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Can steel oxidize?????????

I have a tiara and it oxidized and I'm not sure what material it is. I know it it isn't metal so i was wondering if is steel? Also if it's steel, can I do something to clean it?

Answer:

Yes - Steel can oxidize, its most commonly called rust Steel is a metal. Depending on the level of oxidation, you might be able to polish it with very fine steel wool. If is is really bad, then you might need a chemical cleaner such as Naval Jelly, which can be found at the hardware store. But the Naval Jelly might discolor the metal, so then you might need to polish it afterward to return its finish.

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