How to remove scratches from slide?

[Praxidike]

I have a firearm I'd like to sell that has a stainless bead-blasted slide that has a fingernail length scratch on it that I'd like to remove prior to selling. Are there any DIY tips or methods to seamlessly removing the scratch?

 

[M-Cameron]

Can you post a pic?

 

[joem1945]

If you buff out the scratch it's likely to show up as a smooth spot. Might be better to leave it alone or buff the entire slide.

 

[CWL]

If it's bead blasted, you're going to need to re-blast it to do it correctly. Any other method of localized treatment will only make it worse.

Unless you want to go thru that expense, I suggest you just sell it as-is.

 

[ROAshooter]

Dremel

On my satin stainless ROAs and S&W 686...I have used Dremel Abrasive Buffs
180 and 280 grit....at low speed to eliminate surface scratches and bright rub marks.
At low speed the buffs do not brighten...but rather blend in a dull satin finish...

it depends on how deep the scratch may be..