How to Remove the Scratches From Black Metal Cooktops

The black metal top of your stove gleams when you polish it and it's perfect for hiding a grease stain. However, keeping a cooktop free of scratches can be difficult. Aside from detracting from the appearance of your cooktop, scratches also pose a cleaning problem, as they can collect grease, dust and debris. Restoring the finish of your cooktop is not difficult, but it does require a little work.

Sponge
Mild detergent
Degreaser
Sandpaper
Rag
Nylon scrub pad
Polishing agent
Buffing pad

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the cooktop with a mild detergent and water on a sponge and degreaser as necessary. Ensure the cooktop is free of any debris or grease before sanding the top.
- 2
  Dry the cooktop completely with a towel.
- 3
  Rub the scratched area firmly with medium-grit sandpaper, such as 240-grit. Rub it back and forth going with the length of the scratch -- not across it.
- 4
  Wipe any dust away from the surface and repeat with a finer grit of sandpaper. Wipe away the rest of the dust and then use a nylon scrub pad with a polishing agent to continue to buff out the scratch.
- 5
  Use a finer buffing pad to polish the area completely.
- 6
  If the black finish came off, repaint the area with a high-gloss enamel or appliance paint. These are usually available in spray cans at hardware stores.

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