Not sure if this falls under detailing or not, but I'll give it a shot.

I should have bought the Ultrashield. The thin, plastic film to put on the front of the car. Because after almost 3 years I see little tiny white specs on the front of my MINI. Like little divets the size of a needle point (or a bit larger).

I doubt the paint is chipped, but the clear coat might be. How can I make them go away?

 

Run your fingernail over them lightly. Does it go in? Then it's a paint chip. If not, or if it gets hung up, then you actually got something ON your paint.

 

Hmmm, to be honest I am not sure. They are so small that I doubt I can tell with my fingernail, but I will try it and see.