Thanks Andrew, John, WB and Andy.
I spoke with the good people at "Buck House" and they said (re the buckle rash), it was OK as long as I only play it in my Speedos. I suspect HRH want's a photo of me in action :-)
As far as the existing finish and future scuffs are concerned ... This is the only guitar I own that firstly, received deliberate rub through on the paint before ploy, and secondly, I won't stress if it takes a a knock or two. I won't deliberately knock it about but I'll be relaxed when it leaves the house.
Think I mentioned early in the thread how a general plan can seriously evolve into something else. This sure did, but I'm happy with the result.