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jmp
31-12-2013, 10:50 AM
Hey All

Our fridge has a few battle scars which are currently covered up by fridge magnets but we're wondering if it's possible to clean up surface scratches in the stainless finish?

EDIT - This Fridge:
http://images.getprice.com.au/products/BimgRF522WDRUX1.jpg

Know of any products or companies that specialise in this? Being a fridge I'd prefer someone to come out if so.

Cheers
thrtytwo
31-12-2013, 12:15 PM
I don't know how bad your scratch is, but I got "About 541,000 results (0.26 seconds)" using google.

Here are the top 3, and a bonus video, for your convenience;

http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Scratched-Stainless-Steel

http://www.distriboz.com.au/id73.html

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/how-to-remove-scratches-from-stainless-steel-appliances.htm

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FOmUran35dE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[I]ahhhhhh the internet.
jmp
31-12-2013, 12:32 PM
Yes, I got those too. I'm quite versed at the Internet.

I am more concerned with making it worse so hence why I was perhaps looking for a company that specialises locally.

Thanks for being ever so helpful though, It is appreciated.
S85FI
31-12-2013, 01:00 PM
Our fridge has a few battle scars which are currently covered up by fridge magnets

Cheers

Last time I checked magnets don't stick to stainless steel. Might wanna find out what the steel is prior doing wrong treatment.
ChrisGTR
31-12-2013, 01:19 PM
Last time I checked magnets don't stick to stainless steel. Might wanna find out what the steel is prior doing wrong treatment.

I think it does if the stainless is lower than 316 grade
Risk10k
31-12-2013, 01:37 PM
How deep are the scratches? Swirl mark on car spec? Or greater than half a mn?
Joe
31-12-2013, 02:30 PM
Is the fridge a "finger print proof" one? If so, it means the stainless is clear coated.

If thats the case, you can't polish it at all.
S85FI
31-12-2013, 04:48 PM
I think it does if the stainless is lower than 316 grade

I had 316 splash backs and they didnt stick either.

Just asked a boat builder mate with stainless. 304 less will stick. Cheap steel and will get surface rust.

Also some stainless when heated, dented etc changes it properties and will lose/ become magnetic. A whole new science. ...:)