Thread: Repairing scratches in scales

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

Here is a picture pixelfixed. 10Pups, I would like to keep it original as these USMC razors are collectors items. My sister paid $200 for this one which is a lot I think but she wanted me to have one.
I could probably sand it out but what I have noticed is that some of these black scales produce a rust colored dust when sanding and some are not the same black color after sanding.
I had that happen recently on a Geneva Magnetic Steel razor I bought from a friend. The rusty/brown tinge is visible in the scales after sanding them. Anyone else notice that?

The rusty brown in my limited experience goes away with a good polishing with mothers or Maas. What grits did you sand them with?