some auto parts stores carry this stuff--its a tube that comes boxed.
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mrspock
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posted on May 20, 2002 04:50:37 PM
try toothpaste .....
spock here......
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amber
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posted on May 21, 2002 05:33:36 AM
Thanks for all the great ideas!
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on May 21, 2002 07:35:15 PM
I would never use sandpaper, too much danger of removing the glaze.
I never cease to marvel at the acumen of those who, without attempting it, just magically "know" something isn't going to work.
Me, I like to try things out for myself.
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sparkz
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posted on May 21, 2002 09:33:07 PM
Pfaltzgraff makes a product specifically for the purpose of removing utensil stains. The glaze on Pfaltzgraff is very similar to that used by Denby.
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amber
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posted on May 22, 2002 04:47:25 AM
fluffythewondercat I did try sandpaper on one of the plates, they were no good as they were anyway, and it definately helped. The marks didn't disappear completely, but are greatly reduced. I think the point is like you said to use very fine sandpaper, the glaze doesn't appear affected. I want to try all the methods, it's good to know what works best, great to have so many ideas. Thanks folks.
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