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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    Sure thing! I am located in Sonoma, CA. Small town just northeast of San Francisco.
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    2005 Audi S4 Brilliant Red - CA car, washed often, garage kept, rarely driven, waxed every 2 months with clay and polish every so often. spoke with contractor, no sheeting over car and no chemicals near the car. Family friend so fairly sure he is being honest. (was replacing water heater)
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    Ok I will give this a try after work. Its amazes me how quickly the clear coat can fail! Thanks again everyone!
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    Yes, clear coat paint system. I do have some mild polish, as well as Scratch X. I will solvent to remove the wax/sealant, light polish (MF towel+finger) and then try to heat it up a bit with a hair dryer this afternoon. Will report back ASAP. Thanks again guys!
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    I figured it was going to take some extra elbow grease (much more than #7). It really is odd. I will have to ask the contractor if it was covered with any of the plastic sheeting. I had only put the cover on during the daytime when I went to work the day I noticed it. I wasn't sure what it was...
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    I'll have to give this a try after work!
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    The burrito looked pretty good! Who would waste such a thing :dblthumb2: I had 3 of my Audi Sport logo valve stems stolen. I would have been less upset if they took all 4. Thieves are weird sometimes.. Here is a slightly better picture. I washed, used clay + detail spray, #7 show car glaze...
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    I live in a small-ish town where a cat in a tree is a big deal. I would think that it should be fine. However, you never know! Someone tossed a burrito at my Tacoma parked in the street a few years back. More than likely some high school kids fooling around. Vandalism could be possible.
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    New guy

    Thanks Puckman and everyone else! I posted in auto detailing 101. Some wierd cloudiness that has occurred within the last week of my car sitting outside.
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    My thoughts as well! It is a car that is rarely driven. Less than 1k miles last year. Located in Northern CA and away from salty/snowy roads. I am really hoping it is something simple. Cant wait till I'm off work. Going to wash, clay, polish, and wax. When I noticed this last night I was only...
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    Thank you guys for the replies! I have not clayed yet, nor did the baggie test. plan to do so after work today. I will also get more pictures with different angles. Here is the same photo with some editing.
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    No cover while I was out of town. Getting some work done on my garage and cannot move the car in till next week, figured best to keep it covered and out of direct sunlight in the mean time.
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    Beginning stages of oxidation?

    I had left my garage queen out for a week in the elements and came home from a work related trip to what appears to be oxidation. No cover on at the time while it sat. I usually don't cover the car, however unfortunately getting my garage worked on at the moment) Clear coat surface is smooth to...
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    New guy

    Hello Folks! I have been around the amateur detailing world using off the rack products for some time. Not too much experience but I keep my cars/bikes shiny. I joined to get some tips on a recent issue on my cars paint. Thanks, Rocky
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