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Old 07-12-2008, 10:41 AM   #1
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silver-white spots on red paint?

Hi there. I just came from washing/Waxing my car. I've been using Cullinite Insulator wax at the recommendation of the dealer and it really does seem to protect the paint from bugs and road debris (from sticking).

Anyhow, I was drying it off this morning and noticed for the first time all of these silvery-white spots. Most are pin-prick size but there is one on the hood that is pretty noticable--maybe about the size of an orange seed.

I tried to buff these out with no success and the new coat of wax did nothing either. My mind did go right to paint blisters but the finish is still completely smooth and I also saw 2 on the windshield: one right below where the wipers rest and another on the area where the rain sensor is (not clear glass).

Any ideas? Environmental contaminant? I've never seen anything like this before so any ideas are appreciated. Oh! One thing: these spots seem to be mostly on the horizontal or near-horizontal surfaces (hood, flat area on the doors, rear quarter panel, rear deck lid, etc.)....
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Old 07-12-2008, 11:13 AM   #2
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Old 07-12-2008, 09:09 PM   #3
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Time to clay your car.
Rewax afterwards.
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