How can i repair or cover up these scratches without refinishing

[MilsurpMM]

I bought a K98 and it has a lot of scratches on the side of the stock which kind of bother me. i am not considering refinishing the stock no matter what but is there some kind of way I can hide these scratches?

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[kar98k]

Not to get too far off point, but why would you want to? To me, each nick, dent or scratch is just a small story in its history.

[MilsurpMM]

Not to get too far off point, but why would you want to? To me, each nick, dent or scratch is just a small story in its history.

I would generally agree but its more than just a scratch as you see. Its at least 30 different scratches in one small area, as if someone took a knife and just started slicing up the finish in that particular area

[AZPhil]

If it is dented then you could use steam to raise the wood. (Wet towel over area then put a hot iron on it, let it steam up and check your progress)But if they are cut's like you are saying I can't help there.

Semper Fi
Phil

[painter777]

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