How to Repair Scratched Stainless Steel

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Determine the direction of the grain.. Choose a non-abrasive compound or cleaner.. Mix powdered compounds with water.

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1

Determine the direction of the grain.

Step 1

Determine the direction of the grain.

2

Choose a non-abrasive compound or cleaner.

Step 2

Choose a non-abrasive compound or cleaner.

3

Mix powdered compounds with water.

Step 3

Mix powdered compounds with water.

4

Rub the compound into the scratch.

Step 4

Rub the compound into the scratch.

5

Wipe off excess compound.

Step 5

Wipe off excess compound.

6

Dry and examine the surface.

Step 6

Dry and examine the surface.

7

Choose a sanding product.

Step 7

Choose a sanding product.

8

Wet the sanding product.

Step 8

Wet the sanding product.

9

Rub the surface with the coarser pad or paper.

Step 9

Rub the surface with the coarser pad or paper.

10

Sand the entire surface.

Step 10

Sand the entire surface.

11

Repeat the sanding process with the finer pad or paper.

Step 11

Repeat the sanding process with the finer pad or paper.

12

Wipe the surface to remove dust.

Step 12

Wipe the surface to remove dust.

13

Clean the entire surface with vinegar.

Step 13

Clean the entire surface with vinegar.

14

Polish the steel.

Step 14

Polish the steel.

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