If a surge protector had a very high resistance at all voltages, the wires in the surge protector would short out. It would kick off the protector and make it useless. A new surge protector would need to be purchased.

Reactivation of a surge protector is normally not necessary if your protector has taken a hit. Typically a protector will continue to work without the ned to reactivate it.

It will very likely damage the surge protector

a surge suppressor or protector protects your equipment from spikes on the electrical line.

A surge protector, Apex. :D