Serious question, did my enclosed carrier actually wreck my paint?

I paid for enclosed shipping for my 1969 Mustang from Austin to Denver. $1,800 for the premium service. Everyone in the forums swears enclosed is the only way to go for classics. But when it arrived last Tuesday, I found micro-scratches all over the hood and roof. The guy said it was from road vibration inside the trailer, which I thought enclosed was supposed to prevent. I learned that enclosed trailers can still trap dirt and debris if they aren't cleaned between loads. So now I'm wondering if open transport with a good cover might have been just as safe. Has anyone else seen paint damage from an enclosed carrier or am I just unlucky?

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lee.casey24d ago

Think about all the dirt and grime that builds up on the road over a long trip, an open trailer exposes your paint to that full blast for hours. An enclosed trailer at least keeps off the big stuff like bugs and rocks, even if a little dust sneaks in over time. Your Mustang could have been sandblasted on an open trailer, so don't blame the enclosed carrier for a few micro-scratches that would've been way worse out in the open.

seth_allen16d ago

Totally agree, had the same thing happen with my buddy's Camaro and the paint was way worse after an open trailer trip.