Resurfacing the SS table.
My table has a decent amount of scratches in it. Eww:
To remove the scratches I plan to use a progression of sandpaper. I have never tried this on SS so the grit I used will be experimental. Here are the supplies I will be using- Sanding block, wood straight edge, spray bottle with soapy water, clamps, sharpie, a paper towel, 220/320/400 grit sandpaper for wet sanding.
First mark up the table to make sure you don't miss any scratches
Now clamp your straight edge to the table, and start sanding! The water is good to prevent clumping on the sandpaper.
Make sure that you rotate your sanding block to make the grain even.
I hit it with the 320 and it was too fine to make a difference. So I used the 220:
The 220 is the roughest I had. It removes all the oxidation and smaller scratches but the main ones were still there, although less noticable. I only did the large panel. Next time I am at the hardware store I'll pick up some 120/150/180. These are rougher than I am comfortable with so I'll have to take it easy.
Before and after
Full table. Note the streakiness.
The table turned out pretty well, but a little streakier and shinier than oem. It's a good look for it!The sanding block doesn't leave an even grain since it's rigid and small. I ended up finishing it by hand which improved it alot. I will even it out once I get the new sand paper and do the small ss panel.