Are these water spots?

Setec Astronomy said:
Maybe they are hidden for a while because they are dirt and get washed off. I don't know what you other members are seeing but I looked at the OP's pictures again, and I don't see any etched-in spots--I see dirt and a couple of water spots, but I can't make out any permanent/etched spots.
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I did something stupid a while back ago. Pressure washed the car at a local self serve car wash using their soap and I didn't dry the car. The car sat in the garage for a week and I end up with water spots that was totally invisible under normal lighting but under the sun or a strong light source, it reveal itself. I am guessing this is similar to the OP's case.

Clay did nothing but a light application of SwirlX with DA cleared it up pretty nicely.
 
c8n said:
The car sat in the garage for a week and I end up with water spots that was totally invisible under normal lighting but under the sun or a strong light source, it reveal itself. I am guessing this is similar to the OP's case.
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But that isn't what the OP is saying, he's showing us pictures of his "water spots". He never said they were invisible or show up under strong lighting, he's providing pictures and asking "are these water spots?" and everybody is just telling him what to do about water spots.

I DON'T SEE ANY WATER SPOTS. This is a new member and he's asking a question and I'm not sure we're helping him.
 
c8n said:
I got a Black & Decker hand held LED spot light and I don't remember what the output was and altho build quality is subpar, it does provide tons of light and it is more than sufficient for inspecting your paint. I am pretty sure it was under $25 at Walmart. And while you are there, might as well pick up UC as it, or other brand's counter parts, should be part of any detailer's arsenal.
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Now that I think about it my jeep came with a handheld led flashlight that pops out of the inside of the roof.

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Setec Astronomy said:
But that isn't what the OP is saying, he's showing us pictures of his "water spots". He never said they were invisible or show up under strong lighting, he's providing pictures and asking "are these water spots?" and everybody is just telling him what to do about water spots.

I DON'T SEE ANY WATER SPOTS. This is a new member and he's asking a question and I'm not sure we're helping him.
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Would it help if I simply took a picture while it's cloudy to determine?

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KyleP said:
I guess they don't go away but they are hidden for a while after a wash. My car is always outside I don't have a garage.

Booo... what level do they look like?

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Setec Astronomy said:
But that isn't what the OP is saying, he's showing us pictures of his "water spots". He never said they were invisible or show up under strong lighting, he's providing pictures and asking "are these water spots?" and everybody is just telling him what to do about water spots.

I DON'T SEE ANY WATER SPOTS. This is a new member and he's asking a question and I'm not sure we're helping him.
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OP did say that after a wash it goes away.
Perhaps I am reading too much into it but I guess you can take it 2 ways...
1. It is just a regular stain that a simple wash will take care of.
2. It is some sort of a water spot that amplifies its visibility with collection of dirt which was the case in my situation.

I am just speculating its #2 because if it was #1, I would give the OP the benefit of the doubt that he wouldn't have posted this issue on AG.
 
Did a quick wash tonight. Did a baggy test... there was textured bumps across the entire car!

Anyhow...I took some pics But they're not too revealing. I couldn't seem to get any pics that didn't end up just being a mirror of me that blocked the ability to see if there was or was not spots. So I did my best.

As you can see in this picture, the spots are indeed less visable after a wash.
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However they are still all there. I couldn't seem to get a decent pic of them though. Heres what I have.
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When I just looked very close with the naked eye they actually still have a brown tint to them.
I found some scratches today...and there was more like these back there. Looks like someone probably scratched it with a grocery cart.
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I've never came out and noticed tree sap on my car. I don't have any trees really even near places I park.
When I did the baggie test the bumps did not necessarly correspond with the spots. It just felt like a lot of crap that needs clayed.

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A trick for focusing on spots on your paint is to put your fingertip next to the spot you are trying to photograph, then the camera is more likely to focus on the paint rather than the reflections.

PS Your paint looks very nice except for those scratches. Why don't you go down to Wal-Mart and get yourself some Meguiar's Ultimate Polish and some microfiber applicators and some of the better MF towels they have there, and some Ultimate Wax or even the Ultimate Quik Wax or something, and rub out those spots with the polish and put some real wax on the car. It'll look great.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
A trick for focusing on spots on your paint is to put your fingertip next to the spot you are trying to photograph, then the camera is more likely to focus on the paint rather than the reflections.

PS Your paint looks very nice except for those scratches. Why don't you go down to Wal-Mart and get yourself some Meguiar's Ultimate Polish and some microfiber applicators and some of the better MF towels they have there, and some Ultimate Wax or even the Ultimate Quik Wax or something, and rub out those spots with the polish and put some real wax on the car. It'll look great.
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Good tip I'll do that next time.
I already have all those things. I'm just very hesitant to use them and do anything wrong to the paint.
However many people on here have given me great advice so its pretty much when I decide like trying to apply what I've learned.

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That looks like a beautiful color, I see the different colors of flake but I can't tell if the paint is black or blue. If you clay it use something like the Meg's Smooth Surface with plenty of lube and very little pressure. Then the UP, it's mild, you'll do fine.
 
Its called BlackBerry pearl but it is indeed blue and sparkles in the sun. When I worked at the dealership and has endless products at my disposal I would really scrub wash it good in a cool completely closed detail garage and id have time to really go over it with a body shine and drench the tires in dressing lol :)

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KyleP said:
I've never came out and noticed tree sap on my car. I don't have any trees really even near places I park.
When I did the baggie test the bumps did not necessarily correspond with the spots. It just felt like a lot of crap that needs clayed.

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Clay the car and then re-inspect the paint. Actual water spots, no matter what type should be visible.

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Well guys...last Night when I washed the car the sun was staring directly at my car in 96 degrees drying out the water faster then I could. So I saw quite a bit of spots last night all over the windows. Though they are still there I took a good look at my car today, and I've gotta say most of the spots I'm not seeing at all on the hood.
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Heres some on the glass
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So basically here's where were at:
Spots are on windows but dried before I could dry them. Some spots are scattered around the paint but for the most part all I'm seeing is sparkles of beauty lol.
So whether they're hidden or gone is difficult to determine, but I still know this car needs clayed regardless.

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