How to Fix Scratched Enamel on Stove Tops

Heat-treated enamel paint on a stove top creates a sleek finish on the appliance, but it is also prone to scratches from utensils or pots and pans dragged roughly across the surface. Buy a bottle of appliance touch-up paint in a matching color from an appliance or hardware store for a simple solution to an unsightly scratch. The actual repair takes only a few minutes, but the paint typically requires up to eight hours of drying time before the stove top can be used.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid degreasing detergent
• Sponge
• Paper towels
• Appliance touch-up paint

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the stove and wait for it to cool down.

   • 2

     Clean the scratched area with degreasing detergent and a sponge. Removing grease and dirt helps the touch-up paint adhere to the surface.

   • 3

     Dry the stove top with paper towels.

   • 4

     Shake the touch-up paint bottle thoroughly before unscrewing the cap. The brush is attached to the underside of the cap.

   • 5

     Brush the touch-up paint along the length of the scratch and let it dry according to the instructions on the bottle. A second and third application may be necessary to fill in deep scratches.