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Restoring an enameled cast iron stove top surface (porcelain?)

Q. I own a year-old Imperial range with cast iron grates that have a shiny, enameled porcelain finish. I have cleaned the stove top with soap and water as well as oven cleaner [on eBay or Amazon], which works well on the baked-on food. However, my housekeeper used something else on the enameled porcelain finish, which has left large dull blotches all over the enameled porcelain finish. It looks horrific! I called the manufacturer, and they could not offer a restoration remedy. They did say this happens often and were willing to sell me new grates ($675.00 + tax and shipping). Does anyone know if any product or service that will restore the shiny surface to the black enameled porcelain finish?

Rebecca Perry
Consumer - Encinitas (San Diego), California, USA
March 11, 2008

Gas Stove Grates on eBay or Amazon

To: Rebecca P,

Did you ever find a solution on how to fix stains on the IMPERIAL porcelainized cast iron griddle tops?

I have a 37" IDR-6 IMPERIAL stove with the same issue in 2012.

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Diane B Gifford
- Marion, Massachusetts
February 24, 2012

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