Scratched PCGS Slab Repair Ideas
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I bought this coin from G.R. Tiso back in 1996.
Unfortunately, I stored it in a metal band aid box, which caused the two scratches across the back of the holder.
Is there a simple way to remove, or make the scratches less noticeable?
Something that will not damage, or make the slab cloudy.
Your input on this would be much appreciated. 
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Those scratches look deep enough that they won't just polish out, you may need to sand & polish.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1024115/how-to-fix-a-scratched-slab#pagetop
Great information. Thank you!
I know there’s extra expense involved, but maybe reholder and get the true view with it.
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Easy, 10 minute fix if you have the stuff. I did a thread on fixing deep gouges in slabs. These look easy. When I get back to a real computer I’ll find it and share the link.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11335973
I'm guessing he doesn't want to lose the OGH PCGS slab.
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If you didn't notice the link that @BryceM posted, he did a PCGS slab.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/947337/restoring-scratched-slabs-version-2-0-new-improved#pagetop
Edited to add: It looks like BryceM added the same link while I was posting.
I can certainly appreciate the OGH. 👍
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If one will spend the time, that process will save money on reslabbing/shipping/insurance and time. Cheers, RickO
I'd attempt to retain the OGH, as well. By the way, it looks like a nice coin.
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I've got a slab that has a scratch also. never thought that it was possible to remove the scratch and nor devalue the the slabbed coin. Also, will a deep scratch on the holder hurt the value?
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Very nice coin, and the slab will be fine. Those scratches seen can be well taken care of with novus polishes #3, #2 and finally #1. #3 will take out much of the deepest gouges. To JWP above, it just depends on the depth and severity of the scratch. Surface scuffs are no problem, but extremely deep gouges may not polish out. Always worth a shot though.
To the OP, definitely save the OGH!
(While I'm at it, I like much less, the entire hologram loss on the back of that OGH slab, but oh well. No bringing that back, so you might as well polish away that residue as well.)
Here's what I have done. Fits onto a cordless drill and away goes the scratches. Even if they are deep, they do appear less apparent. But never place a PCGS slab on its reverse side, there's no clearance. The tabs are on the obverse side of the slab. I won't go into the latter any more than what I've stated.
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Oh, and I should add, the instructions clearly state, won't work on Ngc slabs.
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1000 grit, 2000 grit, 3000 grit, then polish. DO NOT use any power tools as they can create too much heat and melt plastic. You're only concerned about the round disk area the coin resides in anyway. NGC slabs are much harder to recover.