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      09-04-2022, 11:29 AM   #1
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Help with Black Car and Possible Water spots

Hello to everyone here and thank in advance for your help.
I have a Black M3 that has been sitting outside for a week with no wash because I have Covid which has now turned into pneumonia. Yes it is fun in case you’re wondering. All that to say I am extremely OCD about cleaning my car, sometimes washing it 2-3 times/week if it rains one day even for a few minutes I will wash my car because I am terrified of water spots. The good news is my car was Xpel ultimate plus wrapped and ceramic coated in November of 2021. All of that to ask:

-Should I be considered about oxidation? I understand that PPF helps but is not the end all be all.

-Are there any products you guys can recommend if there are water spots that WILL not damage the PPF itself? I ask because I do not know chemical composition of the wrap itself.

As I mentioned Thank you in advance for your help, I truly appreciate it,
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      09-04-2022, 12:23 PM   #2
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Hello to everyone here and thank in advance for your help.
I have a Black M3 that has been sitting outside for a week with no wash because I have Covid which has now turned into pneumonia. Yes it is fun in case you're wondering. All that to say I am extremely OCD about cleaning my car, sometimes washing it 2-3 times/week if it rains one day even for a few minutes I will wash my car because I am terrified of water spots. The good news is my car was Xpel ultimate plus wrapped and ceramic coated in November of 2021. All of that to ask:

-Should I be considered about oxidation? I understand that PPF helps but is not the end all be all.

-Are there any products you guys can recommend if there are water spots that WILL not damage the PPF itself? I ask because I do not know chemical composition of the wrap itself.

As I mentioned Thank you in advance for your help, I truly appreciate it,
Ian
Your car has a quality wrap, it's ceramic coated, and you use a microfiber towel to dry even the slightest droplets. There is literally nothing else you can do unless you want to keep it garaged all year round. Time to just enjoy your car 💪
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      09-04-2022, 01:28 PM   #3
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Naw don't stress the car, it's fine. Just relax and get better.
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      09-05-2022, 07:35 AM   #4
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Thanks guys I appreciate your replies/help and well wishes
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