Welcome back Leah!
I'm glad you trials and travels have brought you to a better place for yourself.
We have found an awesome product for cladding - it's called Refinish Restorer. You have to order it (search and you will find the source) but it's like a permanent treatment, not a dressing. It's almost like a clear-coat for plastic - will make the cladding, hood insert and mirrors look like new again (and stay that way!).
Hope to see you around the forums...