You can always go with the new Rugged Ridge Magnetic Panels to reduce the scratches.

http://www.ruggedridge.com/magnetic-...itional_tabbed

I sure could have used these when I was out in the K-Trail a couple of months ago. The trees and brush closed in and we just had to push through. I've got a few deep scratches down the full length of each side and I busted part of my screen over the snorkel.