Yeah I would at minimum seal what's left of the base with clear coat, use at minimum 2k clear, Amazon is a good source or auto body supply. Careful light coats, it loves to run, spray bombs are iffy. after cure and wetsand it may level out nice after machine polishing. Sounds like you may want...
Ps: I like wool on deep scratches over foam, for cutting. Slow down sir.... Find out of the paint is soft or not you think this is bad, I see messed up Toyotas all the time
Definitely next time Wet the scratch to see if it hides away. If it does not the scratch is through the clear (into base or sheetmetal), if the scratch is just in the clear, next time wet sand across the scratch with 1000 Grit. That will do most of the work and reduce the reflective edge, then...
What happened to pinnacle leather products? The great leather smell is gone! Now it smells like oatmeal. It's a real shame, you would think A premium product would maintain its level of quality. With the old stuff my leather smelled wonderful for months, now it smells terrible.
Parking on Gravel vs Concrete or Asphalt will make any car rust. The gravel acts as a mulch and holds the moisture in the ground, which permeates under the vehicle. Look under the car in the early morning. It will be soaking wet.
I personally have rusted out 4 vehicles parking on gravel.
Get the paste, it's not thick almost the consistency of pudding. Wal-Mart $7
I wish astro shield was still around. Anyone have any favorites that protect over a longer period of time? And let nothing stick to the paints surface?