No idea where to start with this car

[Zinda]

The condition on this vehicle is pretty bad with rust starting to settle in with the paint chips. Tons of swirls on the hood and I am sort of concerned about paint thickness. I want to do some correction on this but not a single idea on where to start.

Take a look at these pictures after a thorough washing which I regret cause you can't see some of the imperfections now.

 

[classofshine]

Iron X, clay then polish, in the right hands you can get that looking pretty good. If you can get paint then fill the chips as well.

 

[Stokdgs]

None of the pictures show anything hard to do..
As you get some skills and experience, you will see this as just a day at the shop..
Good luck with this !
Dan F

 

[Zinda]

I am still trying to figure out how to see how aggressive my polishes/pads should be and how long I should polish certain areas. My car is in good condition so I never really had to work on cars that needed much polishing other than some light polish and a less aggressive pad.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

I am still trying to figure out how to see how aggressive my polishes/pads should be and how long I should polish certain areas. My car is in good condition so I never really had to work on cars that needed much polishing other than some light polish and a less aggressive pad.

That's why we do a test spot. Start with a light polish and a polishing pad.. If that doesn't work, then step up to a more aggressive polish and/or pad. If that doesn't work, then step up to a compound and a light cutting pad. Repeat this aggressive process up to two times if needed.