Performance & Enthusiast
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 144,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would y…
Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes the most avoidable contact? Trying to d…
Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under certain light. I'm trying to improve the process rather than keep polishing clear coat away.…
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 55,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change woul…
Front PPF did its job but now has a small nick that catches the light. Paint underneath appears fine. Is spot repair realistic or do most installers replace that entire section of film? Trying to dia…
2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 28,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 29,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avo…
2018 Honda Civic Si, about 111,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable da…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 48,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change wo…
The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable damage?
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 78,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable da…
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 28,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable d…
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 16,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring.
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 95,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoida…
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 40,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes.
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 89,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable d…
The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue.
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you make first? Mostly looking for the righ…
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, about 53,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most…
Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes the most avoidable contact? Appreciate…
