Customer Reviews

Scratch-B-Gone Stainless Steel Scratch Repair Kit

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I have a built-in 48" KitchenAid refrigerator that had some buff mark type scratches accross it that I thought I would have to live with. Then someone took a green pad or other abrasive to my K.A.cooktop that made terrible scratches. So I ordered the Scratch-B-Gone to try to get the scratches out of the cooktop. I figured that I couldn't mess it up much more than it was and it was in a lot less visible location than the refrigerator scratches. After viewing the "how to" video I worked on the cooktop. The results were incredible. The S-B-G product did exactly like what was illustrated in the video. The grey pad exactly matched the original scratch finish put on by KitchenAid. With that success and a little trepidation I started on the refrigerator scratches using only the grey pad and lubricant. The area I did took out all the scratches and blended in great with the original finish. Just remember to always go in the direction of the original grain, pick up the pad when moving to another location. All you're really trying to do is replace the original scratch grain as close as possible and this product does that.

This kit is amazing! A housekeeper scrubbed my stainless steel refrigerator with something abrasive and scratched up the door. This kit took 10 minutes to completely restore it. It is very easy to do and works quickly. You do have to use some elbow grease, but it's worth it. It looks like the scratches never happened! As for the people who left negative, as the product states: you have to use it on REAL stainless steel with no clear coating. A lot of stainless steel out there is synthetic. A way to test if you have real stainless steel is to see if it's magnetic. Real stainless steel will not hold a magnet. This product will make fake stainless steel worse. Also, most stoves don't have the clear coat because it will melt off. Just make sure you buy the right product for what you have.

I have a Bosch dishwasher and a Frigidaire microwave. I can attest to the fact that this product should not be used on Frigidaire "Easy Care" stainless, as the coating prevents proper scratch removal action. I used it on my "real" stainless dishwasher to remove a few scratches and it works great. One note on "real" stainless steel and whether it can hold a magnet: I have some rudimentary experience in metallurgy while working with alloy steel way back when. I have also researched the internet and have found opinions from various scientists and metallurgists on the topic. These generally follow the opinion of Dr. Peter Eng, a physicist at the University of Chicago, who states that different grades of stainless steel contain different proportions of nickel (added to help keep the steel from cracking, and to allow for the addition of an increased level of carbon for strength). Eng says that stainless which contains more than two percent nickel interferes with what he calls iron atoms' "magnetic moments." So - according to him, only "real" stainless with more than 2% nickel is likely to be unable to hold a magnet. Both of the appliances I cite above are "real" stainless steel, as are various kitchen items that we have (i.e., a cocktail shaker, several spoonholders, canisters, etc.), and our sink. Only the sink and the cocktail shaker DO NOT take a magnet; all the others do. This is undoubtedly due to the stainless used in the sink and cocktail shaker containing more than 2% nickel for the additional strength needed for their use. I include this somewhat lengthy and complicated explanation for those readers who might have been concerned that their "real" stainless steel might be "fake" because it won't take a magnet. Supposedly the non-magnetic stainless might be a higher grade/more expensive product, but magnetic stainless is still "real" stainless nonetheless.

I did a lot of research before buying this kit. I saw suggestions to buy Scotch Brite Pads (which I had a heck of a time finding locally), to get rubbing compound, etc., etc. I accidentally bought a kit that was only for pots and sinks trying to take the cheap way out because this kit is pretty pricey.

But, I bit the bullet and bought the kit. It comes with a DVD that shows you exactly how to get the scratches out. It comes with pads with several different "grits" and it comes with a magical solution that gets rid of the shinyness you'll have once you remove the metal and leave unoxidized metal exposed.

The instructions were clear and complete and the process was actually pretty easy. I had very small, fairly light scratches on a kind of awkwardly angled surface of my cooktop. So, using the handle for the pads wasn't possible or necessary. But, I used the rough grade sandpaper strip first, then finished it off with the fine grit pad that is supposed to fit on the handle. I sprinkled a little of the magic juice on the pad. Afterwards I wiped it down with the microfiber cloth and I don't think anyone who didn't know the scratches were there would be able to tell now.

My suggestion, don't dink around trying to put this kit together yourself. You can probably do it for less money. But, I think it's worth paying for this to make sure you have the proper grit(s), the solution to remove the shinyness and the buffing cloth to finish up.

So I did my research and read about this product. I even watched the product how to videos on Youtube and was sold. I received my kit and carefully read the instructions and rewatched the videos on the included CD. I have minor scratches on my stove and refrigerator. I started with the stove - towards the bottom as a test. Folks, this product came no where close in removing the scratch. In fact, it made the area worse! I now have a tennis ball size spot that is shiney and comes no where near to blending in. What was once a small eyesore is now a huge eyesore. I am so glad I did this test first on my stove rather than my refrigerator. There may be other ways to remove scratches, but this product is not one of them.

I used this on my kitchen sink and it really works. I also have Frigidaire stainless steel appliances, but you can't use it on those because Frigidaire uses a top-coat called "Easy Care." If you have pure stainless steel with no top-coat, this stuff works.

I had a SS range hood covered with ugly swirls from being cleaned with paper towels. I ordered this product and watched the video and with its help returned the hood to new condition. I had to use only the finest abrasive pad - but I had to go over the entire hood which was all damaged. It worked as advertised and I couldn't be happier.

Joe
Seattle

Our refrigerator and oven sit side by side. Someone had opened the refrigerator door while the oven door was open, creating a big scratch on the refrigerator door. I attempted to remove the scratch using a green brite pad, per advice received on the internet. That only made it worse. I bought the Scratch-B-Gone kit, viewed the video, read the instructions and gave it a try. 10 minutes later the door looked like new. This is a great product.

I recently bought Scratch-B-Gone and I LOVE it!!! :) I'd had my tile floors cleaned and sealed and the workers accidently splashed the sealant on the lower part of stainless steel refrigerator, stove and dishwasher!! Without thinking (UGH!) I used a "greenie" and got the sealant off but I had created horrible scratches on the finish of my top-of-the-line appliances. I was sooo upset BUT...using Scratch-B-Gone I have now restored their finish and it took little time!! I am sooo happy to have my appliances sparkling and new looking. Well worth the price and would buy again. Fully recommend!!

After countless dealers and finishers told be I'd have to buy a new door for my Viking Stainless Steel refrigerator I was about to give up. My Ex-maid used the scratchy side of the sponge and scratched the heck out of the door, all going against the grain. I was sick for months but then I saw this product and thought what the heck... what can I lose. it already looks like crap.......Well.. I am elated about.this product .. my viking looks brand new. I HIGHLY recommend this!!!!!!!