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Coated Stainless Steel After Tool Contact: Diagnose the Mark Before Cleaning

A tool-contact mark may involve deposited material, a scratch or damage to the existing finish. These require different responses.

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Practical approach

Record the event and inspect under suitable light. Use the metal and coating suppliers' approved diagnostic and cleaning route.

A dark transfer mark may look like a scratch in a photograph but needs direct assessment.

Decision limits

Do not assume every mark can be polished out while preserving the coating and original finish.

Related guidance

Discuss the intended surface with NANOLAB. Use the current product documentation for formulation-specific instructions.