Removing light scratch from brushed aluminium ?

Is there a good way to remove light scratches from brushed aluminium or brushed SS ?

rse02-29-2008 8:13pm

elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 03-01-2008 at 04:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete usually trying to get rid of it will make it WORSE!! Atmasphere's suggestion sounds good. But anything stronger... forget it!
cyclonicman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 693 posts 03-01-2008 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Leave it! I tried the fine steel wool route and it left an ugly shine behind which stood out even more than the scratch!
olimpico Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 33 posts 03-01-2008 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As Elizabeth stated there is no way to eliminate scratches. If it is a faceplate you will have to order a new one.
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,068 posts 03-03-2008 at 11:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
eldartford Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,262 posts 03-04-2008 at 12:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh has this problem licked!