OK to reuse these PEX fittings?

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Giantsean

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Tried to be careful and even used heat but the location was awkward enough that I could not easily get the old cut pieces of pipe off without cutting. The end result is the fittings got very slightly scratched. I really don't want to have to take off the other end if at all possible as it's an even more difficult location. Does anyone think these could not be reused?

Thanks very much for any info
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Thanks Terry. I ended up swapping out the hot fitting as it seemed kind of deep. The cold is more superficial but I will still try some emery cloth to smooth it out. Is it fair to say that if it doesn't leak it never will? (within reason I mean - if it does it's for factors of age not the scratch)

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I used the Uponor ProPex tubing (uses the expandable ring rather than the crimp ring) in my remodel, and I tried to reuse a fitting with a scratch on it (maybe it was a deeper scratch) and it leaked. So I decided for the couple of bucks it cost for a fitting I would not reuse any if they were to be inside a wall or anywhere I couldn't see it.
 

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I buffed out the scratch on the cold with a 400/600/1000 grit combo and it came right out. Hooked back up and no leaks :)
 
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