Restoring Cast Aluminum

[@galactic_canes]

This video saved my life! I managed to get my mom a 8qt Magnalite roaster off of eBay for Christmas and had absolutely no experience in restoration of any kind. The thorough explanations and demonstrations were so helpful and didn’t made me feel like an idiot for not knowing how to do some simple things (like sanding metal). It looks great and I can’t wait to give it to her! ❤

[@lindap9079]

Thank you for the coaching session. I just paid $11 for a Pressure Canner. It has a dull finish, so I want to bring it back to life.

[@heidijankowski5558]

Thanks for the EXCELLENT video! My husband restore a lot of CI, but really didn't have any knowledge on how to restore cast aluminum (except NOT to put it in lye!). He'll enjoy this video and use your knowledge and techniques to restore some aluminum cookware for a current customer. Greatly appreciated!

[@dededenver9560]

Hi! I just cleaned up a beautiful Guardian Service aluminum griddle. Those pock marks on the sides are impossible to clean old burned on grease. I tried your Easy-Off blue can spray, and combined with a toothbrush, it now looks like brand new! The cooking surface was pretty clean, so I just did a light scrub with some steel wool. The whole piece looks really good now. Thank you so much for your video!

[@kris-8596]

Excellent presentation to pertinent details! Love the polish demonstration of the four versions of sanding! Thank you!

[@jamitysmom]

Oh WOW! I'm so glad I watched this video! I am thinking of all of the cast aluminum pans that I've passed on because I didn't know it could be restored! It's a lot of work but so worth it! Thank you for sharing!

[@chevyrell]

Thank you for this. I was looking for instructions that could be done by hand and not with items like a buffer wheel. Super helpful.

[@_Lazare]

I have an old set of Canadian Wear Ever pots and pans , all mint and beautiful ! I came here to see if they were safe to use and I found you here , yes I find these are the best family set of pot I ever will have . I love them

[@rjchavers9267]

Thank you for such a great informative video without the fluff. I've got some high grit sandpaper that I used to use when helping my dad restore an old Harley and never even thought about using that.

[@KittyKatVtg-n9n]

GREAT video! I found a Magnalite 4007P Roast & Bake pan at my Dad’s house (he’s 86) that needed some attention. Not only did your expert tutorial fix the pan, your explanation & history of cast aluminum was very enlightening! Thank you for what you do! I have subscribed and will be recommending your videos to friends & family 🫶

[@shasta807]

Can’t wait to try this on my vintage Magnalite pots! Thank you ✨

[@marymorales8609]

Thanks for the video! I recently acquired 2 of the small roasters and I thought they were clean as could be. I’m amazed at how the look now after your tips and advice. They look amazing!

[@The_Purringlady]

Thank you for this great tutorial! The step by step info really helps.

[@marksanders8028]

Great video. I would like to see how you polished underneath the handle.

[@melaneymattson3733]

Thanks so much for this info. I have a nice set of Magnalite cookware from the eighties. Anodized aluminum pots/skillet with polished aluminum lids and needed to find a way to bring back the shiny lids.

[@jenjohnson2984]

Thank you for this! I picked up a Griswold cast aluminum Dutch oven with lid that needs a good cleaning, but I was unsure what to use.

[@rhiannas1355]

OMG. Can’t wait to see the end! 🍿 I have my mom’s pot like this, and I can never seem to get those stubborn patchy black spots off from the inside.

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Great video. I had no idea that aluminum was used in the teens. I have several pieces of Magnalite I need to polish and clean the inside. Thanks for the information.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Thanks for the education....I have a Magnalite Saucepan with ears....from the 1980's? I have never knew it was supposed to look like that with a mirror finish. Thanks again

[@lyndamooney1592]

Thank you so much for all information. I did not know much about them.

[@casolver]

Just got a Magnalite myself and looking forward to polishing it up!

[@debbie845]

Thank you so much Mudbrooker I have scrubbed and scrubbed now I know how not to scrub so much. Great how-to!!!!❤️

[@AliceButterfield-v5e]

Thank you so much. Wonderful UTube video. Have a Wagner Ware Vintage Aluminum Oval Roaster that I still use and need refurbished. It was my mother in laws.

[@elizabethmendiola5373]

That was amazing. I learned something new. Thank you.

[@jenniferhuckaby9982]

Do you have any tips on how to remove rust from cast aluminum pots?

