how big of a hole you are (we'd ask your BF, butt. . .).

still there.

Generally, either a "cleaner" or a "glaze" will remove these types of marks and also remove swirl marks. My personal favorite is 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. You can find a 16z size at some auto parts stores (Pep Boys near me has it) or purchase a larger 32 oz size (what I did) from Car Care Specialties website (see link below). They've got some EXCELLENT articles on their site about car care. Here's some info I pulled off their site:

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Cleaning your paint does not mean washing your car, it means removing oxidation and contaminants, adding emollient oils back into the paint and smoothing out the surface of the paint. There are several products on the market that will accomplish one, two or all three of these functions. In fact, there are so many products by so many names, that the correct choice may be confusing. Before we start, let's define some broad categories of products.

<b>CLEANER:</b> A cleaning agent may be either friction or chemical. A friction cleaner is usually either a silicate or a clay particulate. If you examine your paint through a microscope, it would look like a mountain range with peaks and valleys. The friction or abrasive (don't get nervous at the word abrasive) type cleaner will clip the tops of these mountains off and help fill in the valleys, to approach the optimum smooth plane that offers the greatest depth of shine. Friction cleaners are usually described as fine, medium or heavy cut. When in doubt, use the least aggressive product. A chemical cleaner will usually strip equal amounts of hill and dale and thus not help smooth the paint. A cleaner should also remove old wax and other contaminants in the paint. Chemical type cleaners are usually more effective in removing the remains of 100 m.p.h. bugs, stains, tree sap and tars. Avoid silicone based products as they are not beneficial to paint and can cause problems down the road. Ask any professional car painter their thoughts on silicone products, and you will usually get a 30 minute tirade.

<b>GLAZE:</b> A glaze usually denotes a superfine friction type of cleaning agent, usually with essential emollients and lubricating oils and may even contain some mild chemical cleaners. Glazes will usually remove mild swirl marks, scratches, refresh the paint with oils and smooth out the finish.<ul><li><a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/">Car Care Specialties</a></li></ul>

I've used One Grand's Omega Glaze, and it works very well on all kinds of superficial imperfections. I'm sure it would work fine on water spots. Use a product like this and then follow with a good coat of wax. I believe clay, compounding, or even a strong polish is harsher than you need to be in this situation. Take the time to do it right and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful finish. Good luck!

Rick