Idiot Scratch

[DEVIL DOG]

Called it an idiot scratch because of where it's located. Can't figure out what the guy was doing when it got scratched.
If you look close, there's actually 3 scratches.

[moosefisher]

You could have the frame sand blasted. Even with just a pattern or logo? That scratch would go away.

[TheWabbit]

Called it an idiot scratch because of where it's located. Can't figure out what the guy was doing when it got scratched.
If you look close, there's actually 3 scratches.

I'd probably call it an idiot scratch also, the 3 scratches really show in the picture. Unfortunately I have no suggestions as I'd be afraid of making it worse.
Hopefully you can find a satisfactory solution.

[DEVIL DOG]

As much as I like the way the gun performs, & since I wasn't the IDIOT that scratched it,
I'll just leave it alone. Still a great looking pistola !

This side is still perfect.

[TheWabbit]

Yes it is! it has character on the other side.

[joelansing]

Get you some Mother's or Meguiars Metal Polish at Walmart or Autozone. Depending on how deep it is, it may not take it all out, but you can put a mirror finish on the entire weapon using it on a microfiber cloth and going nuts rubbing it. It's actually fun. You start rubbing a little spot and go "Holy Crap!" when you see it turn into a mirror. Doing the rest is just as satisfying.
- Joe

[DEVIL DOG]

The bigger scratch is beyond the rubbing out stage. Pretty deep.

[jziggy101]

FWIW, if you go the 3m pad route test in on an area under the grips first. The burgandy 3m pads leave a more scratchy finish on a S&W 629 barrel than what came from the factory. They also get finer as they get broken in. Tested it on a junk take off barrel some drunkard ruined trying to drill and tap, but I got a little used 629 for a song even when adding in $100 for the like new replacement barrel I got for it off of ebay.

I did remove an idiot scratch on my Colt Defender using the White & lightest scotchbright. Gentle pressure and no circular motion at all. Slight back & forth action eased the scratch off the pistol. In the right light it was barely visible but most of the time you could not see it.

[Painter777]

Called it an idiot scratch because of where it's located. Can't figure out what the guy was doing when it got scratched.
If you look close, there's actually 3 scratches.

Scratches.. Likely from letting a friend shoot it. Maybe Ejecting spent brass with the Cylinder not fully open ?

** joelansing mentioned: 'Meguiars'. It can really work some magic. Are some U Tube Vids showing Pro Detailers buffing out some rough looking chrome trim and rims, that end up looking like new. One Vid I seen they were using medium to extra fine polishing pads on a Angle Grinder, because there was no 'Grain'. On SS or Chrome that has 'Grain' they did it all by hand buffing..... With the Grain. Google Search: The Best Way to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel

Good Luck,
Charlie-Painter777

[DEVIL DOG]

Just going to live with it. I didn't do it so it only bothers me a little bit. Last time I shot it, I too think it was caused by the star wheel.
Pretty hard to do. Guess that's why I called it an idiot scratch.