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Removing water spots on clear bra

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I have tried the usual cures for water spots including (white vinegar, Speedshine & Claybar, waxes such as Banana Gloss), but can't seem to get rid of the spots on the clear bra. One application of Banana Gloss got rid of the water spots I had on my stripes, but nothing seems to touch them on the bra.

I am tempted to move to the next step and try something more aggressive like swirl or Amigo. Will that kill the bra? Thoughts?
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I would go Swirl with PC. I do my clear bra with it all the time and haven't had any problems.
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+1 i would use some polish as well after trying all that.
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One note - when working around the edges, work in a direction that runs off the edge instead of along the edge or into it, so you don't get polish crammed up under the edge. Or you can tape the edge.
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I would go Swirl with PC. I do my clear bra with it all the time and haven't had any problems.
For the PC, would you recommend using the orange pad, white or use the red?
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Start with the white. If that works, you're good. If not, go to the orange, then go back over with the white.

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