Spot on hood of month old X7

Ricsuaq · 08-23-2023, 09:26 AM

I have a spot on my hood, smaller than a dime in size. I haven’t tried anything other than trying to rub it off with a microfiber towel. It hasn’t made a difference, though. What could this be and how could I get it off? Thank you for any help!

icj_45e · 08-23-2023, 09:36 AM

Try car soap + microfiber, than iron/bug/waterspot removal sprays/chemicals, than clay bar. If still there, try polish. If still there, try scratch/swirl removing cutting compound followed by polish.

BLK.G20 · 08-23-2023, 02:52 PM

I had a couple of these on my hood. Polish took them right off.

Ricsuaq · 08-24-2023, 08:27 PM

Thank you for the suggestion. After polish do I have to put on anything else like a wax?

Ricsuaq · 08-24-2023, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by icj_45e

Try car soap + microfiber, than iron/bug/waterspot removal sprays/chemicals, than clay bar. If still there, try polish. If still there, try scratch/swirl removing cutting compound followed by polish.

Thank you for the reply! It worries me because I can’t even feel it when I run my finger across it

Forzanerazzurri · 08-24-2023, 10:00 PM

Id hit it with a clay bar. If it doesn't come off then use a scratch remover by hand. Polish after. Won't hurt the paint at all.

Ricsuaq · 08-25-2023, 12:01 PM

I picked up Griots Complete Compound today and it took it right off, no problem whatsoever. It was like magic.

P1 · 08-26-2023, 07:44 PM

Don't use a clay bar. Just use a bit of polish and see if that clears it up. And no, your car won't magically melt. If you are paranoid, then sure, slap some wax or sealant on there.

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icj_45e Private First Class 141 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 23 X5 45e Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Try car soap + microfiber, than iron/bug/waterspot removal sprays/chemicals, than clay bar. If still there, try polish. If still there, try scratch/swirl removing cutting compound followed by polish.
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BLK.G20 Lieutenant 250 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2023 M340 Xdrive Join Date: May 2023 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I had a couple of these on my hood. Polish took them right off.
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Ricsuaq Private 30 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2015 X5d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the suggestion. After polish do I have to put on anything else like a wax?
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Ricsuaq Private 30 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2015 X5d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I picked up Griots Complete Compound today and it took it right off, no problem whatsoever. It was like magic.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11727 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Don't use a clay bar. Just use a bit of polish and see if that clears it up. And no, your car won't magically melt. If you are paranoid, then sure, slap some wax or sealant on there.
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