Touching in scratches

[Peter Koyander]

I have Boosey + Hawkes renovation project. Have just set up the bridge so that its feet are on contact with the top and the back face is perpendicular, reshaped the curvature so that the string heights are not so ridiculously high ...and what a difference in playablility, loudness and tone! Small adjustments and it has transformed the instrument immensely. It has the original machines which are in excellent order. The tail gut wire is dreadful and has been fitted back to front and the tailpiece sits at an angle (next part of the project!). Structurally its in excellent condition.

Its a czech 400 series laminated throughout, not worth a fortune but I was wondering what tips anyone might have for removing or touching in some scratches and dents to the varnish on the body?

Photos below (NB the varnish is reflective and has not gone milky !! - note just the scratches and dings!).