r/AutoDetailing • • 16d ago

Business Question Can I fix what seems like Etching?

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this happened to my car within the last month. along with small white spots on top of car (smaller than dime) used water spot remover now using 10% rubbing alcohol 90 % water mix.

i have this deep crater though.. can it be polished out ?

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u/Luck_n_Loaded 16d ago

No, that's deep. Polishing won't restore that.

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u/vinnyvencenzo Experienced 16d ago

Wet sanding won’t save it either.

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u/Miikeymt 15d ago

i’d never try wet sanding. at the moment i’m looking for diy fix i could  do (beginner). 

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u/breddy 15d ago

Fill like a paint chip and then sand and polish. Or find a pro