Effective Cleaning Agents

[snowey]

Have just acquired (from the US) a 2001 XK8 Convertible. Everything works (touch wood) but on the bonnet & rear (particularly under a certain light) the bodywork (which is navy blue) appears to have what looks like some sort of stain. Its as if it has rained & the rain has left marks. I have used canaubra wax to try & get rid of them but to no avail. Therefore any suggestions would be welcome.

[Bassman]

Wax won't get rid of water stains just protect them You need to clean the paint, something like Meguiars 3 stage system, 1st stage paint cleaner(like mild T-Cut ) then 2nd stage resin polish then 3rd stage carnuba wax

[MarkyM]

As Bass says the meguires 3 step is a good choice, also consider zymol cleaner wax. Better yet get hold of a clay bar and treat the whole car, the downside of clay-barring properly is that it's best done in warmer weather so the clay stays pliant, once claybarred do the meguires 3 step and then nano protect

If it really is that unbearable take it to a quality body shop and ask them what they recommend short of a respray.

If you do manage to shift or hide the paintwork anomolies then still consider a paintwork nano protectant...it has the added benefit of never having to wax your car for a year.

Mark