Brushed stainless care

[szyp]

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to remove scratches from brushed stainless steel without making it worse? All suggestion are welcome., as long as you are niceabout it

[embolism]

how about 0000 steel wool and some type of lubricating compound or AIO going in the direction of the "brush" only?

[szyp]

I am aware of the importance of going with the grain- the scratch is against the grain..thanks for your tip, but pardon my newness, but what is AOI?

[FUNX650]

What type of surface, that's brushed SS, is the scratch(es) on/in...Sink, refrigerator, tool box?

If I remember correctly...The DeLorean came with a SS-wire-brush for scratch removal!!



Bob

[szyp]

The front of a brand new refrigerator- darn it!!

[mark58]

STANDARD ABRASIVES - BUFF & BLEND WHEELS

Fits in electric drill or air grinder. Max speed 8000 rpm.you need to get VERY FINE wheels. Must practice on other surface first. I would also check Lowes or Home depot for similar product.

[FUNX650]

I am aware of the importance of going with the grain- the scratch is against the grain..thanks for your tip, but pardon my newness, but what is AOI?

The front of a brand new refrigerator- darn it!!

The look of Brushed SS is accomplished by scratches...Usually done with a belt sander at the factory, or their vendor.

My fridge has the hairline-scratches-effects, which, BTW, is the easiest to improve the appearance of "after-market-scratches".

Note: Do a Test Spot in an inconspicuous place, first and foremost, before attacking the blemished/scratched areas.

I went with the "least aggressive method first":
-A paste of BarKeeper's Friend rubbed gently, then with more passion behind one of the Wife's dishcloth (I liked the ribbed material to simulate the hairline scratching effect.) Some improvement in one area...Not so much on another (below the ice-maker).

Stepped up a level to:
Revere Copper & SS Cleaner (Home Depot); Some more, but not enough for the one area below the ice-maker.

Up a level to the:
Scratch-B-Gone Kit (Home Depot)...Getting there.

Up one more level:
3M Perfect-it II Rubbing Compound (# 39002)

Last level of 'cutting' (only where I deemed necessary): Copper/Brass/SS "wool"...#0000, with the 3M product.

-I didn't use excessive downward pressure at any steps, just a little passion at times...You don't want to wind up with a "shiny" surface. Be Patient...Go Slow!!
-And as you know, always with the grain/ factory brushed-in SS-scratches.

-Clean-up with white vinegar.

You can try these methods if you so wish...You didn't say how deep the scratch(es) were, though.

Best of Luck!



Bob

[SATMAN40]

Amazon sell a product called scratch b gone, and yes it work..about $30.00 if not happy send it back.....

[Lasthope05]

Wet sand with fine grain sand paper. Start with 1000grit and if it doesnt work your way down to 800grit. You dont polish the scratch because you will just end up with a shiny spot on your finish. Sand with the grain

[szyp]

Thank you all for your help. I will report back on any success or lack of it.