Right on,Alvin. The worst scratch in mine was the very first one. Nothin big, and no big deal,I knew it would happen sooner or later as i built it to use it and enjoy it.
Im still careful with it but if a ding,chip,or scratch happens,
I certainly dont go home crying or need a week of therapy.
As far as the rummys at the car shows that dont know how to act around a nice, old car, theres subtle,but effective ways of dealing with them.