Gleam in yo Sheen

[MrBillyShears]

Next question: Say I bought a couple of used cornys from a local brew store and they had stickers and sticker gunk and just gunky patina even though they are relatively clean. Suppose I would want to get those puppies to a nice clean finish- high polish or just even finish with no stickers. Any advice? Sander,a variety of sand paper, and some polish?

Now that I am bringing kegs to parties, I think it would look more presentable with a nice and clean keg. Yes, I know I could have bought them new, but I didn't. So now what?

[MrBillyShears]

Ok, got this info on sticker removal:

Both WD40 and Goo Gone are effective at dissolving the adhesive of the stickers. Use of these products along with a razor blade will assist in scraping the labels off. A scrub pad will help to remove any residual glue. If you really want to shine up your keg and get rid of any discoloration or minor rust spots, Bar Keeper's friend (an acid based metal cleaner) works well.

I'll give that a shot and try some metal polish afterwards.

[Henning1966]

Hey Billy once you get the stickers off go get your self a green 3m scrubby and some bar keepers friend from just about any store. Scrub the hell out of them and I am sure they will be blinding.

[bub]

Avoid the green scrubby and go with the white ones for the best gleam, green will leave scratches.
BUB

[MrBillyShears]

I'm on my way out now to get supplies. Thanks for the info. It's cleaning time now that I am brewing again after the Summer. Pain in the ass but feels good. Wait a minute....what did I just say?

Cheers!

[MrBillyShears]

Well, it worked pretty good. I got the stickers off and that really made them look good. I got most of the adhesive gunk off with razor blades and wd40. I did use the green scrubies a little on places with stubborn spots. Then I used Brasso to do some polishing. I couldn't find some of the products mentioned.

All in all, it did make a difference and makes my beer more presentable. I know a jeweler and may ask her advice about polishing. They definitely know the steps to make something shine brightly. If I figure that out, I will posts the steps here.

Here's mud in your eye. That is a weird saying. And so it goes.