Per an earlier conversation, if you have SS that is prone to rust, it may need re-passivating. Wichard makes a paste that uses phosphoric acid for this... much safer than trying to deal with Nitric acid. West Marine as well as others carry it, check out the product at WM's site: http://tinyurl.com/2dvmme Keith _____ Borrow money from pessimists-they don't expect it back.