Try a claybar on the affect areas. It might be contaminents like rail dust or environmental fallout. It seems too small to make an attempted DIY repair which will make it stand out even further.
In summer time they don't bother me. But right now in winter season especially with lots of snow, I can see rusting water mark come from those spots. It's hard to remove even after car wash and I have to rub it out by using my finger.
Try a claybar on the affect areas. It might be contaminents like rail dust or environmental fallout. It seems too small to make an attempted DIY repair which will make it stand out even further.