# Removing scuff marks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 8, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488 "2011-03-08T18:25:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BiG\_FooT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e95f7d/32.png) [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/1 "2011-03-08T18:25:07Z")
If you ding a yoyo, is there any way to get the scuff mark off? Or is it there for good? :-\ ---
**Author:** ![Camjameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/camjameron/32/775_2.png) [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/2 "2011-03-08T18:47:58Z")
if its a metal or plastic u can satin it that usually does the trick but if u want it on a metal where u cant see it go to a professional anodiser ---
**Author:** ![Preinfalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/preinfalk/32/551_2.png) [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/3 "2011-03-08T19:03:56Z")
why would you want to get rid of them? They add class imo. If I ding a yoyo, I kinda like it because it’s unique to me only :wink: ---
**Author:** ![BiG\_FooT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e95f7d/32.png) [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/4 "2011-03-08T19:06:50Z")
> [@](#): > > why would you want to get rid of them? They add class imo. If I ding a yoyo, I kinda like it because it’s unique to me only :wink: I suppose thats true ;D ---
**Author:** ![Griffsnog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ea666f/32.png) [@Griffsnog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Griffsnog)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/5 "2011-03-08T19:55:43Z")
Sharpies of the appropriate color will help hide them bug they are there for good. ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/6 "2011-03-08T21:52:58Z")
Automotive paint. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/7 "2011-03-13T08:43:11Z")
> [@JetEyeNight](#): > > Automotive paint. Not really, you can tell the difference. Now unless your painting the whole thing, but thats no fun. If it’s a scuff like hitting plastic and the paint comes off onto your metal. Alcohol can rub it off, but as previously stated a nice ding is their for life. ---
**Author:** ![krq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/krq/32/139217_2.png) [@krq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krq)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/8 "2018-07-25T18:57:58Z")
how about filling the scuff with superglue or expoxy and then polishing? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/9 "2018-07-25T19:31:40Z")
In theory, [some kind of metal filler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-filler/45092) could work… Most times for dings and scratches what I see recommended is rubbing or sanding it down to smooth it out with a metal spoon, denim, things like that. It is easier to smooth around the scratch or ding than it is to glue extra material on to cover it up. I guess with cars this is somewhat easier since you fill a dent with filler material, then that always gets covered with primer and paint. Metal anodization on yoyos is a whole different ballgame! ---
**Author:** ![krq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/krq/32/139217_2.png) [@krq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krq)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/10 "2018-07-25T20:10:47Z")
How would you smooth this one? It seems to be pretty deep. ![21%20PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/e/35ef152bd3f400465a6d652fc3d275dcf15d1098.png) also how much would you ask for a clyw yoyo with such defect? ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-scuff-marks/24488/11 "2018-07-25T20:14:58Z")
If you don’t want to sand it down, you can “burnish” it with a hard, smooth piece of metal. Back of a spoon would do. That should smooth out the sharp parts without removing metal. Sturdy / tough denim is also frequently recommended. You probably want to do this one by hand. I like a [very fine sanding sponge for this application](https://www.amazon.com/3M-Contour-4-5-Inch-5-5-Inch-1875-Inch/dp/B00004Z49L) - it handles curved surfaces better. You can also heal some dings with a soft mallet, like a [nylon jeweler’s mallet](https://www.amazon.com/Aketek-Rubber-Hammer-Jewelers-Mallet/dp/B000RB5VLA), coupled with some sanding.