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Can't remove water spots
This summer I took the car out to a breakfast on the farm event. I parked the car in a hayfield that was just cut. It got quite dusty and then later it sprinkled on the car. It left all sorts of water spots on the car. I don't know if they had sprayed the hayfiled with some sort of fertilizer and it mixed with the rain.
I washed, clayed, and used ultimate compound by hand and can't get rid of them. I don't have a DA. Looking for someone in the Wausau area that can help me out. Thanks
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Did you rub with a little "umph" (strength) and the ultimate compound? Back and forth/up and down for a minute or two?
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Re: Can't remove water spots
I rubbed and rubbed and went over it 3 times.
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Re: Can't remove water spots
BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette
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howdy , I'm in Wausau . I got all the toys and plenty of products . I'm sure we could figure something out to get u car back to tip top shape . I'm still learning myself but when I run into trouble there are plenty of friendly people right here on ago to help us all out . pm me maybe we can meet up and take a look at u car see what u r dealing with .
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Originally Posted by BobbyG
Great advice Bobby, one thing with this chemical, work in 2x2 foot sections like your polishing paint, going over the area several times. Wear gloves and eye protection and be in a ventilated area!
A passion for perfection!
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I have not tried the Chemical Guys product, but have used vinegar with know success. I know there are different types of water spots. These seen to be sitting on the paint. I dont know if they are etched into the paint, but I cant feel them with my fingernail. Maybe its coincidence but I didnt notice them until after all the dust from the hayfield. A bodyshop guy says it could be from the auto carwash. I have only used them twice during the winter and did not notice the spots until June.
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Originally Posted by DblJG
I have not tried the Chemical Guys product, but have used vinegar with know success. I know there are different types of water spots. These seen to be sitting on the paint. I dont know if they are etched into the paint, but I cant feel them with my fingernail. Maybe its coincidence but I didnt notice them until after all the dust from the hayfield. A bodyshop guy says it could be from the auto carwash. I have only used them twice during the winter and did not notice the spots until June.
Vinegar won't do it man. I've used the CG product before on a Jet Ski with good results. You need a strong acid to do it.
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Read through this,
Using Vinegar to remove water spots
Try to determine if the spots are,
Minerals on the surface - you should be able to feel this.
Imprint rings etched in a circular manner depicting the outline of the water drops.
Crater Etchings - an actual roundish area of paint that has been eaten away
See this article for pictures of the above...
3 - Types of Water Spots - Type I, Type II and Type III
If it's minerals or contaminants that are bonded "onto" the surface then one of the products I referenced in the first link should take care of it.
If you have imprint rings or crater etching then compounding is the remedy.
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Re: Can't remove water spots
Thanks for the advice everyone. I will try the Chemical Guys spot remover and if that doesnt work will have to try and polish them out.
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