#4 or "Brushed" Stainless steel simply stains less. Our company now offers complete restoration and finishing services to the appliance industry to include the homeowner. Items that have been in service for a time may need scratch removal- we do that. We reccommend an acrylic spray protective coating prior to shipping or at the destination. Visit our displays at Guyers showroom: 13405 15th Avenue~ Plymouth, MN (763-553-1445) Our# 715-492-3612