>>1258923Scratches are not a problem: its the raw aluminium tubing. All scratches just polish out by rubbing it with soapy steel wool pads. I had some nasty ones from parking it at busy city bike rack. The downside is oxidation caused by rain or condensation storing it outside Got a give it a good rub once a month or the finish will turn to shit. Only takes me 15 minutes while i wax my chain.