Comments on: Removing Scratches From Stainless Steel Appliances

By: Paul Woodhouse

Paul Woodhouse — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:12:04 +0000

@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.

By: Beverly D Mikel

Beverly D Mikel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:50:07 +0000

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.

By: shallie

shallie — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:12:04 +0000

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

By: Paul Woodhouse

Paul Woodhouse — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:01:50 +0000

@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.

By: Patricia Griner

Patricia Griner — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:52:39 +0000

How do I get a small dent out of a stainless steel refrigerator?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:23:49 +0000

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

By: Sears Parts

Sears Parts — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:01:21 +0000

Not only useful, I did it and it works! I had a big scratch on my dish washer and now it’s invisible.

By: c. alper

c. alper — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:29:59 +0000

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 !

By: Paul Woodhouse

Paul Woodhouse — Fri, 18 May 2007 16:28:49 +0000

You’re more than welcome.

You obviously have something of a deft touch.

By: JAN

JAN — Fri, 18 May 2007 16:25:16 +0000

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!!!!!