Some Q`s on Camry paint correction

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Gas prices have forced me into a 2000 Camry I`d like to detail. The finish is very scratched. Not swirled, scratched. However, nothing deep enough to catch a finger nail. It looks to be from a dog jumping on the doors and maybe from boxes being drug across the trunk lid and top of the car. Not being familar with a foreign car finish, nor anything in this deplorable condition, I`d like to exchange some guess work for some tips on what type of compound(s) and pads to begin with. I do have a [7"] rotary and a PC, and am familar with using both.



I thank you for the advice.

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Here is some info on a 2003 model that I worked on that was in rough shape. They actually correct pretty easily...just take your time and do it right.



http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/107422-03-camry-revival-lots-pics.html

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Very ironic. I have the same (flake) color car. However, picture wise, yours pre-detail, seemed to be in much better condition. Mine is extremly surfaced scratched.



I`ve clayed the finish thus far. That alone was a 40% improvement.



I thank you for the time.

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No problem. It was pretty bad, but that was before I had a DSLR, and couldn`t get my old camera to focus well on the scratches. I never would have gotten them out without wetsanding.



Have fun.

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You`re braver than I am--wet sanding. If I can get a nice scratch diminished shine, it shouldn`t be totally unacceptable for a daily driver. :-)



Cheers.