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Good idea. If the disc is reversible then go ahead and flip it over. Unfortunately the TM and service manuals I have don't show an exploded view of the solenoid, only the starter motor. If you bring the disc to work and polish it make sure to ask if it prefers mint or cherry polish before...

I've had perfect results sanding the rings with a piece of 180 grit paper on a flat piece of steel. Like Massey said, bead blasting or wire brushing in addition to sanding would clean in the pits better. Its worked for me in 100% of the cases I've worked on and saved more than 1 $400 starter for...

Now that it's out you may as well go ahead and try hitting it with jumper cables and see if it spins or not. Ground to the starter body and touch the positive to the fat wire going into the body of the motor itself (not the one where the battery was attached to the solenoid) If it spins you know...

Sounds like a dirty contact ring in the starter solenoid. If the bendix (arm) moves when energized but the starter doesn't spin I'd suspect the copper ring that closes the connection to the starter motor might be dirty or pitted from arching. stick a screwdriver across the 2 large battery...