Boat careStainless steel cleaner for brilliant results

Michael Rinck

 · 11.06.2025

Boat care: stainless steel cleaner for brilliant resultsPhoto: Wichard
Stainless steel care Wichinox
The tried and tested Wichinox care product is now available as a gel. The new formula makes it easier to treat hard-to-reach areas. It is suitable for cleaning and passivating stainless steel.

Wichard has further developed its well-known Wichinox stainless steel care product and now offers it as a gel. The new consistency makes it particularly easy to apply in hard-to-reach areas. Like its predecessor, Wichinox is still used to clean and permanently seal stainless steel in maritime environments.

Wichinox is used on deck fittings such as anchor fittings or on the pulpit and pushpit to remove dull spots or discolouration caused by flash rust. The gel can be applied easily and precisely. Users apply a thin layer to the surface to be treated and leave it to work for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the degree of soiling. The gel is then rinsed off with clear water. The process can be repeated for stubborn stains. The gel consistency prevents it from running off vertical surfaces too quickly. This allows the care product to work more efficiently.

Protective gloves and goggles must be worn during application. The product contains corrosive substances and should not come into contact with the skin or eyes. The container contains 250 millilitres of the care product and costs €26.10.

Products with oxalic acid have a similar effect, but significantly longer application times must be expected: Antigilb from Yachtcare, Rust Stain Remover from Yachticon and Stain Remover from International.



Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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