Seasoning on Magnalite anodized aluminum fry pans needs to be removed and re-done, what is process?

I bought a set of three Magnalite anodized fry pans(used) and was told they needed to be cleaned out and re-seasoned. What would be the best way to remove the old seasoning?

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Best Answer

If you mean that the anodization has chipped and you have bare metal showing through, the best way to remove the remaining anodization is by sandpaper and lots of time/ effort (aluminum oxide, a.k.a. corundum/ ruby/ sapphire, is one of the compounds used in sandpaper, so it's sort of like grinding a diamond with another diamond). You could also likely dissolve it with concentrated acids or alkali, but these may also destroy the pan in the process, and I do not know that I would want to do that to cookware.

The most challenging problem lies in how to put the anodization back on (very controlled re-oxidation of the surface), without a large vat of hazardous chemicals or investing more money than the pan is worth having it commercially re-anodized.

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How do you Reseason anodized aluminum?

To season hard anodized aluminum, wash the cookware first to remove any remaining material from packing and dry with a paper towel. Put the cookware on the stove top at high heat, and add cooking oil. With a clean new sponge, spread the cooking oil around until the entire inner surface of the cookware has been coated.

How do you remove seasoning from aluminum?

Use Vinegar So, add two tablespoons of water with warm water and spread over the surface of your magnalite pots and pans. Then place the pots and pans over the stove and let the water boil. Once it starts boiling place the pot aside removing it from the stovetop.

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