Beginning of clear coat failure? Fixable? Should I compound?

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Hi all,

I noticed this ominous looking vertical 'drip' on the used car (2014 Lexus) we recently purchased. It looks similar to the bird poop drip in another recent CC post, but much less severe. It's fairly subtle, but certainly still noticeable when looking for it. I can't catch my fingernail on any of it. It's smooth and seems limited to the top surface of the CC.

How would you proceed? Should I try to compound this or leave better off alone? I'd be content w/ just improving this as much as possible, and am not expecting perfection.

Thanks!

[Mike Phillips]

I'd try compounding a little and see what happens...


Might be an easy fix...



:)

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Thanks Mike, yes that's kind of how I am leaning. It does seem like it's somewhat superficial, but still nerve racking since I haven't much experience to draw from. I'll certainly proceed cautiously. Thanks for your opinion.

Steve

[Buster906]

Have you tried an AIO like HD SPEED or Klasse

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On order.

:)

[Buster906]

Well there yah go. You are on the correct route

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[FUNX650]

IMO:
The only true cure for this paint failure
is to strip the offending layer(s) of paint
film(s)...prior to a respray/refinishing.


Bob

[PaulMys]

Could it be water etching? Almost looks like it to me although my old computer doesn't have the best resolution.

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Not sure of the cause. The previous owner wasn't the most gentle on the paint. I enclosed a closeup of the section. Something obviously dripped and sat.

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[PaulMys]

Thanks for the close-up. I also have metallic gray paint, and it's hard as hell to make out any defects in pics.

I'd do like the other guys suggested and get out the polisher. I would like to think that since you can't catch it with your fingernail, it should be able to be removed.

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Yes, it seems like it's worth a shot, cautiously anyway. Thanks for the opinions!

[gspam1]

I'd start with any cleaner wax you have on hand. Can't hurt and I've had some ugly looking drips come off with it just by hand polishing.