How do you remove muriatic acid splashes from a stainles steel sink?

Terry
by Terry
My husband was using muriatic acid to clean some items in the garage and then brought items into the kitchen and splashed the acid on the stainless sink. It now has a permanent splash look. Is it possible to remove the splash stain and restore the look of the stainless to the sink?

  3 answers
  • Bijous Bijous on Nov 30, 2017

    There are stainless polishing kits that have different grades of paste to use. A polishing wheel used on cars or a Dremel tool really helps. Doing it by hand is time consuming but can be done. If that doesn't work, early present - a new sink!

    • Terry Terry on Nov 30, 2017

      Thank you I will try it. Good thing Christmas is around the corner in case a new sink is in order.

  • Ken Ken on Nov 30, 2017

    You know Scotchbrite? Those green scrubby pads? There is an industrial version and it is dark red. Found a 5-pack on Amazon but it was difficult for me to find twice. Here's the title:


    Lot of 5 Red 3M Scuff Pads Scotch Brite 3M Brand


    This stuff actually removes a minute amount of metal. I find a lot of uses for them. Cut them into 1/4 or 1/8 sheet to use.

    • Terry Terry on Nov 30, 2017

      thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look for them and if I find them will give it a try.

  • Sharon Sharon on Nov 30, 2017

    No its been etched, have hubby buy you a new sink.