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AmericanMuscleCars · 11-26-2013, 09:21 PM

Hey guys! As most of you know a week or two ago I spent 2 days correcting my paint, and then sealing it. I also put 2 coats of Meguiars Gold Class carnuba paste wax on it. I had to leave it outside the past couple nights, I noticed some big and some small water spots on the paint. Will thee etch into my paint? I won't b washing it until after christmas because thats when i will get my proper 2 bucket wash method with grit guards and some good wash pads. Anyways, thanks in advance!

Knockoutpie · 11-26-2013, 10:04 PM

You'll be ok but if it were me I'd get rid of them ASAP, white vinegar and water 50% of each will work to get rid of it, or you could clay the spots. :]

SSMickey · 11-26-2013, 10:50 PM

Unless the car has been exposed to sun and high temps, a wipe down with a detail spray should get rid of them since they have not been there to long. Leave them there much longer and your going to have a problem.

AmericanMuscleCars · 11-26-2013, 11:19 PM

Crap, probably just a rinse down will do I guess, then detail spray and then dry, but CRAP!!

ihaveacamaro · 11-27-2013, 10:16 AM

This scenario is what waterless wash is for.

nyrfan · 11-27-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscleCars

Crap, probably just a rinse down will do I guess, then detail spray and then dry, but CRAP!!

Do not just do a rinse down and allow the water to sit. Florida water is very hard and will etch the paint unless you get it off by drying. I'd leave it for now unless you are willing to fully clean it otherwise you'll do more harm then good.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

POWERMAN · 11-27-2013, 12:01 PM

Cleaner wax with a green pad cleared all the water spots for me...

AmericanMuscleCars · 11-27-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Do not just do a rinse down and allow the water to sit. Florida water is very hard and will etch the paint unless you get it off by drying. I'd leave it for now unless you are willing to fully clean it otherwise you'll do more harm then good.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Alrighty then, Guess I'll do that. And Florida water sucks! Plus I am in the middle of a move right now so its a little difficult to wash it, might just take it to a coin op and clean it. And Ihavaeacamaro I don't have quality microfibers, a grit guard or a waterless or rinses wash, ALTHOUGH, I id see a turtle wax rinse less wash and it was 6 bucks at wally world and I was wondering if I put 2-3 oz in the water instead of 1 like ONR I'd be ok. But again my dilemma is I don
t have quality microfibers. Also, I know Florida's water is terrible but can I still blow dry all the water off after a regular wash? Thanks!

11-26-2013, 09:21 PM	#1
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Water spots Hey guys! As most of you know a week or two ago I spent 2 days correcting my paint, and then sealing it. I also put 2 coats of Meguiars Gold Class carnuba paste wax on it. I had to leave it outside the past couple nights, I noticed some big and some small water spots on the paint. Will thee etch into my paint? I won't b washing it until after christmas because thats when i will get my proper 2 bucket wash method with grit guards and some good wash pads. Anyways, thanks in advance!

11-26-2013, 10:50 PM	#3
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Unless the car has been exposed to sun and high temps, a wipe down with a detail spray should get rid of them since they have not been there to long. Leave them there much longer and your going to have a problem. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

11-27-2013, 10:16 AM	#5
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	This scenario is what waterless wash is for. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

11-26-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	You'll be ok but if it were me I'd get rid of them ASAP, white vinegar and water 50% of each will work to get rid of it, or you could clay the spots. :]

11-26-2013, 11:19 PM	#4
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Crap, probably just a rinse down will do I guess, then detail spray and then dry, but CRAP!!

11-27-2013, 12:01 PM	#7
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	Cleaner wax with a green pad cleared all the water spots for me...