Removing Scratches From Stainless Steel Appliances
Posted by Paul Woodhouse at January 17th, 2005
Somebody asked in the comments boxes about removing scratches from a stainless steel appliance.
I thought I’d share with the rest of you the best way to go about it.
It’s simply a case of having a fine enough grade scotchbrite pad and rubbing along the grain of the stainless steel. You’ll probably have to do most of the area that’s showing and it’ll give you a satin, brushed steel type of finish, but if it’ll do then it’s the way to go.
If you don’t believe me, you can go and visit the finishing.com website, which has a little messageboard discussion on exactly the same topic.
UPDATE: If you happen to find this useful, or find any other useful resources, please let me know in the comments.
I appreciate the tip as I bought a scratch and dent stainless steel refridgerator that has a small scratch on the side. this should help disguise it. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion. Using the Fine Scotch Brite pad worked great!!!! I thought I was going to look at annoying fine scratches on a stainless steel range hood fan forever, but with very little effort the scratches are gone, the hood fan looks great, and I am happy. MANY THANKS!!!!!
You’re more than welcome.
You obviously have something of a deft touch.
Used a scotch brite pad on a small area of a Jennair refrig door and caused a dull scratch mark. Any suggestions on a polish/restorer for this repair?? Thanks so much !
Not only useful, I did it and it works! I had a big scratch on my dish washer and now it’s invisible.
Would really like to get one of these pads - have seen scotch brite in the shops but want to be sure I get the right one, the fine pad. Can anyone tell me where you by these
How do I get a small dent out of a stainless steel refrigerator?
@Patricia I don’t know if this is possible, but you could try using something that has a suction cup, especially if the area affected has a bit of ‘give’. But, don’t hold me to that - ring the manufacturer.
Check the site links in the post and browse round the site, as they dedicate their bandwith to these types of problems.
I hope.
For the stainless steel dent; try using a blow dryer and getting the dent area quite warm and then a compresser. I read this somewhere.
Can’t hurt to try. It’s not going to damage anything
I have Viking appliances - they are cobalt blue but have lots of stainless. I too have scratches on the stainless steel portions of the range. What is the best kind of scotch brite pad to use? These cost me a lot of money and hate to see them look shabby. Please help.
Other websites I read talked about using WD-40, Ecolab Polish Cleaner, and Sprayway Stainless Steel Cleaner (from Restoration Hardware). Any comments.
@Beverly: Follow the links in the post and see what they recommend over there. But, the general rule of thumb is to go with a pad that isn’t overly abrasive and to rub with the grain. the last thing you want to be doing is creating new, more unsightly scratches.
But finishing.com in the link in the post is the place to go.