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Old 07-17-2004, 08:41 AM   #19
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If you want a shine on your solid surface countertops try WD40. Believe it or not, it works. The reason you don't want to use regular sandpaper is to avoid "cupping" similar to butcher block countertops in butcher shops. The green 3M or Scotchbrite pads are very mildly abrasive and will polish out the scratches.

Most comments indicate that the scratches are on the sink covers. This implies that the sink covers are being used as cutting boards. You really should not use the sink covers as cutting boards. A knife will cut into the solid surface much deeper than a simple scratch and removing them could result in cupping. I suggest either a maple cutting board or one of the glass/acrylic cutting boards. This will keep your sink covers looking great. I know the marketing people show the covers being used as cutting boards but if you check with the manufacturer it's really not recommended.
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