Try Tar Remover / WD40 if polish/compound doesn't work.
It might need some oil based to remove.

While I had my white car back then, the staple go to was my trusty Meguiars White Wax (All In One) or any Cleaner Wax.
Megs White Wax cleans and also waxes so you needn't have to spray on additional wax.

I would recommend to invest in a DA in which have cut down my polish/waxing time in half.

Yeah, Solid white too. Cleaner Waxes are a white cars best mate.

Your hand can only apply (x) amount of pressure.
White cars tend to go yellow / grey tinge over certain period of time.
Hence you'll constantly have to either wash your car diligently or apply cleaner wax.

I think the guys are having a TT soon about this
Join them or PM Douglas_Tong / Blurcase

Its in Kepong, courtesy of Osren
PM Douglas_Tong bro.

If you have swirl marks, its high time for a DA.
Quickest method, send to detailer to fix those swirls.
Then diligently clean wax them.

If you've put on coating, then buy the coating top up

Else, send it back to them

Strange, I more often skip the cutting pad (Burgundy Pads) unless I have a deep scratch.
More than often the Polishing Pad would work and jump onto the finishing pad.

Any tips for clear coat touch ups?
What about stone chips on bonnets (repaint jer?)?

White car, no other method but to wash regularly.
Same apply to black cars.

Least noticeable colour, grey/silver.

I think its safe to say we're constantly battling stone chips which is the main crux in our Detailing Thread haha

SOS

Do we have Plastidip services here?
Apparently its a "trend" now.

OMG..the gloss! probably will try Plastidip in the future.

Plastidip got gloss look also one.
I saw Tavarish from youtube he sent his car in for Plastidip.
There are Gloss and Matte version.

Speaking of scent, I'm kinda bored of Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax scent.
Any good alternative? Turtle Quick Wax good?

I've used the kit before and there are some things that is not told in the instructions.
You will need to live with uneven surface for a few days until the paint is fully harden.

Wash, dry, IPA/Cleaner (provided in the kit), base coat, dry (15-20 mins or sometimes 1/2 a day).
If you think the bump caused by the base coat is uneven, even it out with the compound provided.
To note, if you see the paint being wiped off, its not harden enough. Repeat step 2 (base coat and dry).
Once you've got it to a satisfactory even-ness, apply clear coat.
If you find to have uneven-ness, use the compound provided.
Again, if it wipes off the clear coat, repeat Step 3 (apply clear coat).

Alternatively, live with the bump for 1-2 weeks (until the touch up paint fully hardens), then wet sand it. Polish.

I'd say its too much work for just 4 spots / stone chips (experimented with 2 stone chips spots, gave up).
Worked wonders on edges and scratch marks.

As the rust has already developed, I'd recommend sending it to the 4S center and repaint those spots.
You can also do this outside car paint shops.

Hope this helps.

Unfortunately for white cars, you're bound to have them grey/yellow water spots.
This is one of the cons on owning a white car.

No matter how you seal it, coat it, it'll come.

Used to own a White Forte with Sierra Glow coating.
It still comes back.

Using Soft 99 polish will leave you with a yellow tinge.

Your best friend here is a cleaner wax. AIO.
Turtle Wax and Meguiars have very good AIO polishes.

Wash frequently is the only best prevention.

The Soft 99 blue can is very abrasive, yes. So use sparingly.
I only use this if I find Ultimate Compound does not cut it (deep scratches).

Do you have a designated car park of your own?
If you do, simply wash and drive to your car park unit and do the polish there.
There is waterless solution to this as well

It is fine to use the car wash shampoo as the lubricant for the Clay bar. I use that too diluted with water of course.

This post has been edited by linkin182: May 25 2018, 09:42 AM

If we read through the previous posts, you will notice it is important to wash your car with a pH balanced shampoo regardless of brand/coated or non-coated cars.

End of the day, this forum is about trial and errors and also knowledge sharing.
Nothing wrong with providing a little more on your knowledge and trials and tribulation albeit scientific or not.

Was browsing lazada for QuikWax alternatives and found this which suits ceramic coated cars:-
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/meguiars...uIwdO1&search=1

Wonder if this would be useful for coated cars?

I too don't have this issue. Have to becareful with this tyre shine tho'
The liquid is too liquidy? hence over application could be the issue.

Typically I tend not to use tyre shines. I don't know if this is a myth but I encounter several tyre bumps previously hence I stopped using.
A brush and soap is all you need I like my tyres a bit worn look.

Can't believe we're geekin' over rain drops. But dayum...

Wrong perception of coating if you think that'll solve your problems listed above.

If you're worried of all those, suggest clear vinyl wrap.

This post has been edited by linkin182: Jul 18 2018, 08:57 AM

Try to polish with a Micro fiber cloth and see.
It doesn't look deep though, so should be able to