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Stealth, I have the same issue as you. My '06 350Z apparantly sat outside on the lot and has severe acid rain/water spot etchings in the clearcoat. The orange pad and XMT # 3 with the Porter cable did not remove them. I just ordered a yellow cut CCS pad and the XMT # 4. I was advised by the...

OK, since the orange pad and xmt 3 didn't work, gonna order a yellow cut pad, a wool foam pad, and Meguires #4 heavy cut cleaner. Question is, what is the proper order of more abrasive. 1. orange pad and the #4? 2. yellow pad and the xmt 3? I know yellow pad and # 4, then wool foam pad and #4...

Started on 3 to 4, then quickly moved to 5/6 and worked it in patiently until it broke down, helped some but left the majority of etchings.

Thanks, yellow cut pad, or possibly a Lake Country foamed wool pad with XMT 3?

Thanks to all, I appreciate the suggestions. Unfortunately the etching has occured and there is no residue or hard water residue to remove, such as diluted vinegar would do. It is now just damaged/etched clearcoat. Can you use Optimum compound with the PC? Also, has anyone tried Meguires heavy...

Detailed today with the PC. I have been doing a lot of reading and study prior to this. I followed standard recommendations from this and other sites concerning, speeds, times, etc.. Polish on the pad, then spread on auto prior to turn on. Good pressure at 3 to 4 speed, then 5 to 6 to finish...

UPDATE: Detailed today with the PC. I have been doing a lot of reading and study prior to this. I followed the above suggestions almost to a "T". Polish on the pad, then spread on auto prior to turn on. Good pressure at 3 to 4 speed, then 5 to 6 to finish. Worked it long and hard until...

How hard is the Nissan clearcoat?

Camera's at work, might be Tuesday. Nice Porsche, I had 2 944s previously.

I will, and if I am successful in removing the etchings and getting the finish I think is capable, "fun" will be an understatement :-)

This weekend will be my first time with the PC. I have an '06 350Z that has some serious hard water and/or acid rain etching in the clearcoat. Apparently the car sat out on the dealer lot for about 6 weeks prior to my purchase. I have read and studied proper use of the PC and I'm ready to tackle...