[@Czechmate.z]

There is a product called "de-carbon " that will remove the burnt on grease and is safe for use on aluminum . I found it on Amazon .

[@brianlykins6663]

Just an FYI tip, after polishing your aluminum with whatever polishing cream you use, you will likely have a black residue all over you and everything you used. To clean and remove the "black" use baby powder to rub it down all over, and the black will be gone. All it is is oxidation of the aluminum. All the polishing and cleaning cloths used can be washed in washing machine and will come clean. Don't wash with your Sunday best and you'll be happy.

[@Maitree15]

thank you soooooo much. I have several Guardian pans and roaster. I already ruined the platter trying to clean it. I am pretty sure its a gonner. Can I use the same technique for them?

[@TheMudbrooker]

I would think so, give it a try.

[@adrianhall1208]

Great video! I’m working on a large roaster and it has some pitting on the inside. Would it be safe to use the wet sanding process on the inside and skip polishing?

[@TheMudbrooker]

Yes.

[@gabrieltone9634]

Can you you use a scotchbrite pad also to remove most of the oxidization?

[@TheMudbrooker]

Yes

[@cdelliodellio6011]

I bought a Magnalite 4265m and it has some bad pitting inside.. The outside is fine. What can I do to make it smooth and restore it?? Sander or sandpaper?? What should I do??

[@TheMudbrooker]

Pits rarely cause a problem with usability and trying to sand out deep pits will cause thin spots and uneven heating. Your best bet is to steel wool or sand the inside until it's shiny again and call it a day.

[@carmelaegitto4318]

I have the same exact blue can of Easy Off Fume Free Spray. It says on the back of the can not to use on aluminum as it can damage the surface. Can you explain?

[@kristinewilde8662]

That was 👍 great. Thank you.

[@mariagarcia436]

Hi I would Like to use your Expertise on a question if a pot slightly rocks on a table is it a pot that is no good and also if it has slight chipping or warn away on top of lid will that affect its use?

[@TheMudbrooker]

Usually a little rock or wobble doesn't effect how a pan cooks, the only exception is be hard to use on a glass top stove if the wobble is severe. Nicks and chip in the enamel on a lid aren't a problem unless there's quite a bit flaking off.

[@mariagarcia436]

@@TheMudbrooker thank you very much for your quick response and your help

[@jasonkaminski6230]

Great video on a tough material. I’ve made the mistake of putting cast aluminum in the dishwasher. DONT!!! Dishwashers turn cast aluminum BLACK & Chalky (ruined!) after only one wash. Fortunately it was only a small part, not an entire piece of cookware.

[@iridios6127]

You don't need to worry about it. Nothing is ruined. If you don't like those nice patina - you can remove it with steelwool or chainmail scrubber.

[@motorchanger]

learned some great lessons...both about cleaning and the history of Wagner...

[@christine-ep4bx]

how do you clean sink, or?

[@blakelypeele9271]

I have inherited my grandmothers old Jenn-Aire cooktop. It has a cast aluminum griddle accessory. The underside is silver and the cooking surface is black. It appears Jenn-Aire still makes cast aluminum griddles with the same coloration. Does anyone know how to clean the dark surface without damaging it? I haven’t been able to find abundant information on it.

[@gulisses2435]

Have you found information about this ? I have the same problem.

[@blakelypeele9271]

@@gulisses2435 Not yet, when I have time I will contact the company.

[@willie_mellow]

Thank you for the instructive video. Also you sound like Patrick Warburton.

[@cynthiawesley8470]

Hi Mr. Radio Voice. I hope you're feeling better. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. See all y'all tonight.

[@melaneymattson3733]

What was Mud's loss?

[@cynthiawesley2318]

@@melaneymattson3733 I'm so sorry I missed your question a couple months back. I wouldn't have seen it had I not been binge watching🤣 He had a close close friend pass. He was some kinda sad. It was heart breaking.

[@musicman-bl5kr]

I have a Griswold, No 8, Maslin Kettle, 938. Any information like, age, value, etc, would be greatly appreciated.

[@gulisses2435]

Can i clean it with an angle grinder?

[@TheMudbrooker]

Bad idea, aluminum is soft and a grinder will do a lot of damage.

[@Kay-zj4cu]

I have a vintage cast aluminum dutch oven my grandma passed down. It’s got little bumps on the lid and sides, so I’m worried if I tried the sandpaper and polish that it would look weird/bad. Should I attempt it or is there another way to make it look not so worn out? The inside is smooth, could I polish the inside or is polishing just for the outside? Great video btw!

