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Topic: hard water spots
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svt306snake
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what are you guys using to combat this stuff. i know someone has an old reciepe that moms has passed down. need to get off my cars paint.
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F*** TPS MOTORSPORTS F *** TPS MOTORSPORTS THEY SUCK ASS
TEAM TRUE FORGED X 2 SPONSORED
CAPITAL MUSTANG C.C.
Posts: 5841 | From: SACRAMENTO "916" YA KNOW | Registered: Oct 2002
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75 chevy
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Member # 6717
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simple green?
clay bar(with the clay magic spray)
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2009 prius
1975 monza
Posts: 1917 | From: california | Registered: Apr 2006
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Platinum Detail
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buffing or acid
im a pro detailer trust me the acid is not 4 rookies can burn threw paint easy.
Posts: 179 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Nov 2007
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93ReefBlue5.0
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i have used vinegar and 0000 steel wool... and as said above, acid works wonders but can damage if not used correctly...
sorry....wasn't paying attention.. thought it was for the glass...
[ May 19, 2008, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: 93ReefBlue5.0 ]
Posts: 1535 | From: Sacramento, CA | Registered: Jun 2005
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Blind
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Member # 3052
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clay bar kit, got the water spots from my sprinklers off my black truck.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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93redcobra
CAFords OG
Member # 1344
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vinegar works, i have used it in the past
Posts: 2007 | From: 707 | Registered: May 2002
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Platinum Detail
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how ever you do it the sooner the better because they only get harder over time, whats up wit the vinager how you do that???
Posts: 179 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Nov 2007
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88DroptopGT
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Member # 2535
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I used Mothers pre-wax/wax cleaner then a clay bar after a nice wash.
Sometimes it takes multiple washes to take some hard spots out from my experience.
A power buffer is effective but you gotta be careful not to burn/swirl the paint.
Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003
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sic ls1
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vinegar has worked on my boat...
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1988 lx coupe. Exhaust,4:10's 13.6 @ 100mph
2001 ss camaro 11.55 @ 123 415/372
Posts: 241 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Sep 2006
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vpr_klr
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+1 for the clay bar.
then use mothers or meguiars 3 step system.
makes my cars look new in one afternoon!
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Project crustang has begun
14 mustangs and counting...
Posts: 893 | From: Livermore | Registered: Oct 2003
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svt306snake
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Member # 1967
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i knew you all would come through for me. you guys are the shit thanks for the help. i will try the vinegar and then clay bar.
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F*** TPS MOTORSPORTS F *** TPS MOTORSPORTS THEY SUCK ASS
TEAM TRUE FORGED X 2 SPONSORED
CAPITAL MUSTANG C.C.
Posts: 5841 | From: SACRAMENTO "916" YA KNOW | Registered: Oct 2002
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t top freak
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Member # 6269
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if that doesnt work i can get them off for you for cheap. been detailing for 5+ years.
acid can ruin your paint...but all you have to do is pay attention to what you are doing just like everything else in life and you will be fine.
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1994 cobra - sold!
1986 t top gt - parted out and sold!
on the hunt for another
Posts: 1023 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2005
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Diamond Dave
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Just did the Meguiars 3 step on my Cobra.. Spent two days on it too. Did the paint cleaner twice, polish 4 times and used tech wax 2.0 to preserve it. The car is 10 years old with 97k miles and it's shinier than my neighbor's 08 F150. Biatch. LOL
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1993 Taurus SHO MTX Red/Grey
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Posts: 475 | From: Sacramento, CA | Registered: Nov 2004
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N8
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quote:
Originally posted by Diamond Dave:
Just did the Meguiars 3 step on my Cobra.. Spent two days on it too. Did the paint cleaner twice, polish 4 times and used tech wax 2.0 to preserve it. The car is 10 years old with 97k miles and it's shinier than my neighbor's 08 F150. Biatch. LOL
DD
where did you get that stuff and what did it run you?
Posts: 11638 | Registered: Sep 2005
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jmcclesk
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Member # 1355
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Clay bar, I have a extra one if you need it.
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Ford trained ASE master tech.
Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002
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N8
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Someone should do a little write up on doing this. I want to details my car(s). but haven't the slightest clue what to buy or where to start. The car care aisle is intimidating ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
[ May 29, 2008, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
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N0SL050
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Depending on how bad the water spots are. First go buy yourself a clay bar. Then rewash your car to make sure all the dirt is off of it. Then clay your car make sure you use plenty of lube some clay bars come with a lube. That usualy takes car of them if not some light polishing might be a good idea that will for sure take the water spots out.. Shoot me a pm if you need anymore help. I do detailing as a side bis.
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Kustom Auto Detailing
Posts: 460 | From: Martinez ,Ca | Registered: Apr 2003
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