06-27-2011, 09:14 PM | #1 |
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Water spots...
I can't get rid of 'em...
Before starting on suggestions, keep in mind that repair work from being sideswiped, including paint, is still less than 90 days old, so no buffing, clay bar, or waxing allowed yet... Any ideas????
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06-27-2011, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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Although you should be fine with a clay and a polish I don't think it will be necessary.
Try a 2:1 solution of Distilled Water and Vinegar, or a 2:1 solution of Distilled Water and Isopropyl Alcohol or do equal part of all three. If these don't work you will need a paint cleanser Hopefully those will work for you as next step up is clay, polish, etc.., |
06-27-2011, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Well there are some steps you need to take to ensure you don't get water spots.
1. Washing and drying out of direct sunsunlight. 2. Washing the entire car before rinsing it. 3. Sheeting the car to help remove water beads off the car to reduce the chance of water spots. If you're doing all that and you have Adams products they recommend to spritz the car with detail spray before you dry the car to help fight water spots Hope this helps
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06-27-2011, 10:16 PM | #5 |
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paint should be cured in 30 days, you need to talk to the body shop b/c they didn't mix something right. Only way to remove waterspots is with polish, be it hand or machine
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06-27-2011, 10:25 PM | #6 |
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All three times I've had paint done they've told me 90 days - 3 different shops....
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Ladysbugmom, I am sure the alchol mix will work for you.
For other that want a more in depth on water spots here is a copy/paste of a explanation and how to fix water spots that have floated around the detailing forums for years. Quote:
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06-27-2011, 11:08 PM | #8 |
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That's a LOT of great info - Thank you! One more question.... we have well water, pretty high in mineral content. Once I'm at a point where it's safe to wax, how often do you think is necessary to wax to prevent the spots, given the kind of water I have?? Once a month??
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YUK, the worst of the worst, well water suxorz. You have some options here
Option 1 First although foam lance and gilmore foam guns are ideal I would suggest for you to get the Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash Gun, you can pick it up on amazon for $11. Also don't worry about getting the soap you can use whatever car wash soap you prefer, (I would suggest Duragloss 901 as it is real good with hard water). Some other things to keep in mind when washing. Only wash in a cool shady area, and make sure the body is cool. Dry the car quickly, ie leaf blower and good quality waffle weave microfiber Clay Bar your car more often Once it is dry use a good paint cleaner/oxidation remover. Klasse AIO is awesome and it will also remove stage1 waterspots. Then finish off with your normal polishing and waxing steps. Option 2 Optimum No Rinse and gallons of distilled water Option 3 Inline Water Filter kit, you can pick them up at detailedimage or autogeek |
06-28-2011, 01:03 AM | #10 |
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You can buff & wax it. I have been a painter for years. Hell we cut and buff paint jobs the day after we paint them.
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I'm a little confused why any paint shop would tell you that you can't clay or polish the paint... waxing I understand. If its not fully cured then you don't want to coat the paint with anything that will 'seal' the finish, but clay leaves nothing behind, neither does polish, so to say you can't do either of these is just wrong... I respect the fact that the painter told you this, but it might just be a case of a paint shop not fully understanding what process AFTER their work entail (God knows why so many painters rarely know how to properly care for paint for some reason)
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06-28-2011, 08:22 AM | #13 |
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I think they were just playing it safe then - saying do NOTHING except wash for 90 days. Thanks for all the info guys! I'll be so happy to get these spots off!!
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06-28-2011, 12:25 PM | #14 |
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Lady Bug,
If you have very hard water you can get a filter for your hose, relatively cheap that will take out the impurities kinda like a MR. Clean spray nozzle from Walmart, same principal, if it is a REAL BIG problem it may be doing more damage than you think to your entire residence pipes, appliances ( washers, dishwasher, refrigerator, icemaker etc... ) so anothe option maybe to have a licensened plumber install a water filter system on your home to help eliminate the problem. It will save you money in the long run, Just a thought. |
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