Scratches on brushed stainless steel

[F]

I've found some scratches/marks which run across the 'grain' on our brushed stainless steel hob.

Is there a simple way to remove them that won't leave it looking worse?

TIA

[The Natural Philosopher]

Not really.

[F]

Two words I didn't really want to hear!

Ho, hum.

[Andy Dingley]

Garryflex / Roebuck abrasive blocks in a couple of different grades. Won't take long, so long as you can match the overall shininess of the main hob (otherwise you have to do the lot!).

Practice round the back first and see how you manage for matching the finish.

As always, start coarse and work fine - don't change grade until you really are done and ready, otherwise you just get the same scratches with a beautifully polish on them.

If they're deep, then you might have trouble getting them out. Burnishing first, then buffing over won't remove them, but it will make them much less obvious.

As it's a kitchen, remember to passive the clean steel after finishing it, otherwise you'll get staining. Use a solution of citric acid (homebrew shop) and Google.

[F]

[snip useful advice - thanks]

A Google for 'passive stainless steel citric acid kitchen' produced lots of industrial references: 'Passivation should only be performed by trained, experienced technicians familiar with the potential hazards associated with the science. Safety practices must be fully understood when handling passivation chemicals. Special boots, gloves, aprons and other safety equipment must be used'. Can just imagine it in the kitchen!

Any chance of an appropriate URL?