So I noticed I have a number of scratches on the hood. I took it to a shop recommended by another Mercedes owner, and he said he'd have to paint the entire hood and he said something about blending the polish with the fenders. Something about the texture. I'm worried. The price was reasonable and for double that, he said he could do the bumper too, and polish the head lights. I'm confused if maybe he said they clear the lights.

Historically, how hard has it been to get a good job on black, just doing the hood and the bumper?

The roof might need a little touch up too. I think the price just not only went way up, but the chances of no one knowing are slim to none. I worry about orange peal, masking tape edges etc...

I'm horrified.