Spots

[96QQ45]

My silver Q has developed spots on the hood, trunk and roof. They look rather deep under the clear coat. Anyone know how this can be cleared up?

[PalmerWMD]

Do you mean water spots? or rust spots?

Fred...

[96QQ45]

It's not rust. It looks like water spots but don't rub out with scratch remover. A friend called it pitting and said it is common on silver cars???

[nuQ]

i have the same problem!!!! i always thought it was the bird crap that i didn't get off in time. not real bad unless you're up pretty close and look across the hood, roof or trunk. in a few months i might re-apply the 5 star, first using a swirl remover and polish before applying the 5 star to see if this will help. if not, i'm sure the next step will be a professional detailing w/ a buffer (a little scary if not dealing with an experianced detailer!!!).

[nuQ]

btw--mine is grey too

[AZhitman]

Clay bar will help.

I have seen "pitting" on other 90-96 Q's. Mine has some on the roof.

I took it to a VERY high-end paint/body shop (VERY high-end) and they said it is etching on the clearcoat. They recommended wet-sanding the car and re-clear-coating it, showed me a car (70's Jag w/original paint) they did it to and it was GORGEOUS.

I'll do this next summer most likely.

[nuQ]

greg, even after clay barring, the pits or etching was still visible. i spoke with chad at 5 star about the steps in applying the product, he said as long as not using wax, can apply swirl removers and/or polishes before the 5 star. i'll be testing the benifits of a swirl remover and 5 star on my mom's crv (black w/ visible swirls). let you guys know how it turns out. will try this step before the wet sanding, etc. THEN A CAR COVER!!!!!

[96QQ45]

Does the 5 star deluxe kit come with the clay bar?

[elwesso]

Yes it does.....