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Has anyone had experience with this stuff?

http://www.maasinc.com/testimonials.asp

How does it compare with Semichrome?

It looks like it's a US product and only available there?

I tried it and thought it was a bit more abrasive than Semi-Chrome. More a matter of personal preference I guess. Once you get used to using a product, it's hard to change

Hi I have used Maas and Glitz and have never had a problem. Be careful though, I used Maas by hand on a transitional RZM SS dagger, careful not to touch the burnished motto and people here accused me of having used a buffing or polishing wheel.I have found that both products are very good at removing rust and general marks from most blades. They also do well with water and moisture marks.I have never used Simi Chrome but know that both Toms recommend its use.cheers, Ryan

I use Maas but only when I think I need to start off with a more abrasive polish. Plus it all depends on what I want to clean. These tips were given to me by a long time friend and collector. It works for me and I have never had a problem with it. No matter what the metal is I first wash it, yes wash it.
I use a soft bristle tooth brush and a mild detergent using hot water, some use warm water but I perfer hot because it loosens up the small particles of scuz. After thourghly drying,ourside air is best,I use the same tooth brush and apply Maas in a circular motion all over. I buff that to a shine and apply Semi-Chrome with a soft lent free cotton cloth and rub it briskly with not too much pressure. After it drys to a slight film I use a clean soft bristle tooth brush and lightly hit it from all different angles. Then I use a clean cotton cloth to buff it out.
That method has always worked for me because it looks great afterward.

Another tip he gave me turns out to be the best thing about Semi-Chrome. Don't clean or throw away the cloth you used for final buffing.
The dried Semi-Chrome and the black residue are great for touch up shines on a regular basis without using more of it.
The stuff seems to last forever.

Semi Chrome is the lightest in abrasive action over the other two mentioned, been using it for over 35 yrs. and it is still the best.

I've just tried MAAS and it's official, I can't tell the difference between that and Semichrome.

I only ever do a light hand polish though...