Should You Polish Cast Iron

*I don’t recommend sanding/grinding/polishing cast iron — this video explains why and what to do instead. In this video, Mr. Cast Iron answers a question I get all the time: should you sand or polish cast iron (especially Lodge cast iron) to make it smoother and “more nonstick”? A lot of folks want that mirror-smooth vintage cast iron feel — but sanding, grinding, or polishing can create new problems: uneven surfaces, scratch patterns, rust risk, and seasoning that doesn’t bond the way people expect. My stance: I do not recommend power tools or grinding cast iron. For most skillets, the real fix is simple: proper heat control, thin seasoning, and cooking on it regularly. If your skillet has a sharp burr or rough edge, I prefer leaving the cooking surface alone and addressing only the sharp spot carefully (not a full sand/polish job). * Watch this next: Can You Sand A Cast Iron Skillet https://youtu.be/mGEaxm58iYY *This video is for educational purposes and shares my personal experience — not instructions to modify cookware. Grab OUR FREE Beginner's Guide To Cast Iron! https://pages.mrcastiron.com/castironbeginnerguide ***Visit Our Cast Iron Store On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/mr.castiron. ***To Help Support Our Channel Through Donations https://paypal.me/greenakersplace ***SUGGESTED YOUTUBE VIDEO AND CHANNEL TOOLS*** Morningfame (1ST MONTH FREE) invitation code https://morningfa.me/invite/MrCastIron *** "As an Amazon Associate, this channel earns and benefits from qualifying purchases." Other brand affiliate links may be included, too.*** #mrcastiron #lodgecastiron #lodge