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What a disaster: you just found a scratch in your beautiful new stainless steel sink. Well, there are repair kits for that…and they’re not expensive. But do they work? Which one works best? In this article we test popular stainless steel scratch repair kits to see which one works the best. Move the wet sandpaper lightly over the scratch in the same direction of the grain. Feather out from the scratch to blend in the affected area. In the end, it seems that using a drum sander is a viable way to repair your stainless steel appliance; however, you are much better off finding someone to do the repair for you, if possible. See below where I find people in many metro areas. Finding a professional to do stainless steel scratch repair There are effective products on the market made just for this purpose, such as 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, Bar Keepers Friend, and Rolite Metal Polish. You can also try common household products, such as non-gel toothpaste or baking soda. In addition, you’ll need several microfiber cloths for applying and removing the compound. What You Need for Deep Scratches Some bowing out at the sides is normal. It is allowable up to 1/8”. This happens when the insulation foam is sprayed into the unit. It is liquid, but after it is sprayed into the unit is begins to expand and harden. As it expands to fill in all open areas, it can push against the cabinet and cause a slight bowing. This is one reason for the clearance requirements.
While the steps above will help you eliminate scratches on your stainless steel kitchen appliances and surfaces, you can also take steps to stop the scratches from occurring in the first place. The scratch is still clearly visible, but the nice, clean original brushing is now covered with somewhat wavy brush lines (which you get because it’s hard to use sandpaper in an exactly straight line). In this article, we look at several options for stainless steel scratch repair, and we try to help you understand the cost. Table of Contents Use a kitchen cleaner to clean the affected area thoroughly. Your fridge might appear clean but all kitchen surfaces can gather dust and grease over time, so make sure the area is spotless so your repair kit will work effectively. The area must be completely dry before you begin the repair. For tougher scratches, it may be necessary to rub them out with an abrasive pad. You’ll need a scouring pad or scrubbing sponge, plus some cooking oil (olive oil works well). There are also kits on the market, such as Rejuvenate Stainless Steel Scratch Eraser Kit and Scratch-B-Gone, which contain all you’ll need to remove deeper scratches.Frequently Asked Questions About Stainless Steel Scratch Repair Does toothpaste work for removing scratches? So what’s the verdict? If you’re trying to remove real scratches from your appliance, the Rejuvenate Stainless Steel Scratch Eraser Kit will likely disappoint. A real scratch is just too difficult to remove using this kit. For best results, after removing scratches from stainless steel appliance with this kit, use Rejuvenate Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to put the finishing touch on your stainless steel restoration job.
It’s a good idea to apply the paint to the affected area in the direction of the scratch. This will help avoid any obvious brush marks once it’s dry. If the damage to your fridge is more severe, it might be a good idea to apply two or three coats of the repair paint. Just make sure to allow each layer to dry fully between coats.If you use Scratch-B-Gone for a minor scuff, it will give you a reasonable finish due to its large handle and abrasives. But in the right lighting it will generally be clear that this isn’t the factory finish. The best stainless steel scratch repair kit If you’re dealing with light scratches, start by preparing the non-abrasive compound. Some come in powder form, which you will then combine with water to form a paste at home. Others scratch removal compounds come as pre-mixed, ready-to-use pastes. Coated stainless steel. The Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel models have a coated stainless steel finish.
If the stainless steel is scratched, using this cleaning method can often help reduce the appearance of the scratches. For visible scratches, there is not an approved repair method to cover the scratches.However, if you have a light scuff and want to remove it, we suggest investing in the Scratch-B-Gone kit, since the larger handle and larger abrasive pads makes it easier to get straight brush lines in the repair. Run the drum sander/polisher across the panel in long straight strokes along the grain. Don’t press down on the drum sander/polisher — let its weight do all the work. The first tool you need is a metal drum sander. There are two that are relatively easy to get and we found to work reasonably well. The first one is the Walter Line-Mate III. This one works extremely well, and is the one many professionals use. I found that this tool is sturdy and has the power to create a nice brushed finish in our stainless tests. Using the Walter drum sander/polisher on a piece of test stainless steel with the 2-in-1 brush In using the two, I saw a slightly better finish from the Walter tool, although the difference wasn’t huge. Being a novice, who has never previously brushed stainless before, I found both of the tools gave me a similar result. The limit here was my experience, as opposed to the quality of the tool. Brushing drum More specifically, like the Rejuvenate kit, we were able to brush out small, minor scuffs on our test metal, but we were not able to brush out the large, deep scratches we tested.
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