How to Remove Aluminum Scratches

Aluminum is a metal used in a variety of applications, including aeronautics, casing for electronics such as stereos and computers, light posts, wheel rims, and railings like those you'd find on a ship. Aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion, but this can be enhanced through anodizing, a process that makes it even more resistant to corrosion. One drawback to aluminum is that it is a soft metal, which can make it prone to scratches.

Steel wool
Clean rag
Window cleaner
Protective film
Protective case

Instructions

- 1
  Rub steel wool carefully over the scratch. Go with the grain, and brush lightly so you don't damage the finish.
- 2
  Wipe off the surface of the aluminum with a clean rag, and examine the scratch. If the scratch is still there, rub the steel wool over it again, applying slightly more pressure than before. Wipe down the surface again.
- 3
  Buff the surface of the aluminum by spraying window cleaner onto a dry rag and wiping the surface where the scratch was.
- 4
  Protect the aluminum surface by covering it with a protective film or case designed to fit over it.

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