Thanks for the input..!
I'm actually in Missouri, the other poster is CA. ..
I just purchased some cheap-o air Sanders, die grinders. I spoke with my body guy and re recommended I fill in the pitted areas with ...something, I can't remember now...lol. I'll have to get home to send me the info again... I will look for this needle gun thing you speak of.. ANYTHING to make this as painless as possible.