Hi irocc,
To get rid of the scratches around the handle you could use some Dodo Juice Lime Prime, which is a pre-wax cleanser containing micro-abrasives... this will help prepare the paint ready for the wax application, but it will also help remove some of the scratches.
In terms of wax or sealant, you could go for either really. If you wanted to go with a wax we'd recommend Lusso Oro, purely because it's so easy to use and it gives outstanding results. If you wanted to go for a sealant, your best bet would probably be something like Dodo Juice Red Mist.
Hope this helps
Taryn and Jim
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