Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Scratches are going to happen. We call them character marks, and they tell the story of your adventures. That being said, everyone wants to keep their hull as clean as possible. While there are limits on at-home repairs for hull scratches, there are things you can do to minimize, reduce, or remove light scratches. Here's a primer on how to recondition your hull to reduce or remove surface wear. You can also bring your hull into a Swift retail location or dealer for more significant refinishing.

NOTE: always use marine grade products. Do not use automotive products as their properties don't work with marine gel coat and can result in damage.

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