Dude, if you haven't already, send the before and after pics to Griot's. You deserve to be in the catalog.
I bet it feels good not to have to spend money on getting it repainted!
Oh, and for those wondering about clay bars, I think they are the most cost effective thing you can use to improve the finish on your car. You can get a kit for around $20 and you will be amazed at how much crud it sucks out of your paint. They won't remove scratches though...that's for the polish.