Can I get rid of stains, spots and smears on my car? many would have left it alone and ignore if possible my intention to share my experience and hopefully , it will give you some light and show you how to removed this Mineral deposit or acid etching I happen to be in my mechanic and i notice a huge mark etching on his newly painted bonnet This is one of the moment where you stretch your limit to a the next level during my early days of detailing ...i happen to encounter a badly acid etched car ACIDISED Civic - paint severly corroded - Marke of a new year detailing the acid strength stained and etched the clear coat and smear the paint far superseed close up shot...badly stained later it was sanded down with 3M sanding disc with lube it doesnt take a cobble to know his tools after sanded I compound with M105 with Meg cutting pad finish with Meg 205 with soft buff ta da MISTING the QD prior wax application my lube have fun and hope you wouldnt take your car esthetic so serious life is for you to discover your journey ....sometimes it is up and rest is down and dont let the down stop you from