Noob Question: Stonewashing Framelock?

[FriarPhenn]

So I'm set up for my first knife-modding expedition. I've done my research, and I feel fairly confident in the process.

There's only one step that I'm concerned about.

I'm working with the Spyderco Tuff, and I want to stonewash the Ti framelock scale. The thought of the lockbar getting beat up on by ceramic bits concerns me. Should I be worried about the stonewashing process over-bending the lockbar? Are there any precautions I can or should take to protect the lockbar on the Ti scale?

Thanks in advance.