When a Cirrus owner unwittingly breaks an oil dipstick or scuffs up an aileron gap seal, photographs accompany the offense.

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The designs are the matte, printed design which makes them highly resistant to scratches and scuffs, unlike the smoother, shinier variety.

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When going for a conservative, professional appearance, stick with basic black or brown dress shoes that are free of scuffs or caked mud.

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It must have feet or some protection from scuffs when it sits on the floor (where it will inevitably spend much of its life).

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Scratches and scuffs appear to range from tiny ones of the edge of the handset, to massive Freddy Kruger style scratches on the back.

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The rooms are clean with wood floors and white walls, but scuffs on the carpet and walls show lack of attention to early wear and tear.

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