How to remove scratches from a steel-colored refrigerator?

Buying a new refrigerator, we hope that it will last us a long time and will not cause much worries. Especially if it is made of stainless steel, which contains chrome. It forms a protective layer that can withstand rust. But despite its resistance to corrosion, the metal itself is quite soft, dents and scratches easily appear on it, which spoil the appearance of your assistant in the kitchen. Deep scratches, as a rule, cannot be removed without the help of a qualified specialist and no less qualified equipment. But small superficial defects can be removed with a rag and a soft polishing agent. Let's look at a few ways to remove scratches from a steel (silver) color refrigerator.

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Preparatory work

First of all, any stainless steel has its own structure or, as it is called, texture. When cleaning the surface or polishing it, you need to move along this texture. To do this, determine its direction. Take a closer look at the refrigerator door. You will see small footprints indicating the direction of the structure. When you have decided in which direction to move when polishing and cleaning the surface, you need to prepare the surface for grinding.

To do this, it must be cleaned so that when polishing, dirt and dust do not spoil the whole thing:

1. Wet the entire surface with water.
2. Apply a mild detergent, such as Comet, to a damp surface, wipe the surface along the texture with it.
3. Wash the refrigerator door with clean water to wash away any remaining cleaning agent and dirt.
4. Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth.

To clean the surface also of greasy stains, clean it with vinegar. Just dilute it previously in a small amount of water:

• Pour diluted vinegar into a small container.
• Take a clean rag, dampen it in vinegar and, moving along the metal texture, wipe the surface.
• Remove vinegar residues by wiping the surface with a dry soft cloth.

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We polish the refrigerator door with cleaning products

There are several solutions designed specifically for cleaning and polishing stainless steel. On sale there are products from Bon Ami, Ajax and Comet in the form of powders or ointments. If you decide to use such a tool, then carefully study the instructions that come with the composition.

Important! Pay special attention to safety measures, in most cases it is suggested to work with gloves, polishing can harm your hands.

Try to process a small shallow scratch first and see how your chosen remedy behaves. Farther:

1. If you use powder for polishing, dilute it with water until a homogeneous paste is obtained.
2. Apply the paste to the scratch with a damp cloth or sponge, rub.
3. Polish the surface until the scratch disappears.

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We use a special converter

Try WD-40. Place a small amount of WD-40 on a dry paper towel. Gently wipe the scratch.

Important! This tool can harm your health, so use it with extreme caution, be sure to wear protective gloves.

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Baby oil

To remove small scuffs, you can use any baby oil. Simply apply a small amount to a clean cloth and rub into a problem area. Oil will fill microcracks, make them inconspicuous. The remaining oil can be removed with a paper towel.

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Toothpaste polishing

How else can I clean the scratches on the refrigerator? Minor minor scratches can be removed with a white toothpaste without crystals and granules. If polishing with a soft cloth did not bring proper results, you can resort to harder ones, that is, a toothbrush:

1. Put a little paste on the bristles of the toothbrush, rub it with the problem areas. Move along the metal texture and do not rub very hard.
2. Wash your toothpaste periodically with a rag and check the result. Continue until the results of your efforts satisfy you.
3. After all manipulations, wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
4. Apply a little olive oil to the cleaned and sanded surface.

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Sandpaper

Deep scratches can be removed with sandpaper. But first consult with the manufacturers, if possible, to find out what size sandpaper you need to choose for your model. When you clarify this question, you can start:

1. During grinding, the surface must remain wet. So wet the scratched area and make sure that it remains wet throughout the entire polishing process.
2. The sandpaper should be wet, so lightly dampen it and gently brush the sandpaper over the scratch, moving along the metal texture.
3. In the end, go around the scratch to smooth the sanding.
4. Dry the treated area. For these purposes, a fabric with a microwave surface is perfect.
5. Apply olive oil to the polished area.

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Stainless Steel Scratch Removal Kit

If you have a lot of scratches on your refrigerator, then you should consider buying a special kit to remove scratches. It contains a grinding device, three or more types of sandpaper, grease. As a rule, a training disc is included.

To remove scratches from a steel-colored refrigerator in this way, proceed as follows:

• Attach the smallest emery paper to the polishing bar, apply grease to it and treat the damaged area.
• If the problem persists, attach the next largest sandpaper and treat this area in the same way.

Important! If the scratch is still visible, use even larger paper.

• After you get rid of the scratches, sand the entire surface of the refrigerator with the last used sandpaper.

Important! Do not forget that you must always move along the metal structure.

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Specialist help

If the refrigerator is badly damaged and you don’t want to fight for its appearance yourself, then you should turn to professionals who can handle this task. The wizard will evaluate the scope of work and suggest ways to restore the surface.

Important! In extreme cases, you can completely replace a damaged door. If you come to this decision, then contact the service center and find out how to do this.

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Helpful hints:

• Scratches must be removed from the surface very carefully, moving only along the metal structure. If you polish stainless steel across its texture, it will only add to your problems - noticeable stripes will appear on the door surface and you will have to solve the problem of how to remove them as well.
• Do not use a steel wire washcloth when polishing. It will not only not help to remove old scratches, but will also add new ones.In addition, this can lead to rust formation.
• If you have deep scratches, but they are not very long, they can simply be masked. Hang magnets of this size so that they cover the scratched area.

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In this article, we have offered you several effective ways so that you can get rid of scuffs in a stylish and beautiful stainless steel refrigerator made of stainless steel. Put these tips into practice so your home always shines with cleanliness and tidiness.