Removing light scratch from brushed aluminium ?

Anodized finishes are very hard even though the aluminum underneath is soft. Often even a tool will leave what appear to be scratches, but are in reality a small amount of metal that came off the tool rather than an actual scratch.

If this is the case, Scotchbright, which is a scubby pad made by 3M, is handy for removing the material caught in the grooves of the finish. Treat the pad with a little water and rub it gently on the finish *in the direction of the grain*. If not a real scratch, it will come right out. BTW rubbing too hard will take of the finish, so be careful. Good Luck!

usually trying to get rid of it will make it WORSE!!
Atmasphere's suggestion sounds good. But anything stronger... forget it!

Leave it! I tried the fine steel wool route and it left an ugly shine behind which stood out even more than the scratch!

As Elizabeth stated there is no way to eliminate scratches.
If it is a faceplate you will have to order a new one.

DO NOT use steel wool! You'll make a mess as material will get caught in the grooves. Of course, if the scratch got below the surface of the anodizing, then replacement might be easier.