Waterspots in Ceramic Coating

[HAMBO]

Rained here a few days ago, and didn't have a chance to wash my car (which was uncharacteristically dirty at the time) until today. My car is coated, and normally I don't have problems with water spotting, but today after cleaning the car I noticed very faint (but visible in the sunlight) tiny waterspots up and down the hood, on the roof and somewhat on the trunk. Tried claying them off, tried using CarPro Spotless, and tried Essence Plus, and still no luck completely getting rid of them. Seems like they etched the clear coat.

Anyone else have water spots etch the clear through ceramic coating? Was really surprised, particularly since it was rain and not a sprinkler or something of the sort (unless some hardwater hit it without me knowing). Any tips on what to do, or now just have to bite the bullet, polish the coating and the spots out, and re-coat?

Thanks

HAMBO

[BRZN]

No, I've not had that happen to me, but if it was acid rain, I guess it could. I'd suggest you go back to the guy that applied the coating and talk with him.

What brand coating?

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by HAMBO

Rained here a few days ago, and didn't have a chance to wash my car (which was uncharacteristically dirty at the time) until today. My car is coated, and normally I don't have problems with water spotting, but today after cleaning the car I noticed very faint (but visible in the sunlight) tiny waterspots up and down the hood, on the roof and somewhat on the trunk. Tried claying them off, tried using CarPro Spotless, and tried Essence Plus, and still no luck completely getting rid of them. Seems like they etched the clear coat.

Anyone else have water spots etch the clear through ceramic coating? Was really surprised, particularly since it was rain and not a sprinkler or something of the sort (unless some hardwater hit it without me knowing). Any tips on what to do, or now just have to bite the bullet, polish the coating and the spots out, and re-coat?

Thanks

HAMBO

That can definitely happen. Seen it before. Rain water doesn't always mean its safe. Also the water could be fine, but what was on your car and dry at the time can react badly with standing water that is allowed to dry and bake on there.

May need to be repolished and coated. Have your detailer use IR lamps on the paint after correcting the spots and then allow it to cool (repeat 2-3x) to verify that heat won't bring the spots back BEFORE re-applying the coating.