It isn't the inner boot part that gets scratched by the Dzus fasteners sharp end, as you say, that area is well protected. I found that the bodywork above the fastener, arrowed in the photo is what gets scratched as the boot lid is closed. You can just see the 3M tape to protect the paint, although it needs replacing occasionally as it gets torn eventually. The leather straps get more floppy as the years go by, they may be stiff enough to keep the fasteners off the paint at first.



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