This boat is black! These scracthes are from wipe down. As stated they are very fine and not able to feel with finger nail. Im using a flex pe 8. Ive tried a couple products 3m 05928, 3m 6044, meguiars professional #2. Of the 3 the meguiars is a better product it does remove partially after a little effort. I am using wat i would call medium (green) and harder(orange) foam pads. Im looking for a better product! Any suggestions from you gel coat guys? The finish is not oxidized in no form. It is a 13 model and has been kept in a controlled climate garage. It also has had a regular coating of protec sealer. It is a basscat