Clean/repair stained porcelain sink?

Hi Perce,

You've probably solved the problem by now, but I ran across your post when looking for a solution to a similarly worn sink. Like you, I can get the st ains out, but they reappear when just a touch of anything colorful/acidic t ouches the sink. Blueberries, tomato sauce, and raspberries make instant to ugh stains. I noticed that most of your respondents didn't address the key issue - a way to seal the porcelain to keep the stains from happening with every contact (except the guys who insist that you get a stainless steel si nk :)

Anyway, I found a product here after reading these posts:

Toni

Have you tried scrubbing with Bon Ami or Zud cleanser?

replying to Percival P. Cassidy, Linda Bennison wrote: I have the same problem. I read the comments. Some people didn't even talk about your sink problem.I am not sure about how to fix the sink.I have a three bowle and I don't won't to give it up .I thank I might use the sand paper on the surface. Go from there.thank you people.

On Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 2:37:51 PM UTC-5, Percival P. Cassidy wrot e:

Got a match? Just kidding. I think as others have said, your sink's surfa ce is now actually damaged, but I undertand sinks, tubs, etc can be reglaze d. I searched on the internet and found some DYI sites regarding how to re glaze, but personally I wouldn't trust mself to do that. So I guess I'd say if your sink is worth the cost of a company coming out to refinish it, go that route. If you find that to be cost prohibitive (compared to just repl acing the sink) and you're ready for a new sink anyway, I think I'd just re place the sink.

Yeah, sandpaper on a porcelain/enamel sink should do wonders!

To be sure it is not a deposit on the porcelain instead of etching, get a peice of 2000 grit whet sandpaper and with soapy water give it a good buff. In most cases that will smooth the enamel and remove the stain, as it is a mineral based buildup ON the porcelain rather than an etch. Definitely worth a try anyway - -

If it's mineral based there are products like clr that remove it without abrasive.