Are there any particular brands of product you would use StuBear? I don`t suppose you could furnish me with a link or two if there is?
Right, here are some photos. Firstly the scuffing...

The worst of the cuts, they don`t go all the wat through but they really aren`t far off. The other side is fine, it`s just this side. If that glue will really hold it together, I bet I CAN fix this thing up just fine! It would be such a shame to not make the effort, it`s so nice....