Paint, paint, and more paint

[Mike Stump <tree@triton.net>]

With all the disscussions about paint that's been taking place, I
thought that someone might be able to diagnose my problem.  The paint on
my hood, front quarter panels, and front doors is good.  However, the
rest looks like someone scrubbed it using steel wool.  The surface still
feels smooth, however.  Three questions:
1) What happened to the paint (it was this way when I bought it)?
2) How can I repair it besides a complete repaint of the car (I've
already tried waxing it)?
3)  Has this happened to anyone else?
BTW, I've got an '89 80 that's light blue.
TIA

Mike Stump
80q