I foolishly took my 83cd to an auto carwash and the kid sprayed undiluted green "bug cleaning" liquid all over my hood and across the roof. It has actually marred the paint to such an extent that our local detaining expert says there is nothing more he can do. When the polish wears off after a couple of weeks, it is very visible. The car is original and does have some scratches and marks on the paint but this has just put it over the edge as far as the paint looking good goes. My question is what should I demand from the carwash (owned by the mayors brother!) without being a total jerk? They are waiting for me to tell them what I expect from them... To ask for the car to be repainted, I think, is too far as the paint was not perfect before. I thought I could ask for another buffing but I am worried it they will go right through and then I would HAVE to get it painted. But whatever happens, I still lose the 'all original' attraction...
Why would that liquid have caused such damage? What would you demand in compensation?
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That's a tough situation, I think I would price from a bodyshop how much to paint the hood and roof. Whatever chemical was in the bug remover was strong enough to eat away at the paint.

What else can you do?

Yea, thanks. I got some positive feedback because I asked the same question in the general forum afterwards, thinking that it was more an ethical question than a technical one! After a some thought, I will give them one more chance to get the marks buffed (compounded?) out by a professional and if that doesn't work, get it repainted.