Odd spots

cygnusecks · 08-01-2019, 10:01 PM

Noticed these spots on the hood. Are these from water droplets drying on the paint? Anyone have advise on removing? They are impossible to remove with regular microfiber+soap. Gtechniq panel wipe also does not remove it.

Pics are from various distances of the same spot on the hood under fluorescent lights.

claykin · 08-01-2019, 11:14 PM

Can you feel them? If so, they're hard water spots and you can use a cleaner polish to remove. Often sprinkler water will do this, especially if water source is from a well.

Or if it's only one spot, maybe etching from bird poop? Bird poop etching is typically repairable by you leaving the car in the hot sun for a couple days. The clear will self heal (so to speak).

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claykin Brigadier General 1658 Rep 4,589 Posts Drives: various BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Can you feel them? If so, they're hard water spots and you can use a cleaner polish to remove. Often sprinkler water will do this, especially if water source is from a well. Or if it's only one spot, maybe etching from bird poop? Bird poop etching is typically repairable by you leaving the car in the hot sun for a couple days. The clear will self heal (so to speak). __________________ 2023 840GC \| 2021 740i \| 2019 X3
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