After trying unsuccessfully to buff out all the nastiness on the hood, I left it to the pros. They wet sanded the hood, trunk and roof in areas. I wish I had taken some detailed before and after photos, because the difference is astounding. When I started snapping the photos in my parent's driveway, my mom asked if this was a different car.

Their driveway is a lot more dramatic than mine.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!