How to Remove Scratches From LG Hi-Mac Counters

Remove Fine Surface Scratches

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  Wipe the counter's surface free of any dirt or debris with a damp sponge buff the area dry.

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  Moisten a Scotch Brite pad with water. It's all right if it is dripping a little. The water acts as a lubricant.

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  Rub the Scotch Brite pad over the scratches using a circular, buffing motion. Keep scrubbing until the scratches are no longer visible.

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  Clean the spot with a soapy sponge and rinse with a clean sponge. Use any pH neutral or slightly basic non-abrasive cleaning product. Liquid detergent soap works well.

Remove Deep Scratches

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  Wipe the counter's surface free of any dirt or debris with a damp sponge and buff the area dry.

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  Sand out deep scratches with 120-grit sandpaper. Rub the sandpaper over the scratches at a 90 degree angle to the scratches or in a circular motion if the scratches run in a variety of directions.

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  Smooth out the sanding marks made with the 120-grit sandpaper with the 220-grit sandpaper.

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  Smooth out the sanding marks made with the 220-grit sandpaper using 320-grit sandpaper.

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  Restore the LG HI-MACS finish with a Scotch Brite pad. Moisten the Scotch Brite pad with water. It's all right if it is dripping a little. The water acts as a lubricant. Rub the Scotch Brite pad over the scratches using a circular, buffing motion. Keep scrubbing until the scratches fade away.