Hairline scratches on porcelain sink

[Jimbo]

Hi,

I've just replaced the sink in my downstairs toilet. Having installed it, I've noticed there are 4 or 5 small scratches in the finish. They kind of look like someone's drawn on it with a very fine pencil. I've tried a damp cloth, and also a cloth with white spirit on it, and they are definitely scratches rather than a rub mark from something.

Is there anything I can do to repair them?

Thanks

Jim

 

[Agile]

Could they be metallic marks from tools?

You might need a strong acid to remove them.

Tony

 

[JohnD]

or one of those nylon pan scourers?

 

[Jimbo]

Running a finger nail across them, they definitely feel like scratches rather than raised marks.

Unfortunately it was end of line stock, otherwise I'd just replace the whole thing!

 

[gas4you]

You need to buy a china rubber or find someone who you can borrow one off as they are about £20

 

[Jimbo]

Know where I can get one? If I enter "China Rubber" into Google I get dozens of results regarding China's rubber industry!

 

[gas4you]

Plumb Center or any of the main plumbers merchants, they will work on slight marks but not on heavy scratches, I even use them on radiators to get marks out.

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks, there's one nearby, I'll pop up at lunchtime.