Bimini Support Bars Beginning to Rust

[Sailagain]

I am seeing some minor surface rust on the bars that support the Bimini. What is the best way to deal with this?

[Vasco]

Elbow grease or Spotless Stainless. Home - Spotless Stainless Removes Rust, Protects Stainless Steel
I have no connection with Spotless but it's one of the few products that does what it claims to do.

[roverhi]

'Barkeeper's Friend' or any compound with Oxalic acid in it. The acid makes the rust go away without much, if any, polishing. Barkeeper's Friend is available at Target.

[Cheechako]

Get a container of 3M "Finesse it". Great for everything from stainless to gel coat. No silicones etc. expensive... about $20 a pint. Very easy to use. Everyone has their way of doing it. I personally would avoid any liquid acid until the rust is deep. It sounds like you just have a light surface condition. Acid attacks the grain boundaries in stainless and will make the rust come back even faster... and worse.

[night0wl]

I use collinite metal wax. The polish takes off the rust and leaves a protective coat. It can be tough if the rust is severe, but surface rust comes off easy.

[Sailagain]

Thank you to everyone who responded!

I used the collinite metal wax - everything looks good as new.

Thanks!