i dont have crazy amount of scratches on the hood just a few. ive got some on the side and a big one on the trunk. i had tar on my car once didnt know till i was washing it and when i went to clean it some paint came off too! i was pissed. but something you could use for the front is 3M clear bra. it doesnt make the car look ugly like the black "leather" ones do. you can only see it when your up close. its expensive it think its around $300 for just the front but it does help.