How do you shine and polish stainless steel???

[10-Ring]

I have really learned to appreciate Mothers mag wheel polish & a buffing wheel.

 

[Mainspring]

Flitz PASTE. I had no luck with the luquid Flitz, but was amazed at what the paste did in relatively short order with a simple cotton rag.

 

[G95]

http://www.amazon.com/Simichrome-Metal-Polish-Restorers/dp/B0006ZN9TS

http://www.amazon.com/Polishes-Simi...00068WNZG/ref=pd_sim_hi_2/002-1703639-3253614

 

[gdvan01]

Flitz.

 

[krolden]

Polshing CCW piece

I have a 1911 loaded in stainless steel. I was thinking about polishing it but wondered what purpose polishing a pistol does, and will it make it more resistant to rust and wear? This is my primary CCW piece, so I am just wondering if there are any benefits or should I just leave it alone. Thanks

 

[Shade00]

Polishing questions seem to get asked a lot. Heck, just a couple of days ago I asked a similar question, but pertaining to nickel and blued guns. IMHO, it would be a great idea to make a sticky in one of the forums with suggestions (and the usual disclaimers) about how to achieve the desired polish. It might take a little work, but I think it could be worth it, as information can be scarce; new gun owners are understandably skittish when it comes time to polish their high-dollar guns.

 

[krolden]

So overall is there any benefit, or is it just aesthetics? I was a little worried when some people mentioned "sanding", because it seems to me once the polish is gone, the pitting would allow itself to be open to rust.