After he buffs it out, you'll never notice it. A buddy of mine was doing an insurance job down around the rocker panel on a car that was a previously paid claim. Then he struck wood. He called the insurance company and they put a stop work on it until they got there. They set up a video camera and recorded as he pulled a complete 2x4 out. In the other guy's defense, it was a treated 2x4.
-?? under following or followers? sometimes need to know when to hold 'em , and when to fold 'em - it is OK to stop, accept that the bad deal should be folded up and sent off to wrecking yard - then start off with something that will not eat up your assumed time left of retirement - maybe not your dream ride but, the key word is to go for a ride