How to Remove Dings in Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is resistant to rust and general wear and tear, but it can become scratched or dinged if heavy or sharp objects make contact with it. If your stainless steel appliances or sinks become scratched, cleaning and polishing the stainless steel can remove many superficial scratches. Deeper scratches may require sanding, followed by additional polishing. The manufacturer of the appliance may recommend specific products to use to remove dings and scratches.

Things You'll Need

• Stainless steel cleaner
• Sponge
• Stainless steel polish
• Sandpaper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Apply a stainless steel cleaner to a damp sponge. Scrub the stainless steel gently, moving in the direction of the grain. Rinse well.

   • 2

     Apply a stainless steel polish to a damp sponge. Polish the dings and scratches, applying the product in the direction of the grain.

   • 3

     Use sandpaper if the stainless steel polish did not completely remove the dings and scratches. Use sandpaper between 80- and 120-grit, rubbing in the direction of the grain. Reapply the stainless steel polish to restore the shine.