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Removing scratches from flat stainless steel

You grind away scratches on a flat stainless steel workpiece in the direction of the existing finish. Watch the pressure and heat to prevent deformation or discolouration. Which product you choose depends on how smooth the surface needs to be.

Scratches on a flat stainless steel workpiece
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Which product suits your workpiece

Choose based on the result: grind away scratches and then finish finer, or remove scratches quickly.

Finer finishing
Cloth grip disc LKGR

LKGR

Cloth grip disc

Ideal if you want an even smoother finish after grinding.

  • Wide grit range, from grit 80 to 1400
  • Cost-effective to use
  • Finish with the same disc in finer grits
Suitable for
Flexible shaft
Flexible shaft
Air pressure tool
Air pressure tool
Angle grinder
Angle grinder
Fast removal
Reinforced Tex disc VTMA

VTMA

Reinforced Tex disc

Ideal for removing scratches quickly.

  • Even finish at low pressure
  • Up to grit 320, less fine than the LKGR
Suitable for
Flexible shaft
Flexible shaft
Air pressure tool
Air pressure tool
Stationary machine
Stationary machine
LKGR disc on a flat stainless steel workpiece

In the photo: LKGR cloth grip disc

How to grind away scratches on flat stainless steel in 3 steps

1

Choose your disc

Want to finish even finer after grinding? Choose the LKGR. Mainly want to remove scratches quickly? Choose the VTMA.

2

Work in the direction of the finish

Grind in the same direction as the existing finish, with light and even pressure. Keep moving to prevent heat and discolouration.

3

Work step by step to finer grits

Only move to a finer grit once all scratches from the previous grit are gone and the scratch pattern is the same everywhere.

Frequently asked questions about removing scratches on flat stainless steel

How do you remove scratches from a flat stainless steel surface?

Work in the direction of the existing finish and start with a grit that is just coarse enough to remove the scratch. Then work step by step to finer grits. Watch the pressure and heat, so the stainless steel doesn’t deform or discolour.

Do you choose the LKGR or the VTMA to remove scratches from stainless steel?

The LKGR has a wide grit range and is cost-effective to use. Want an even smoother surface? Then finish further with the same disc in finer grits. The VTMA is ideal for removing scratches quickly, but there are no finer grits for further finishing.

How do you prevent new scratches when grinding stainless steel?

First make the surface dust-free and don’t skip any grit steps: each grit must completely remove the scratches of the previous one. Also don’t use abrasives that were previously used on regular steel, as iron particles cause scratches and rust stains.

Overview of the most common challenges when grinding stainless steel

Phase 1

Weld removal

Removing TIG welds on flat stainless steel
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Removing TIG welds on round stainless steel
Removing TIG welds in  inside corners or 2D corners
Phase 2

Post-processing and cleaning

Removing scratches from flat stainless steel
Removing scratches from round stainless steel
Deburring sharp edges on stainless steel
Removing weld discolouration or paint
Phase 3

Finishing and uniformity

Texturing or orbital grinding of stainless steel
Grinding to a target Ra value
Pre-grinding for the final finish
Final finish: grit 320 brushed finish
Final finish: mirror polishing

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