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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Hi does anyone know why im getting spots on my paint? its in a few places and looks like it has to do with the wax. any ideas? thanks

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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dirt of some kind?
water spots?
tough to tell from that picture. What type of wax did you use?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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ive used turtle wax ice. maybe i put to much and its doing this. cuz its def not water marks or dirt


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dirt of some kind?
water spots?
tough to tell from that picture. What type of wax did you use?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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how easily does it wipe off?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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it doesnt come off. ive been searching around and i think it might be "hard water corrosion" through the layers of wax or possible wax buildup.


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how easily does it wipe off?

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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man that sucks. it looks like your car got stuck behind a gravel truck!

its odd you dont know what is causing it. my brothers beemer has hard water corrosion spots on it pretty bad and it looks like someone just let water dry on it. lots of little water rings.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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matt: try using a clay bar on a small portion sectoin of it.
It WILL remove the wax but maybe it'll help with the spots.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
matt: try using a clay bar on a small portion sectoin of it.
It WILL remove the wax but maybe it'll help with the spots.
+1

It also looks like it might be paint over-spray. Whatever it is, the clay should remove the spots. You could also try a mild polishing compound on a microfiber cloth and try to rub it out. If not you might need to get someone to buff it.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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claybar should fix it looks like ALOT of dirt maybe debris got stuck on it
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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so i clayed it just now with a coat of wax. spots didnt come out however they did disappear 70%. doesnt really show anymore they blended. i think i will go to the dealer tom because it looks like there is something going on with the clear coat. thanks for the help



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matt: try using a clay bar on a small portion sectoin of it.
It WILL remove the wax but maybe it'll help with the spots.

Last edited by mattvit; Sep 1, 2009 at 06:50 PM.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Looks hella lot better. It looks like some pretty serious "orange peel" in the before pic.
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