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    Stubborn Stains...

    I'm doing some paint correction on the coupe. There's these stubborn stains on the hood and roof which look to be water marks (maybe etched in?) that I can't remove. I've tried using a clay bar, vinegar with a towel, nothing. Hit it with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound using a PC-7424XP, used an orange pad, nothing. Stepped up to a yellow pad still nothing. How can I get rid of these marks?

    Here's a couple of pics showing the marks. Thanks!



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    Water sanding maybe your only option. Unless you use a stronger product like the Menzerna Heavy Cut.

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    Yeah, what I've been reading wet sanding is my only option for dealing with etched in water spots. Thankfully it's very hard to notice these spots unless you plant your nose to the surface.

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    Best to leave it alone if you can live with it.
    Quote Originally Posted by True Blue View Post
    Yeah, what I've been reading wet sanding is my only option for dealing with etched in water spots. Thankfully it's very hard to notice these spots unless you plant your nose to the surface.

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    I can sure live with it as the spots are hardly noticeable. Especially the way the paint looked like before, it's a huge night and day difference. This was my first time using a DA polisher and was extremely pleased with the results. When I get chance, I'll post up a couple of pics.

    Thanks for the help!

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    Not a problem. Look forward to seeing the end product.

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    These pics were taken right after I finished polishing it up. They're not the greatest, haven't really had the car outside to take any decent shots yet.




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    Quote Originally Posted by True Blue View Post
    These pics were taken right after I finished polishing it up. They're not the greatest, haven't really had the car outside to take any decent shots yet.




    Your car is beautiful......that color! Would love to see it in person. I see you are from Woodbridge. My parents live there, martin grove and hwy 7. Do you bring it out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanium90 View Post
    Your car is beautiful......that color! Would love to see it in person. I see you are from Woodbridge. My parents live there, martin grove and hwy 7. Do you bring it out?
    Thank you!

    I usually take it out on the weekends, mostly in the mornings when the roads are dead. A couple of my car buddies hit up Texas Pit during the summer. I'll probably make an appearance or two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by True Blue View Post
    Thank you!

    I usually take it out on the weekends, mostly in the mornings when the roads are dead. A couple of my car buddies hit up Texas Pit during the summer. I'll probably make an appearance or two.
    Ah yes. Texas pit. A couple of guys I know re-started this meet at Texas Pit last year. I've been to a couple. will try to go regularly. I hope to see you there. Do you have any other pics you car share of the interior and engine.

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