Are scratched tubes Fixable

Pat it sounds like you may want to get a pal with more experience to help you, or a shop. or look at some past posts on seals and stuff . I can tell you that if your forks are overfilled way too much your seals will never stop leaking , the oil gets in between the inner and outer tube and just gets forced past the seal . Ive seen this more than once or twice when someone sets their oil height with the bike on the stand and the wheel hanging. The forks must be fully compressed to get the right level .Sometimes if you grease a seal and wiper too much you can get greasy rings where the fork seals have traveled . But if youve got a dripper youll want to adress the problem. If you get it apart check the bushings out for wear from grit and dirt, if theyre worn or scraped up from spooge the forks will leak again.Look for knicks in the chrome tube and dress with a honing stone or fine knife sharpening stone or something just be careful. Small voids or knicks in the tube can be filled with clear nail polish or a small bit of crazy glue believe it or not. GOOD LUCK