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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — water spots keep coming back after correction

ShopDriverCommunity StarterApr 6, 20262023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LimitedPortland
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 right next step.
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HybridHauler494Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “water spots keep coming back after correction,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Any freeze-frame data saved? Heat soak after errands is the other window.
UsedCarFan193Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Portland. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. That's my plan before I call anyone.
HighwayDetailer589Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 7, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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