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Old 09-08-2008, 09:24 AM
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Dull Spot in Clearcoat ?

Hey all. Haven't posted in a while. Came back from a 3 hour highway drive and I noticed a white hazy spot on my VBP Fit. I grabbed the Meguiars Quick Detail and a microfiber cloth. Usually gets any crap off and leaves a nice shine. Didn't budge it. So I got a soft sponge and some plain dishsoap/water. Got the weird white spot off but there is still a definite dull spot in the clearcoat where the white was and you can feel a difference with your finger. I tried buffing with Griots Paint Sealant. It helped, but not much.

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Old 09-08-2008, 11:21 AM
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I was wondering the same thing.... I think I have something similar on mine near the rear passenger door (right at the frame). I just waxed it and noticed it's got a different consistency!

Where's your spot?
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 01:03 PM
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The spot is passenger rear about a foot below the 3rd row window. It really looked like bird poo but wouldn't it have to be like 'atomic poo' to eat through the clearcoat?
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 05:09 PM
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At first I thought tree sap... but I'm still not sure what to say mine is.
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 07:30 PM
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I also have this dull looking spot in the clear coat on my rear passenger door next to the handle.

Sigh, but my car is white, so its pretty unnoticeable. I still notice it, at times.
 
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