Removing Spots in paint

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I have a 2001 Pontiac. I did a wash and wax this weekend and noticed some spots on the spoiler. (It's plastic, OEM part.) They are only on the spoiler. It's almost like something was on the paint and dried, could be water spots I guess. I can not feel them. I have no idea what they are from, the car sits out 24/7. I tried to take a picture of them ,but they did not show up too well. I am not sure how to post a pic anyway. I tried a cleaner wax on a few. Any other suggestions how to remove them?
 
I tried scratch-x with minimal results. I then tried a polishing compond and this worked better , but I have to concentrate on each spot and work it in. I wish I had or could use a buffer here. In this complex, I have no electricity where I park.
 
I have the same thing on the rear spoiler of my wife's 2003 G35 coupe; it's about the size of a dime and is impervious to every solution I've tried. I've clayed it, polished it, tried various cleaning solutions, and I can't find anything that removes it. It's not all that visible to anyone else, but I know it's there and it bothers me. I'm trying to learn to live with it. I can only imagine it's bird poop that wasn't washed off quickly enoiugh and managed to etch the paint.

Let me know if you find a solution.

Thanks, Nick
 
I tried a polishing compound (Turtle Wax - green tub- I had it already) again yesterday and it worked somewhat, but I have to concentrate on each spot and work at it. I applied Meg.Gold Class after that. I believe they are water spots from a passing shower on a sunny day. There are so many on there and they are about the right size.
 
Scratch X will work, but you have to do it many times. Without a buffer, it is one of the best by hand. Keep working on it, and it will come out. You can also try some 3M rubbing compound by hand. It is a good OTC product that works with very good results.
 
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