Water Spots!
03-23-2007, 04:33 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
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Water Spots!
I detailed the P-car about two weeks ago with a final wax of Griots. Additionally, use the Maguire quick detailer.
Well, it rained on the car for about 4 minutes and the sun came out immediately after. Went out to lunch and found water spots ALL over the car…
is their anything on the market (Glaze, sealant or any car product that will minimize water spots from occurring during the above conditions or am I SOL? 
Well, it rained on the car for about 4 minutes and the sun came out immediately after. Went out to lunch and found water spots ALL over the car…
is their anything on the market (Glaze, sealant or any car product that will minimize water spots from occurring during the above conditions or am I SOL?
S**T!
03-23-2007, 04:48 PM
#5
Drifting
Originally Posted by 1Carnut
Check out Griot's they sell a water filter that works, no water spots
03-23-2007, 04:53 PM
#6
Banned
Rain generally doesn't contain the harsh minerals that hard water is known for that cause the dreaded water spots, unless it's acid rain from pollution, and then you have a real problem.
If it's plain rain that falls mainly on your car (btw Vasquez, you're not from Spain are you? but I digress) and you're seeing spots, then those spots are probably the result of dust that was collected by the rain drops as the wind blew and has now remained as a residue after the drops evaporated.
You should be able to just wash them away then.
If the spots are from the sprinklers, you're hosed, as these spots are now etchings on your paint from the harsh minerals in the hard water. To get these out consult autopia.org.
If it's plain rain that falls mainly on your car (btw Vasquez, you're not from Spain are you? but I digress) and you're seeing spots, then those spots are probably the result of dust that was collected by the rain drops as the wind blew and has now remained as a residue after the drops evaporated.
You should be able to just wash them away then.
If the spots are from the sprinklers, you're hosed, as these spots are now etchings on your paint from the harsh minerals in the hard water. To get these out consult autopia.org.
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03-23-2007, 05:01 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by OCBen
Rain generally doesn't contain the harsh minerals that hard water is known for that cause the dreaded water spots, unless it's acid rain from pollution, and then you have a real problem.
If it's plain rain that falls mainly on your car (btw Vasquez, you're not from Spain are you? but I digress) and you're seeing spots, then those spots are probably the result of dust that was collected by the rain drops as the wind blew and has now remained as a residue after the drops evaporated.
You should be able to just wash them away then.
If the spots are from the sprinklers, you're hosed, as these spots are now etchings on your paint from the harsh minerals in the hard water. To get these out consult autopia.org.
If it's plain rain that falls mainly on your car (btw Vasquez, you're not from Spain are you? but I digress) and you're seeing spots, then those spots are probably the result of dust that was collected by the rain drops as the wind blew and has now remained as a residue after the drops evaporated.
You should be able to just wash them away then.
If the spots are from the sprinklers, you're hosed, as these spots are now etchings on your paint from the harsh minerals in the hard water. To get these out consult autopia.org.
I already warned the wifey... have my shorts ready, cuz I'm coming home on a mission... suds and buz!
03-23-2007, 05:11 PM
#10
Having spent several years in the Orlando area, I know how intense the sun is and the havoc it can wreak on your finish. If a simple washing doesn't remove the spots you may have to resort to a cleaner or even some polish of some sort to remove them. I'd suggest something very mild to start with should the washing not take care of them. Perhaps Klasse, or P21S paint cleaner.
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03-23-2007, 05:16 PM
#11
Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by uzj100
Having spent several years in the Orlando area, I know how intense the sun is and the havoc it can wreak on your finish. If a simple washing doesn't remove the spots you may have to resort to a cleaner or even some polish of some sort to remove them. I'd suggest something very mild to start with should the washing not take care of them. Perhaps Klasse, or P21S paint cleaner.
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03-23-2007, 08:50 PM
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Actually another trick that works especially if the "spots" are not seriously heavy is the old clay bar, which is generally used to remove the junk on the paint before sealing/waxing, and it's nonabrasive and easy to do
