I've had to drill close to some matt finish ceramic tiles and left a
mark on one of them when a metal part of the drill body brushed across it.

I've tried to rub the mark off with a rag and some water but it's still
there. Anyone got any thoughts on how to remove it?

TIA.

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F writes:
I've had to drill close to some matt finish ceramic tiles and left a
mark on one of them when a metal part of the drill body brushed across it.

I've tried to rub the mark off with a rag and some water but it's still
there. Anyone got any thoughts on how to remove it?

It's probably metal and may not come off.
You could try an acid such as hydrochloric to dissolve
it, but definately try it on a tile which doesn't show
first. Also beware of damage it might cause elsewhere,
e.g. it will dissolve enamel (such as on an enamelled
bath), and marble.

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Andrew Gabriel
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On 07 Oct 2007 12:25:19 GMT, Andrew Gabriel wrote:

It's probably metal and may not come off. You could try an acid such as
hydrochloric to dissolve it, ...

Ouch bit drastic. Get some "Bar Keepers Friend" or maybe good old
fashioned Vim scouring powder. The former removes marks from our white
oven ware left by metal servers etc with no problems. Marks the normal
washing won't shift.

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