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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.




    Last edited by True Blue; 08-22-2018 at 08:03 PM.

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    Wow ! Good job .
    How long did it take you?


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    Thanks! Took roughly about 12 hours, taking my time.

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    Looks amazing. What products did you use for the paint correction other than the Ultimate? What did you end up protecting the paint with in the end? Sealant or wax?

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