I have water spotting and need help! lol - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nighthawk89 · 07-31-2013, 02:16 PM

I have had water spotting that has been on my car for atleast 3 months now.I had a body shop that my audi dealership recommended but they ended up not getting them out when it had just happened and they actually left swirls all over my door.. Long story short. I havent had the time to deal with it as i am working 7 days a week preparing for a big investment.. The car is garaged but does that even matter as to how hard it is going to be to remove the water spots? Am i left with nothing but painting the entire car at this point? The water spots cover pretty much the entire left side of the vehicle... I really just want to have the water spots removed and wrap the car and be done with it...

And suggestions?
Have you had this issue? and how did you resolve it?

usranger80 · 07-31-2013, 02:28 PM

Anyone with a polisher and some time should be able to polish them out, I would think.

Wash, clay, polish and they should be gone. I live in San Angelo Texas with some of the hardest water (and apparently radioactive) anywhere and was easily able to polish out water spots left by my sprinkler.

Bo Tie 1 · 07-31-2013, 02:40 PM

Try a mixture of vinegar and water. Wipes it right off.

kostnkost · 07-31-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Tie 1

Try a mixture of vinegar and water. Wipes it right off.

+1

Nighthawk89 · 07-31-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Tie 1

Try a mixture of vinegar and water. Wipes it right off.

Whats the mixture looking like.. 2:1?

Its worth giving it a shot.. what kind of vinegar?

kostnkost · 07-31-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

Whats the mixture looking like.. 2:1?

Its worth giving it a shot.. what kind of vinegar?

That should work just don't use balsamic vinegar.

ec1990 · 07-31-2013, 05:05 PM

Use white distilled, vinegar though will only remove water spotting. If you have water etching where the minerals have eaten into the clear coat polishing is the only option to remove them because you need to lower the clear coat to an even level. I think you have the latter. Polishing will get it right out though, no repaint necessary.

pears2 · 08-01-2013, 11:35 AM

I have a 2011 black synergy and made the mistake of washing it in the sun. Once the car dried, it had a million water spots on it. I used Meguiar’s Hard Water Spot Remover, this product worked very well for me. I applied it with a micro-fiber applicator and removed it with a micro-fiber towel. If I remember correctly, I got from Wal-Mart for $8.99. Good Luck!

CamaroDreams07 · 08-01-2013, 11:39 AM

Just a few post down from this is the exact same thread. It'd be nice if people could at least look, especially with such a generic question. I guarantee its been asked before

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308846

07-31-2013, 02:16 PM	#1
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I have water spotting and need help! lol I have had water spotting that has been on my car for atleast 3 months now.I had a body shop that my audi dealership recommended but they ended up not getting them out when it had just happened and they actually left swirls all over my door.. Long story short. I havent had the time to deal with it as i am working 7 days a week preparing for a big investment.. The car is garaged but does that even matter as to how hard it is going to be to remove the water spots? Am i left with nothing but painting the entire car at this point? The water spots cover pretty much the entire left side of the vehicle... I really just want to have the water spots removed and wrap the car and be done with it... And suggestions? Have you had this issue? and how did you resolve it?

07-31-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
usranger80 Drives: 2011 1LT "Bumblebee" Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 699 View My Garage	Anyone with a polisher and some time should be able to polish them out, I would think. Wash, clay, polish and they should be gone. I live in San Angelo Texas with some of the hardest water (and apparently radioactive) anywhere and was easily able to polish out water spots left by my sprinkler. __________________

07-31-2013, 02:40 PM	#3
Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	Try a mixture of vinegar and water. Wipes it right off. __________________

07-31-2013, 05:05 PM	#7
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Use white distilled, vinegar though will only remove water spotting. If you have water etching where the minerals have eaten into the clear coat polishing is the only option to remove them because you need to lower the clear coat to an even level. I think you have the latter. Polishing will get it right out though, no repaint necessary. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

08-01-2013, 11:39 AM	#9
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Just a few post down from this is the exact same thread. It'd be nice if people could at least look, especially with such a generic question. I guarantee its been asked before http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308846 __________________ [B]

08-01-2013, 11:35 AM	#8
pears2 Drives: 2011 Black/Silver Synergy Series Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 85	I have a 2011 black synergy and made the mistake of washing it in the sun. Once the car dried, it had a million water spots on it. I used Meguiar’s Hard Water Spot Remover, this product worked very well for me. I applied it with a micro-fiber applicator and removed it with a micro-fiber towel. If I remember correctly, I got from Wal-Mart for $8.99. Good Luck!