Thread: black horn scales

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to restore the "black"
back into the scales? I am not sure if the horn is dyed or they were black to begin with.

Thanks Glen

Start sanding with 400 grit, then 600, then 1,000, and finally 1,500. If it's horn, you can throw it on a buffer with no problems. (if you have one) Use a mask when sanding. The generated dust is not particularly beneficial to your lungs.

No buffer? Then use felt wheels on a rotary tools with some polishing compound. I like Fabuluster.


Black is one of the natural colors. They will range from blonde to black. If they have green or red overtones, then they are dyed.