2015 BMW 335i — water spots keep coming back after correction
2015 BMW 335i, about 76,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear…
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2025 Porsche Macan — water spots keep coming back after correction
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2015 Volkswagen Golf — water spots keep coming back after correction
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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…
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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 rat…
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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…
ApexSeller17Community StarterFeb 14, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadPennsylvania3 replies0 helpful
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport — pPF has a small chip — leave it or replace panel?
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 th…
2023 Nissan Z — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls
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2013 Toyota Prius — water spots keep coming back after correction
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…
2024 Buick Envision — water spots keep coming back after correction
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2013 Toyota Prius — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 121,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Whi…
2016 Audi A4 — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls — Portland owner question
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 dama…
2020 BMW M2 — water spots keep coming back after correction
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…
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L — ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 48,000 miles. Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is th…
2024 Polestar 2 — water spots keep coming back after correction
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2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — water spots keep coming back after correction
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…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — water spots keep coming back after correction
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