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Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on
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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.
Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on
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simple green?
clay bar(with the clay magic spray)
Posted by Dre 650 (Member # 8026) on
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buffing or acid
im a pro detailer trust me the acid is not 4 rookies can burn threw paint easy.
Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on
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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 ]
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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clay bar kit, got the water spots from my sprinklers off my black truck.
Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on
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vinegar works, i have used it in the past
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on
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just got the water spots of the door of my 300 i used a clay bar and than finished off with a meguairs next gen wax had to do it a few times but most of them came out!
Posted by Dre 650 (Member # 8026) on
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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???
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on
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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.
Posted by 1siclx (Member # 7036) on
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vinegar has worked on my boat...
Posted by vpr_klr (Member # 3353) on
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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!
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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this worked for me:
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Hard-Water-Spots
Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on
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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.
Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on
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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.
Posted by Diamond Dave (Member # 5023) on
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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
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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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?
Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on
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Clay bar, I have a extra one if you need it.
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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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 ]
Posted by N0SL050 (Member # 2719) on
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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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