Originally Posted by Mike-in-Orange
I've responded to a PM from Smokey but just had to respond here too. The previous owner of that car should be dragged out into the street and shot.
I'd love to get my hands on this car with my rotary buffer, a wool pad and some M105 but I live on the far side of the country. This is definitely work for a pro, and a good one too, but it can all be corrected by a skilled professional. "Skilled" being the operative word here - anybody with a buffer these days calls themselves a pro but most don't really have a clue. Lots of guys who are really good at detailing are really just doing a good clay/light paint cleaning/wax job and nice interior work but don't really know jack about paint polishing. That's the problem here. I've spoken with customers who've brought their vehicles to us after having a "detailer" check it out and proclaim that only a repaint could fix that, or at the very least a full wetsand, cut and buff. That's almost never the case.
The biggest problem is actually finding a decent professional to do the job.
I agree with Mike. If not a repaint, then a complete wet sand and professional cut and buff. It will do wonders in the right hands. Some of the deep scratches won't come out, but will be minimized. It is sad when someone puts something on the trunk area or on top of the car and don't pick it up off the surface, but slide it. Brain dead for putting something on a painted surface more so by sliding it across the paint.
Good luck