I knew a auto body man awhile ago that said fine scuffs and scratches can actually be buffed out by someone that knows what he's doing.
Emphisis on the "knows what he's doing" part, I suppose.

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)