Thanks you guys. Such a bummer. Going out and looking once more it isn't quite so drastic as it initially came off in the morning light, but nonetheless needs improvement before I get that paint job... what brand of metal polish would you recommend? There's at least 6 or 7 different kinds at Pep Boys alone all of which claim miracle results.

I also read -- and this is likely just as quacked as the oven cleaner scheme -- the Goo-Gone takes some of the cloudiness away. Would this be something you recommend or shall I stay clear of things that seem too good to be true?

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