stock scratches

[Badger]

I've got an oil finished stock with some light scratches that appear to be in the finish and not all the way down to the wood. Any suggestions as to how I might repair them without sanding the old finish down? Thanks..

 

[George Stringer]

Badger, if they aren't down to the wood you should be able to touch them up just by using the original oil. If it's Linseed oil don't use Tru-oil for example. Use whatever was used on it originally. George

 

[weegee]

If the scratches are really light, you may be able to hide them with a good application of wax (Johnson's paste wax or other good floor wax).