Water Spotting (water marking): Circles with raised edges or whitish spots resembling the various shapes of water droplets appear on the surface of the paint film.
Cause: A) Allowing the water to come into contact with a new finish that is not thoroughly dried/cured.
B) Washing finish in direct sunlight.
Repair: 1) Wipe with a damp cloth, then polish.
2) Or, compound and polish.
3) Or, sand smooth with 1500-1200 grit sandpaper, compound and polish to restore gloss.
4) Or, sand and refinish.
Prevention: A) Do not allow water to come into contact with newly painted finish.
B) If a new finish does get wet, dry immediately with a soft cloth.
C) Was new finishes in the shade and wipe dry.
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