repairing scratches on anodized metal?

[Chapel]

Looking to fix this up:

how would I remove the scratches and get it black again?

[Pf3il]

sandpaper and black spray paint. can't re-anodize it without stripping all the leather off.

[Chapel]

sandpaper and black spray paint. can't re-anodize it without stripping all the leather off.

that's what I thought...
bummer

what about gun blue?

[Pf3il]

guns are steel. that's aluminum.

[Chapel]

guns are steel. that's aluminum.

yep... bugger. spray paint it is then...

[Pf3il]

maybe someone on the morning shift will have a better idea though!

[Chapel]

maybe someone on the morning shift will have a better idea though!

black sharpie

just get that out of the way right now.

[Southern Jetta]

I used to work for ALCOA selling anodized architectural aluminum. Are you sure those are scratches and not deposits? Toothpaste can remove deposits but there is really no way to remove a scratch without making a bigger mess than what you had. You could paint it, as suggested, but you'll need paint that is formulated to adhere to an anodized surface. You might try a local glass shop to see if they'll sell you a pint of black anodize touch up.