How to Remove Scratches From Acrylic Sink

In my house, I have a rather large acrylic sink. Unfortunately, it has been scratched up from all the dishes and pans that it has had to endure, so removing those scratches is quite essential to me. Thankfully there are several different methods of removing the scratches from an acrylic sink.

Remove Scratches From Acrylic Sink

The first method is sanding with a fine-grit sandpaper. This works well for minor surface area scratches, but not for larger ones because you can’t get into them as easily or remove as much material this way.

Another method of getting rid of scratches on an acrylic sink is using a buffing machine with a jeweler’s rouge compound, like super-fine sandpaper. If you don’t want to spend any money, try polishing your sink with toothpaste or make-up removal. This blog post will show you how to remove scratches from acrylic sink.

Steps to Follow on How to Remove Scratches From Acrylic Sink

Step One: Determine

First, make sure you use common sense when removing scratches from the acrylic sink. For example, if the scratch is near a drain, please consider how you might be moving the sink while cleaning dishes.

use Common Sense

If you have one of the few acrylic sinks with actual tiles, you should consider how you will hold onto them while working on removing the scratch. If they are loose, you will need to mask the surrounding areas so that they don’t get scratched up while moving them around.

Step Two: Buy the Right Tools

You will need to buy an industrial-grade scratch remover. You can find these at any hardware store, but make sure you get one for acrylic sinks and tile if applicable. This is not your local Do-It-Yourself store’s version of what works for acrylic. You will need the real thing to get rid of scratches from your sink.

If you are using the acrylic scratch remover, make sure you get disposable gloves. It will burn your skin if it gets on there, and it is challenging to get off your hands. If you are using a tile-specific scratch remover, make sure you wear rubber gloves. These chemicals can cause rashes on your skin.

Step Three: Apply the Acrylic Remover

Take your scratch remover of choice and apply it to a soft cloth. Then, cover the scratched area completely with the solution; you may need more than one application. Cover it up for at least ten minutes before attempting to get rid of the scratch. If you feel like you did not put enough on, do not remove it until it has had enough time to do its job.

The longer you allow the scratch remover to sit on there, the better your chances are of getting rid of it. Some people will leave it on overnight while they sleep, and it will be entirely gone by the morning. If you need to do more than one application of scratch remover, make sure that you wash off whatever is still on there with warm water and a cloth before applying another coating.

Step Four: Buff Out the Scratch

Once your time has passed and the solution does not feel slimy on the cloth, take a clean cloth and lightly rub off the scratch remover. It should be completely gone now! If you still see some scratches on your sink, you will need to go with another application or purchase a stronger version of the solution.

Buff Out the Scratch

If you used the tile-specific scratch remover, you would need to reattach your tiles with a special adhesive made specifically for the task. Do not try using superglue or another kind of household adhesive, as it can lead to ruined tiles and an even bigger mess than before.

Step Five: Clean Up Your Mess

Make sure you clean all of the chemical residues off of your sink as well as the surrounding areas. If any got on some surface or another, it would need to be cleaned not to have a mess. Also, make sure you dispose of all of your rags and gloves, depending on what solution you used.

If you used a nail file on your sink, it would need to be sterilized. If you have a metal file, heat it with a lighter and cool it before using it again. These steps should help you in learning how to remove scratches from acrylic sinks.

Step Six: Take Care of Your Sink

Now that the scratch is gone make sure you take care of your sink. Use a mild soap and water solution to wipe it down every day. Do not use heavy-duty chemicals like Windex because you could damage your sink even more than before if you were to use too much.

Also, try keeping acidic foods out of your sink at all times. If you do get an acidic residue on it, wash it off immediately with a mixture of water and baking soda. The most important thing to remember is that you should never use a metal scrubby or brush to clean your sink.

Step Seven: Prevent Future Scratches

Now that the scratch is gone do not let it happen again! Try applying a layer of car wax to your sink every month or so. This will keep the paint from scratching too easily and should help save you the headache of removing scratches in the future. If you want to avoid future scratches on your sink, try using a placemat under your dishes.

Apply Car Wax to Sink

This will prevent them from causing damage altogether. Always make sure you dry off your dishes before putting them away, as water can be a sneaky source of scratches if you are not careful. It would help if you also used sponges with a softer side to clean your sink and the surrounding areas.

Conclusion

Scratches in a sink can be a major bummer. But, if you have any scratches on your acrylic sink, don’t worry! There are ways to remove them and get that shiny new look back. One option is using toothpaste with baking soda mixed as the abrasive agent for your scratch removal project.

Toothpaste has been known to work wonders even if it sounds absurdly simple because of its gritty texture. Just make sure you use an old toothbrush or something similar, so you’re not damaging the surface more than necessary by scrubbing too hard. We hope you enjoyed this article on how to remove scratches from acrylic sinks.

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