[@TheMudbrooker]

If it's textured sanding would mess that up. You could skip to the polish step and use a lot of elbow grease, it won't remove metal and it should help a lot.

[@louisesearby7522]

If you use the polish with the 1500 paper that would get it cleaner

[@janetbautista1324]

I just recently got a wager magnalite sauce pant from Good will auction that I need to clean

[@richardfiedler2201]

Once you start using them vintage pans U won't stop collecting them. Lol

[@cynthiawesley8470]

Congrats Janet

[@JNante]

@@richardfiedler2201 I know just like Corning ware. I inherited both from my mom, all the pieces I don't have I'm on the constant search. The bad part, I'm not even doing that much cooking 🤣. I just know it's better than any of this new stuff, I've lived long enough to know that... 59 yrs young.

[@noragallamo8241]

Can this be used for Guardian Service Ware?

[@TheMudbrooker]

Yup.

[@katherinehunter8690]

I ran mine through the dishwasher and now it has a patina. Do I sand it now? And then use polish or can I go straight to polishing?

[@dededenver9560]

Never put anything made from aluminum in the dishwasher.

[@Graciaplena12]

Oops..I really scratched and gouged mine. Any suggestions

[@TwistyTrav]

Why do you need to remove the "build up" on the griddle? Isn't that just natural seasoning? I understand restoring cast aluminum to its original finish. But in my experience, any good old piece of cookware works better with age & use.

[@kelley55rn]

Thank you so much!

[@mikenewby7670]

Awesome mud,

[@raymond5194]

Thanks Mud.

[@Far7rom]

Amazing

[@JW-ez1kt]

Great video. Now clean that sink out

[@donne9768]

Great video! Just what I needed to see before restoring the aluminum on my GE waffle maker and sandwich grill. BTW, you have a great face for radio! ;-)_

[@Maitree15]

WOW

[@robinsareolas]

#0000 steel wool or Never Dull would make that lid shine like a diamond in a goats ass.

[@cynthiawesley8470]

🐐🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@harleybraeden7853]

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[@ivatheisen7167]

Cooking in or on aluminum is bad for your health.

[@danamcmorris788]

I have been using my Wagner pan since my father cooked in it for us as kids. Same pan 40 years later, I use it almost everyday and we are all okay. What studies have you found to support that is it bad for us?

[@ivatheisen7167]

@@danamcmorris788 just as if you cook on cast iron that iron leeches into your food which is good for you. Same goes with aluminium. Just do a lil research on aluminum and you'll find it is harmful.

[@danamcmorris788]

@@ivatheisen7167 - I have researched, that is why I ask where you got your info from. I don't just trust random websites I look for studies. Aluminum is hazardous in high amounts but no studies have shown the high amounts when using cast aluminum to cook. The opposite has been shown.

[@ivatheisen7167]

@@danamcmorris788 if your cookware is uncoated there are alot of articles on it.

[@sarukravitz4981]

Many things are hazardous at HIGH DOSES. If you drink enough water, it will cause your brain cells to swell, which can lead to coma and even death. The sun emits radiation that can cause cancer. Carrots contain arsenic; so does rice and a whole bunch of other foods including potatoes. Lectins in red kidney beans can cause severe stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cucurbitacins in zucchini or summer squash can cause vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and collapse. The list goes on and on. Again, it’s the DOSE that’s significant. After oxygen and silicon, aluminum is the third most abundant element and the most common metal of the earth’s crust. If one wants to minimize aluminum exposure from cooking (and not all the other environmental sources out there like cosmetics, antiperspirants, baking stabilizers, etc.), then it's best to avoid cooking acidic food in it, or cooking at temperatures higher than 450ºF, or storing food in it for long periods of time. That's being intelligent and purposeful, not blindly abstinent. If this sort of thing concerns you then you need to also check glass cookware (toxins in the manufacturing process), cast-iron cookware (carcinogenic oils trapped in the pits in the metal), stainless steel cookware (reactive with some acidic foods), ceramic cookware..... the list goes on. It’s easy to waltz in and claim “Cooking in or on aluminum is bad for your health” with some kind of vague hand-waving when asked for specifics, but unless backed up it’s just uninformed fear-mongering. And now, this comment has become a prime example of Brandolini’s Law: The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.