Quote Originally Posted by ddunc View Post
Thanks Bob
The scales seem to be some sort of synthetic material that is moulded, they are stamped "WAD 2"
I'll try sand and buff them a bit and see what happens?
I have worked with similar scales and they were hot molded leather.See what they do with a bit of neatsfoot oil if you have any or saddle soap. Before doing any abrasive techniques.
You made a nice catch!

~Richard