Timzero,
I think the problem you might be having is that with all of the water restrictions in the OC it makes it hard to find someone willing to deal with those issues. That being said, when you say the hood is a mess...what are the issues? Scatches, swirls, peeling?
I am only a part timer (work 40-60hrs a week on reg job) and I would be coming from the high desert and so if you are in no big hurry , I might be able to help you out. Plus give you some pointers on maintanence in between major "details" let me know. Feel free to shoot me a PM. I will include some of my work examples for you to judge. Thanks... Steve
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