Removing dried water spots?!? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TXGooch21 · 10-13-2010, 12:39 PM

I need help on trying to get some spots removed from my car. I had my car parked on an end spot overnight and the next morning I saw that some water sprinklers had obviously been run over the night and left some water spots on my car....no big deal except a couple of days later when I'm washing the car these water spots are not coming off. It's almost like the water left some mineral deposits or something on the paint when it dried over the morning and next couple of days. Does any one have an idea on how to get these removed for good? I have washed my car multiple times since this has happened and the spots are still there. I realize pictures will help and will post some tonight when I'm off work....

garcmol · 10-13-2010, 12:56 PM

Check out the sticky in this section

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38308

Sometimes, when they're fresh, a clay bar can do the trick too. Good luck!

Adam's Polishes · 10-13-2010, 01:09 PM

Agreed. Depends on how bad and how fresh they are.

Start with a wash and then claybar... if there are still spots after you clay take a little polish to them and that should do the trick. If they're stubborn it may take a few rounds to get them completely removed.

TXGooch21 · 10-13-2010, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the quick responses, I will have to try a few of these options to see if I can get them out before my paint is ruined!

Adam's Polishes · 10-13-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXGooch21

Thanks for the quick responses, I will have to try a few of these options to see if I can get them out before my paint is ruined!

Don't stress too much about it, just the sooner you address it the better the chances are that you'll be able to remove it with minimal effort. Just don't let it get like this mustang

TXGooch21 · 10-13-2010, 02:34 PM

I'm gonna get some pics up tonight so hopefully you guys will have a better idea of what I got myself into by not trying to get the spots out as soon as I could....

TXGooch21 · 10-20-2010, 05:34 PM

Got the spots out with a clay bar and fresh wax! Once again thanks for all the help guys....

lets_go_bills · 10-20-2010, 06:37 PM

There's a sticky about a water/vinegar solution. Detail spray may work. Claying will work.

TXGooch21 · 10-21-2010, 01:14 AM

Got the whole car clayed then Zaino waxed with a wheel shine and interior detail haha....the spots are definitely gone, they did a good job.

10-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#1
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	Removing dried water spots?!? I need help on trying to get some spots removed from my car. I had my car parked on an end spot overnight and the next morning I saw that some water sprinklers had obviously been run over the night and left some water spots on my car....no big deal except a couple of days later when I'm washing the car these water spots are not coming off. It's almost like the water left some mineral deposits or something on the paint when it dried over the morning and next couple of days. Does any one have an idea on how to get these removed for good? I have washed my car multiple times since this has happened and the spots are still there. I realize pictures will help and will post some tonight when I'm off work.... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

10-13-2010, 12:56 PM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Check out the sticky in this section http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38308 Sometimes, when they're fresh, a clay bar can do the trick too. Good luck! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

10-13-2010, 01:36 PM	#4
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	Thanks for the quick responses, I will have to try a few of these options to see if I can get them out before my paint is ruined! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

10-13-2010, 02:34 PM	#6
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	I'm gonna get some pics up tonight so hopefully you guys will have a better idea of what I got myself into by not trying to get the spots out as soon as I could.... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

10-20-2010, 05:34 PM	#7
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	Got the spots out with a clay bar and fresh wax! Once again thanks for all the help guys.... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

10-13-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Agreed. Depends on how bad and how fresh they are. Start with a wash and then claybar... if there are still spots after you clay take a little polish to them and that should do the trick. If they're stubborn it may take a few rounds to get them completely removed.

10-20-2010, 06:37 PM	#8
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	There's a sticky about a water/vinegar solution. Detail spray may work. Claying will work. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

10-21-2010, 01:14 AM	#9
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	Got the whole car clayed then Zaino waxed with a wheel shine and interior detail haha....the spots are definitely gone, they did a good job. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

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