I've not been happy with the paint on the German Looker. After finding out from the pros it was 'checked' and needs to be repainted, I never tried getting it polished. My friend Bob finally convinced me we could at least make it way better, and came over to teach me how to do it. Another friend Laurence talked me through the shopping list while I was standing in Canadian Tire, so when Bob arrived I was ready with a new polisher, foam pads, and various compounds and waxes.
While it will never be show-quality, after compound, polish, IPA bath, and wax...it's looking much better and I'm definitely stoked. Totally understand why the experts charge what they do though, my hands are gonna hurt all week!
-Dave