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2017 Nissan Altima — water spots keep coming back after correction

BrakeHauler786Community StarterMay 21, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVConnecticut
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 would you make first? I am trying to get the facts straight before spending money. What would you check next?
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WrenchDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 21, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2017 Nissan Altima in Connecticut, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “water spots keep coming back after correction,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
TowDaily897Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 21, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If it still isn't clear on the 2017 Nissan Altima, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BrakeHauler786Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 21, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2017 Nissan Altima first. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ManualDaily137Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 22, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2017 Nissan Altima owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Was this after sitting overnight? This is the version I'd tell a friend.
WrenchDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 22, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2017 Nissan Altima owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2017 Nissan Altima in Connecticut with 48,500 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
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