I got a lot of stainless fittings and fasteners off the two old boats I bought this year. What is the best way to clean them up?

It's mainly the screws, bolts and nuts - the threads are full of 'gunk'.

There is a fair bit of paint on screw heads and stainless saddles too.


Currently between boats
Previously …
Cobra 570
Cobra 581
Mosquito 126
Arafura Cadet 738