# Removing scratches **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [April 28, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602 "2024-04-28T21:24:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/1 "2024-04-28T21:24:13Z")
My son drop it on some sand and the new yo-yo has some fine scratch on the stainless steel rims. Would it be possible to remove it With polish or something? ![IMG_7258](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/2/a/72a2297819d3665a67f9e75371be360e2be3492e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SmashYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smashyoyos/32/271121_2.png) [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/2 "2024-04-28T21:27:13Z")
Probably not. Sorry mate. Its stainless steel so its probably just the anodization that’s scratched off. Guessing it will still play just fine, so its just a little loved. ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/3 "2024-04-28T22:46:56Z")
Ya, best you could probably do from there it remove the rest of the anno…. Make the rims silver. ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/4 "2024-04-28T23:21:05Z")
As mentioned, this is the anodization that’s scratched you can absolutely polish it if you don’t mind your rims being silver. Many people really like the look of polished rims. But it would be a process. ---
**Author:** ![K1LCr09](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/k1lcr09/32/268600_2.png) [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/5 "2024-04-28T23:45:26Z")
Some other people said to remove the ano. This video I found helpfull [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SntTC97fcn0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SntTC97fcn0) ---
**Author:** ![yoyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e99b99/32.png) [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/6 "2024-04-29T01:19:17Z")
I would recommend sanding the rims if you’re going to remove the coating. It’s easy to do and you don’t have to worry about the body of the yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/8 "2024-04-29T12:45:19Z")
I’ve used this method by @Beverchakus with great success… [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/2/3/a236d716fc71256362a221ffc34768def9aca007.jpeg " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4chRQvvH0) ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/9 "2024-12-22T22:43:59Z")
so if one removes anno what are any concerns with the raw metal? I’ve read it can bond to the bearing. curious if anyone can mainly address pitfalls to the process ---
**Author:** ![hooty7734](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hooty7734/32/348981_2.png) [@hooty7734](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hooty7734)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/10 "2024-12-22T23:07:13Z")
Haven’t experienced it yet, but may be something I decide to experiment on one day considering I live in a high humidity environment. The bonding that may happen would be because of galvanic corrosion and yes, annodizing does mitigate this effectively. The 304 stainless that is mostly used would not be the one corroding as much as the aluminum it’s in contact with. You could use a corrosion inhibiting paste or re prime the contact surfaces. If you live in a dry environment though galvanic corrosion is less likely to happen as it requires the presence of water. ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scratches/399602/11 "2024-12-22T23:35:14Z")
> [@hooty7734](#): > > If you live in a dry environment negative ghostrider lol i live in the south 10 min from the ocean 🤣