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Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« on: March 24, 2017, 12:41:14 PM »
I have somehow picked up some small, light scratches on the stainless steel fridge, and vent hood over the range.  I thought I had read somewhere that stainless kitchen appliances are often coated with a clear coat over the brushed finish.  If this is correct, any ideas as to how to repair the scratches without making an unsightly mess of the clear coat or a shiny spot on the brushed finish?  I wonder if the 'scratch doctor' liquid that I use on the cars would be on point here.   I have used the gray Scotchbrite pads on my Ruger brushed stainless handguns to remove scratches.
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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2017, 12:55:21 PM »
The distressed look is in now.....




Seriously though, you'll need to know for sure if it's coated, that'll make a difference in how you fix it.  You can either try some light "designed for paint" polish (I'd use car stuff) and see if it works, or find an out-of-view spot to hit with some abrasive and see if there's a clear coat.

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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2017, 06:19:50 PM »
Shine it out until the brushed finish is gone and go for a mirror polish on everything.

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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2017, 08:14:39 PM »
Yes, test out of sight and if it is not coated use the scotchbrite with water or Windex and buff in straight lines with the grain direction of the metal.
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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2017, 10:34:05 PM »
Just do like right thinking red blooded Americans do all over this great country. Cover the blemish with kiddos art work.
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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2017, 09:19:54 PM »
Heh.  Why does anyone ever ask for advice around here. :P :rofl:
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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2017, 09:40:29 PM »
Everybody needs.to.take.their turn as straight man.
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Re: Polish out scratches on stainless steel fridge and vent hood
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2017, 12:35:11 AM »
They make some kits for that. Check dey parts or maybe Amazon .
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