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Old May 24, 2020 | 03:49 PM
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My friend just picked up his black C8 Friday and we were prepping it for ceramic coating today. After clay bar and polish we notice small spots on the paint surface (about 2-3mm) that would not polish out. Almost looks like the paint was etched. Has anyone seen this before on their paint? Thanks

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nice reflection
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Duh... I think you're supposed to be looking at the white spots.
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One of the spots is on the right side of the camera. Several smaller ones on the top of the rear quarter panel. I just thought I would post the question before we coat it.
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I had the same thing. I used Maguaris water spot remover by hand then used da with polish and they came out.
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I had the same thing. I used Maguaris water spot remover by hand then used da with polish and they came out.
Thanks for the reply, we will give it a try.

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Same here. They buff out with a little 3M compound followed by 3M polishing compound. These are professional grade products and you have to search around for a shop that carries them.
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