graphite grate polish (like black)

I have a 2 year old wood burner which I have used in my shed, unfortunately its slightly damp in there so it has gone a little rusty in places and needed a good cleanup and refurb to get it looking nicer.This black grate polish worked perfectly for it. First I sanded the stove to remove some of the rust and give the graphite something to bite into. I then applied the grate polish using it poured onto an old rag and worked into the woodburner. All very easy to do and it now looks better than it did new, genuinely.

Applied it to my rusty fire surround with a cloth and it's buffed up a treat. I wish I'd taken a before and after picture - the fireplace has been transformed. Be careful if you're applying it near marble, as I was, and which I managed to get two black streaks on. To my surprise I was able to just rub it off with little effort. In thirty minutes the fireplace was transformed and it was so easy to do - there's almost no effort required. The final finish is a glossy grey colour which is exactly the one it arrived with 30 years ago.If only all DIY went so well.....

I moved house and inherited a small wood burner that looked a little jaded. I applied this Stovax stuff and left it for a couple of days before gently polishing with a cotton cloth. Wonderful - looks like new! When I opened the tube I was expecting thickish texture - but no, fluid flowed out at first (fortunately I had protected the hearth with an old curtain). So I'd recommend to massage the tube before opening it, or just prepare to discard the initial squeeze until it emerges as non-liquid.

I bought this to use on our black cast iron fireplace which was in desperate need of a bit of TLC which had been the victim of some not so accurate wall painting. As other users have posted the mixture is quite sloppy and is easily splattered on surrounding areas (which we did need to repaint) but that aside the fireplace came up looking amazing and just like new with a beutiful finish. Would recommend this product. My only slight critisim would be that it took over a week to arrive once I had received confirmation that it had been dispatched, may have been the post office's fault mind you!

I think in old days, was called Zebo, then Zeebrite ... However, whatever was called, this grate polish works a treat.We don't actually use for grates. But made wooden item, metal items and where suited, other items look like shiney cast iron.Cast iron picture frame, ceiling light etc. (smiles)Only suggest caution when brushing it up to the lovely iron shine. If possible do out doors or wear a mask and cover expensive carpet area, as the ultra fine dust gets everywhere.However, once done, it never needs touching again and can be handled and dusted without any black coming off.Used to use way back in 50's to keep our Army barracks stove clean for inspections ... every day used.

The clue is in the title. But read all of it. And ignore the word 'black'. This will make your black metal grey/silver in colour, similar to a graphite pencil. That's fine if that's what you want. Note: the Zip product also contains graphite but presumably less as black metal will appear less grey/silver. If you want complete black then use the Gallery product. Happy polishing!

We have a victorian cast iron grate and over mantle which was showing rust in a number of places. The shelf has seen many years of various objects placed upon it and of course the usual cleaning and dusting. It really need some TLC. We used the product very sparingly and the effect was amazing to say the least. I was very impressed with its ability to cover the rust and give the final finish. It has to be said that this product will give a graphite finish. In other words a silver black look, but as this was the original finish this was what I expected. If you need a black finish this is not the product to buy as when it is polished it becomes the shiny graphite silver look. I have enough left over to repeat the procedure at least another 4 or 5 times. It does go a long way. I applied it with a soft brush and then polished with a cloth. In all I am very satisfied withe product and have no reservations in recommending it.

Bought this based on reviews and have not been disappointed, never seen my fireplace look so good. Another reviewer said some grate polish is no better than shoe polish and I would agree with that as, despite regular maintenance, mine was starting to rust. This polish instantly felt like quality and the coverage is superb. I would only say it's not for those looking for a matt black look, I wouldn't use it on the whole 'frontage' but for the grate and decorative parts it's amazingly shiny. Very happy.