[flipflopgirl]

Just curious why strapped pans?
Were you specifically looking for them or was it more of a stumbled across "good deal" kinda thing?
IME poorly maintained pans that require that much work to bring back online are a bad investment ....both in time and money.

All that elbow grease using abrasives like sos pads and brass fiber brushes may clean some of the nasty off but you will be left with deep scratches that essentially ruin the pans.

IMO toss them out and buy brand new good quality equipment chalking this up to experience gained.

OBTW...all the best wishes for your new project!

mimi

 

[flipflopgirl]

I get the whole single mom thing ....
We could maybe help a bit better if we knew what exactly you were working with.
Maybe a pix or two?

Stiff wire brushes are deadly on cookware.
Scratch damage causes sticking and are just a PITA unless you are willing to line every pan bottom and sides every time.
@foodpump had a very good idea.... will prolly cost some hard earned bucks but if you can still slide in under the retail price IMO you still made a good deal.

mimi