I have cleaned scored spool with 000 steel wool. It's not bad now20230522_145758.jpg20230522_145758.jpg however what else can work?
It is pitted, if it is smooth use it. You might be able to fill it with a epoxy like JB Weld.
I'm afraid it's there to stay. I've used 2K grit wet/dry on spotty chrome to at least smooth it out and then follow up with flitz on the whole spool. I haven't had to do that on stainless yet. Scoring it more could cause a bigger problem depending on the metal.
I never would have thought to fill it as Lee suggests. If you do, I'd like to see how it turns out.
Lee hides a lot of ideas in that beard of his.
Scrub with a great toothbrush and wipe off the excess grease. You should be fine!
Won't even see it from the beach.
Lee has the right idea. If it's pitted add a little JB Weld, sand & buff it to smooth and you'll be good to go, just make sure there's no ridge to catch line.