dave, if you're talking about water spots, there are so many other things you could try before re-painting. I'm sure others will jump in with more specifics (my car is still relatively new) but read up on clay bars, cleansers, and polishers with a wide range of abrasiveness. Basically, the idea is to start with the least abrasive method and work up the abrasiveness ladder until you get rid of the problem. Paint thinner may have been a bit of a overkill, IMHO.
Z.
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