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04-16-2015, 08:36 AM
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Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dfw, Texas
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Hard Water Spot Removal w/ Vinegar
Yesterday at work, I parked next to a curb that I forgot has water sprinklers that come on. 8 hours later, I come to my car and it is filled with water spots that wouldn't come off rubbing with detail spray. So this morning, quick run to Walmart, I get vinegar and mix it 50/50 with water, started with a smaller area, then worked my way up. This stuff works, I was in a panic not knowing if it would or not, spending all night googling solutions. In the process I ordered Chemical Guys EcoSmart-RU after I seen a YouTube vid of them removing hard water, gas, etc from road.. So I'll give that a try on my wrapped hood when it gets here b/c it has waterspots as well. Here are a few before/after pics. I may get good/bad news from using vinegar but I needed a quick solution until proper cleaning.
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04-16-2015, 03:53 PM
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Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014
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Looks awesome. Keep us posted on long-term results!
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04-16-2015, 04:40 PM
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The enjoyment never ends
Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009
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Vinegar works very well for removing water spots because it is acidic. It will strip pretty much all wax/sealants or other forms of protection on the paint though, but as long as you wipe it all off it shouldn't cause any harm.
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04-16-2015, 04:42 PM
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Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS,6 Speed,NPP Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Florida
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04-17-2015, 06:37 AM
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 Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Ga
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The vinegar works good but not in all types of hard water stains.
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04-17-2015, 11:36 AM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Arizona
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Key thing here is that you didn't wait long before correcting. People that wait a week with the spots will be in some trouble.
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04-17-2015, 11:55 AM
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Lets roll...
Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TX/S.FL
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Nice tip.
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04-17-2015, 12:13 PM
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Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012
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Yes I'm glad I got to it as fast as I could and was surprised how well it worked. Now waiting on the chemical guys ecosmart-ru spray. It's supposedly a wax,clay and detailer spray. Going to try and get the rest of the spots that are on my vinyl hood. I'll let you guys know how that goes!
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04-17-2015, 12:33 PM
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Lets roll...
Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014
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Cool man. Post some more pics of the ride. Looks good.
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