Getting scratches out of slabs?

[TheFrenzy]

Most of mine are in great condition, but some of the graded 90s cards I pick up come pretty scratched. Anyone ever get out a polishing cloth and buff out some scratches? Any recommendations?

[blackbears86]

I use meguires scratch remover--(yes the same guys that make car care products)you can find it in any automotive store, walmart, etc...

just dab a tiny bit on the case and rub with a slightly damp cloth, let it dry, rub with a soft dry cloth and there you go!

Very deep scratches may require more than one application.


Use a very small amount!!!!

[squigsmx31]

For highend stuff I would just get it reslabbed but its up to you.

[TheFrenzy]

I use meguires scratch remover--(yes the same guys that make car care products)you can find it in any automotive store, walmart, etc..

Awesome info. I will definitely give this a try. I'm looking to pick up a sweet scanner here soon, scan all of my graded cards, and then store them away in my time-capsule-esque locker box. But to get great scans I'd need to buff out some of the slab scratches. Thanks again!

For highend stuff I would just get it reslabbed but its up to you.

Legit question: why? I've never busted a card out of its prison, but wouldn't having the card busted and reslabbed present more of a risk of damage than a few drops of buffer? Or is it because a high-end card deserves a perfect slab, more than buffing can deliver?

[Bostonsports1]

You don't have to bust it out to get it reslabbed, send it in slabbed and note it's just a reslab. I think it's only $5

[blackbears86]

reslabbing is certainly another option, but it's not as cheap as people think. You have to pay for the re-slab, which is cheap, but return postage and insurance can get pricey, so a $5 reslab can turn into a $20 reslab when everything is done.

I've done this on expensive slabs and it's worked well. Like I said before, use a very small amount. I also finish up with pledge to give the slab a shiny reflective look.

[whodatbeastly16]

Woah thanks for this tip