# How to Fix a Scrached Cabinet Door
In addition to adding storage, cabinets can add to the beauty of your home. However, cabinet doors can become nicked and scratched over time, and these scratches can detract from the beauty of the wood finish. Fixing the scratches in your cabinet doors can give the cabinets a new looking finish. You can save money by fixing a scratch in a cabinet door yourself.
Things You'll Need
- Rags
- Scratch-removing polish
- Super-fine sandpaper
Instructions
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Wipe off the area containing the scratch with a rag. The area should be clean and free of dirt and debris.
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Sand the scratch with a piece of super-fine sandpaper. Super-fine sandpaper is 360-grit or finer. Sand in the direction of the wood grain to remove the scratch without damaging the cabinet door finish.
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Pour some scratch-removing polish on the rag. Rub the polish across the scratch. Keep working the polish into the scratch until the scratch disappears. Add more polish, if necessary.
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Wipe off the cabinet door with a dry rag after the scratch-removing polish is dry. Follow the directions provided by the manufacturer regarding drying time, as it can vary between products.
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