Q&A for How to Repair Scratched Stainless Steel

There are various methods available to you when attempting to remove scratches from stainless steel sinks. You can try cleaning, using a commercial scratch remover or buffing the scratches. Each of these methods is detailed here: How to Get Scratches out of a Stainless Steel Sink .

Provided the scratches are minor and not excessive, it is possible to remove scratches from stainless steel. This can be done by cleaning, using a commercial scratch remover, buffing, sanding down (for deeper scratches) and polishing. Each of these methods is detailed in the article above.

The same methods suggested in the article for trying to remove scratches from stainless steel can be applied to brushed stainless steel as well: Cleaning, buffing and sanding. For cleaning, you can try a metal polish after cleaning before buffing or sanding, as this may be enough to repair shallow scratches. Remember too, that stainless steel will age and look worn over time; some of the scratching is part of its “patina” and is something many people learn to live with.

Scratches can be removed from a stainless steel refrigerator door using at-home remedies provided they’re minor and not too deep. You can try cleaning the fridge first, then buffing and/or sanding the scratches.

Using a very fine grit white sand paper (the finest you can get), test a small area by lightly rubbing. If it turns black, your stainless is not coated.

Same as you would any other stainless steel piece. Try toothpaste, since it's most convenient. Many of the suggestions above will work, too. Use a toothbrush to get into deep crevices where rubbing just won't do it. Be sure to thoroughly wipe the band and keep all cleaning solutions away from the inner workings.

I find the best way is with a stainless steel scrubber and some arm work. If it is really bad, you can buy some polish and scrub it with the stainless steel scrubber as well, but the scrubber works wonders.

Mirrors are glass backed with reflective material. Treat them as such, and see wikiHow to Remove Scratches from Glass .

That's completely normal. It is the steel surface, but it is fine. All the major professional kitchens in the world use steel.

Cuts are harder than scratches because they are generally deeper. You can sand it down a bit with a metal sander, but that's about the only way. You can just treat them as you would scratches, albeit a little deeper.

Without a mold of the belt buckle, it's nigh impossible, but a jeweler might be able to hammer it out for you.

Yes you can polish stainless steel to hide damage by zinc coating it, and if you have done zinc coating, then your stainless steel will be anti-scratch, it means no further scratches will be there in future.

Make a loose, wet paste by combining baking soda with water in a small container. Apply the paste directly to a cool stove top using your fingers. Use the soft cloth to gently buff the scratches or scuffs in a circular motion. Wipe away the paste using a clean, damp cloth.

You can get scratches off a stove top by making a paste with the combination of baking soda and water in a container until you get a thick paste. Spread this mixture that you had made all over the stove top or where the scratches and leave it for three to five minutes. Then get a clean cloth to gently rub off the mixture from the stove top for the scratches to disappear. You can find the materials of backing soda and a cloth at your local supermarket store.

It depends on the type of stain and the material of the sink. Here are some common methods to remove different types of stains from sinks: (1) For hard-water stains, mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the solution onto the stain. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then scrub the area with a soft-bristled brush or sponge. Rinse the sink with water and dry with a clean cloth. (2) For rust stains, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the rust stain. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then scrub the area with a soft-bristled brush or sponge. Rinse the sink with water and dry with a clean cloth.