So, first, what a great video. I recently picked up four pieces of Wagner Ware Sidney at a Goodwill in Iowa. I paid ten dollars for all of it. I knew it was special and couldn’t wait to get them home. One of them has a wooden handle, 4684-M. Loved your video. Now I know how to clean them and next time I make spaghetti I’ll try the egg. I had no idea you could fry an egg without any oil in the pan. Thanks!
Thanks Skeeter! Ten dollars GoodWill score! I love it when they don't price gouge! I think the hardest part is just patience cleaning these old pans. Happy New Years!
I've been trying to find an old-fashioned noodle pot like my grandma used to have and came across this video. It's incredibly satisfying to watch. Thank you. When I find my perfect pot, I'm going to use your technique to clean it.
Awesome video I picked up 3 pieces of magalite Wagner today and stared researching the way to make it look like yours does now. I ran across a tuber who was working so hard I knew it could be done without oven cleaner 2 types of sand paper hours of sanding and scrubbing nice technique. Thanks
Beautiful restoration of this cookware! I found a set of these pots at Goodwill a few years ago for a great price. They are my favorite pots to use. The built in pouring spouts are awesome also! It is great, underrated cookware!
Watching you do the restoration, is like watching a master, at play. So amazing and satisfying to watch, and as ALWAYS, the end results, …WOW… Great job Master Prime!!
Very relaxing video. I love old cookware also. My late Aunt's trick for aluminum was boiling rhubarb leaves which contain oxalic acid, but I haven't tried it.
I'm gonna have to try spaghetti and egg! I always enjoy seeing you bring back the dignity to these old cooking vessels. I can't believe how beautifully they came out. At the same time I feel bad to see Santa on his pretty tapestry placemat get dirty again. It really is a pretty placemat. 😂
If you do try spaghetti and egg I'd love to know what you thought. Ya know, a few months back I found those mats on ebay. I didn't go for them but maybe it is time for a new Santa . He has served me well :)
I found thia exact piece at goodwill for $10. Thank you for the video. Mine has a lot of carbon build up on the bottom. How would you recommend cleaning it? Thanks
I highly recommend the Warner steel brush stripper on Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GE1UTA0 Use Bar Keepers Friend and try and follow the direction of the lines. Either way good luck!
Wow, great job, looks like new. Now I just need to know the tool you used to get into the crevices and what type of brush that was. (steel?) I never thought about polishing the handle and top 👍🏽. Now off to eBay to find more pieces to add to my AMMD mom collection. I have some visions, and Corning ware also. Found a very old Mag at grandmas last year when my great uncle passed. Mines been gone since 06'. I understand the loss.
The tool was half of a broken artist's compass, I've had for years. The brush is a Warner stainless steel stripper brush from amazon, very cheap but has been holding up very well. Condolences on your loss.
Thanks! :) I don't make it non stick actually. I do condition it. Here's a video I made about it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NmSASGZiry0.html
What was the brush you used on the bottom! Looked like wire? What size? I'd be afraid it would scratch!!! Also, the steel wool and the sandpaper!!! In the transcription, it did not say what size/ grain???? And wetting it, does what?? I've a few pieces (8) I'd like to clean up. I use, not collect. Thanks will you post other video about upkeep, cleaning, care of Magnalite? Thanks
It's a Warner stainless wire brush, from Amazon under $4. The bottoms of Magnalite have etching lines already. If you scour in the direction of the lines, any scratches will be hard to notice. I used 1500 grit sandpaper on the lid. Mothers Mag polish shines that right up! Wet sanding helps the sandpaper glide and no aluminum dust. Putting a drop of dish soap in the water dish helps too. The steel wool was a Brillo pad, and just elbow grease.
Yes you can take the handle off. If the pot has been washed thoroughly there won't be any polish left, so yes as well. But, seasoning, like cast iron if that's what your thinking, not a good idea. Aluminum is not as porous. Try this instead: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NmSASGZiry0.html
@@denisegozdziak3995 Bon Ami 1886 formula. Unfortunately it was discontinued in 2022. They have another version, I just don't think it's as good. I also use Bar Keepers Friend.
I don't see why not. And they don't make Bon Ami 1886 anymore, but I love Bar Keepers. I really should compare with Comet. Anything that works is good IMO.
Bowed up or down? Up, I don't think there's anything you can do. Down, Hand filing or machining of some sort. There's always the hammer and a block of wood method but you run the risk of cracking the aluminum.
Yes you can. Unfortunately it might take a little work. Mother Mag Aluminum polish is wonderful on these old pans. If the damage isn't too bad, you can try that first. And use Bar Keepers friend and Brillo for the underside. If not you might have to wet sand the damaged layer. 800 grit, then 1500. Then Mothers Mag. Either way you have to get to the good aluminum under the damaged... Or, buy a new lid off ebay :)
Thank you. I used bar keepers friend and a brillo pad and lightly sanded it and it actually worked! I just need to get some Mother mag and aluminum polish and I think that should finish it off! @@xetaprime
That's a loaded question. If you mean pitting? A power tool is probably your only option, with the risk of ruin. If you mean it's dark gray inside? I've heard Cream of Tartar with hot water will bring the shine back, though I haven't tried it. I usually just use elbow grease, Brillo or scouring pad with Bar Keepers Friend. Patience is key. Do a little everyday, by the end of the week it'll be looking pertty.
Okay, so, it not really coats. Mothers Mag is a fine abrasive polish. I think I did three to four passes on this saucepan. More on the lid because of the extra scratches. I don't remember for sure.
Great video, question for you i made a HORRIBLE mistake. Sometimes when I get cast-iron that is really bad and Rusty I spray stove cleaner on it rap it in a plastic bag overnight clean it with vinegar or soap and water A okay. I tried this with my 1930s Wagner Ware Magnolite aluminum pot absolutely destroyed turned everything completely gray do you happen to know if there's any fix for this ?
UGH! I'm so sorry I can just imagine :( Sadly the only thing I can think of is using an electric polisher or buffer? You'll have to get past the damage somehow. Good luck and if you do fix let us know what worked.
