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SirZoltan · 11-20-2009, 12:43 PM

Hello everyone,

I noticed the sticky topic on Water spots and read about the vinegar/deion water for water spots.

However, my water spots are actually on all the plastic material under the hood [engine cover, all the plastic surrounding the wiper blades, etc].

So, should I still use the vinegar/deion water on this plastic material or is there a better solution for that?

Thanks in advance,
Chad

DetailAddict · 11-20-2009, 01:08 PM

apc?

SirZoltan · 11-20-2009, 01:15 PM

What is apc? [sorry if thats a big DUH]

Chad

DetailAddict · 11-20-2009, 01:23 PM

sorry... all purpose cleaner..

skuttduck · 11-20-2009, 03:54 PM

I've used Wet and Black tire shine on the plastic parts under my hood to give them a nice shine.

You can clean under there with most any cleaner. Usually I use the Tire cleaner/Engine degreaser under the hood, and then rinse it off with water at the car wash. It works pretty good.

2010 2-Tone · 11-20-2009, 03:56 PM

Just don't leave degreaser on the plastic too long.

SirZoltan · 11-20-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the answers.

I tried Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer [now called Ext Trim Coating] and it seemed to do the job. Made it nice and shiny and no more water spots.

Chad

11-20-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
SirZoltan Drives: 02 PTCruiser, 89 CutlassCalais Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 65	Water spots on plastic Hello everyone, I noticed the sticky topic on Water spots and read about the vinegar/deion water for water spots. However, my water spots are actually on all the plastic material under the hood [engine cover, all the plastic surrounding the wiper blades, etc]. So, should I still use the vinegar/deion water on this plastic material or is there a better solution for that? Thanks in advance, Chad __________________ Inferno Orange 2LT, RS, sunroof, orange seats! 1100 9/14/09 3000 10/2/09 -- TPW 10/26/2009 3300 10/15/09 3400 10/24/09 3800 10/28/09 VIN 2G1FC1EV5A9161259 4000 10/29/09 4200 11/03/09 6000 11/16/09

11-20-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
SirZoltan Drives: 02 PTCruiser, 89 CutlassCalais Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 65	What is apc? [sorry if thats a big DUH] Chad __________________ Inferno Orange 2LT, RS, sunroof, orange seats! 1100 9/14/09 3000 10/2/09 -- TPW 10/26/2009 3300 10/15/09 3400 10/24/09 3800 10/28/09 VIN 2G1FC1EV5A9161259 4000 10/29/09 4200 11/03/09 6000 11/16/09

11-20-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
SirZoltan Drives: 02 PTCruiser, 89 CutlassCalais Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 65	Thanks for the answers. I tried Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer [now called Ext Trim Coating] and it seemed to do the job. Made it nice and shiny and no more water spots. Chad __________________ Inferno Orange 2LT, RS, sunroof, orange seats! 1100 9/14/09 3000 10/2/09 -- TPW 10/26/2009 3300 10/15/09 3400 10/24/09 3800 10/28/09 VIN 2G1FC1EV5A9161259 4000 10/29/09 4200 11/03/09 6000 11/16/09

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