Maintenance & Restoration
Breathing new life into stainless steel. Auswide specialises in tea stain removal, mechanical polishing, protective treatment and full restoration of stainless steel products across Perth — without the cost of replacement.
The Problem
Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, but it is not maintenance-free. All grades of stainless steel will stain and discolour over time due to surface deposits — particularly in Perth's coastal environment where salt air accelerates the process.
The most common issue is tea staining — a brown surface discolouration caused by iron oxide deposits settling on the stainless steel surface. Left untreated, tea staining progresses to pitting and genuine corrosion, significantly reducing the life of your investment.
The solution is a regular maintenance program combined with professional treatment — and in many cases, full restoration is possible without replacement.
"Breathing new life into stainless steel" — Auswide's restoration service uses mechanical polishing and specialist treatment to bring pitted, dull or heavily stained stainless back to a near-new condition.
How It Works
Auswide uses a proven three-stage process to restore and protect stainless steel surfaces.
We inspect the stainless steel to determine the degree of staining, pitting or corrosion and recommend the appropriate treatment — cleaning, polishing or full restoration.
Treatment restores the chromium-oxide layer that gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance. We remove tea staining, surface rust and pitting — restoring the stainless steel to a near-new appearance without replacement.
A specialist protective coating is applied to the cleaned surface, making it water-repellent and significantly reducing the rate of future staining. Easier and cheaper to maintain going forward.
Why Treat
Mechanical polishing eliminates surface irregularities and restores the chromium-oxide layer that gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance — critical in Perth's salt-air coastal environment.
Mechanical polishing eliminates surface irregularities and restores the consistent finish that makes stainless steel attractive in the first place.
Regular maintenance dramatically extends the service life of stainless steel installations, protecting your original investment.
In most cases, professional restoration costs a fraction of replacement. Auswide can restore what others would replace.
What We Restore
Our treatment can be applied to both new and existing stainless steel surfaces across residential, marine and commercial applications.
Common Questions
For coastal or pool-side installations, we recommend cleaning every 3–6 months with warm water and mild detergent. Inland installations in lower-exposure environments can go longer between cleans. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
Yes. Our treatment can be applied to both new installations and existing stainless steel that has already started to stain or discolour. In most cases, even heavily stained stainless can be restored to a near-new appearance before treatment is applied.
Light tea staining can often be removed with a specialist stainless steel cleaner and a soft cloth, wiping in the direction of the grain. For heavier staining or pitting, professional mechanical polishing is required. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach or acid-based cleaners — these damage the surface.
No. The coating we apply is specifically formulated for stainless steel and is safe around adjacent materials including glass, timber, concrete and powder-coated surfaces. We take care to mask surrounding areas during application.
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, bleach, hydrochloric acid and any product containing chlorine. These strip the protective layer and accelerate corrosion. Use warm water, mild detergent and a soft cloth — always wiping with the grain.
Stainless steel can corrode, but it is far more resistant than ordinary steel. The chromium in stainless steel forms a passive oxide layer that resists rust. However, in harsh coastal or pool environments, surface deposits can break down this layer over time — which is why regular maintenance matters.
Don't replace it — restore it. Call Gavin for an assessment and quote on our maintenance and restoration services across Perth.
