How do i remove water spots from the paint of my car?, its getting pretty annoying, i don't now what to do! Options

[joehernandez]

my car was painted 2 months ago
and now everytime water touches my car,
it will leave huge spots of water!
and i cannot get rid of them! even if i wash my car hours after raining
is there anything to wash the car with to remove the stains??
please tell me the secret!!!

[hellsyphon]

Claybar or some vinegar diluted with water should do the trick.

[Hanyo]

a nice wash and wax does a decent job of removing fresh water marks.


Anything more then a couple months old water mark would require a polishing compound.

I recomend the meguires 3 step wax.

[pandakid]

i say wax would be a good idea. my 86 paint and windows had the same problem cuz it was hard to dry the car.

[daazndood]

what about hard water stains from my windows? got tons of that

[GreenyST204]

on glass really fine still wool dose wonders just keep off any metal and plastic.

[3sgteLuke]

if you have hard water there isnt much you can do to get rid of spots but theres a way to lessen them. just wash your car from the roof down and one section at a time. rinsing and drying all the way. this usually takes care of spots for me...

[808celica]

wash your car at night or in the shade.

i usually do:
wash car
dry car
clay bar the car
wash car again
dry car
turtle wax rubbing compound
buff off to perfection
then wax car
wax thinner thing
then buff and buff.

[Hanyo]

what about hard water stains from my windows? got tons of that

rubbing compount does wonders for that. give it a try at your local parts store.

[Rusty]

wash car
dry car
clay bar the car
wash car again
dry car
turtle wax rubbing compound
buff off to perfection
then wax car
wax thinner thing
then buff and buff.

drying your car does not mean leaving it out in the sun, after you wash the car do you chamois it? < theres your problem

[parriehunter]

Spot on rusty,

Also to remove them from glass....could you just clean them with glass cleaner? I have found that the easiest way.

[joehernandez]

Claybar or some vinegar diluted with water should do the trick.

i have heard that vinegar may be harmful to the paint,,,,,

what about hard water stains from my windows? got tons of that

it there are lots, extremely lots, sometimes you can't do anything, just changing the windows,

wash your car at night or in the shade.

i usually do:
wash car
dry car
clay bar the car
wash car again
dry car
turtle wax rubbing compound
buff off to perfection
then wax car
wax thinner thing
then buff and buff.

will try that, thanks a lot
any brands you recommend?
i dont think i need to buff the car, it got painted and buffed 2 months ago
or i should do that at the end?

wash car
dry car
clay bar the car
wash car again
dry car
turtle wax rubbing compound
buff off to perfection
then wax car
wax thinner thing
then buff and buff.

drying your car does not mean leaving it out in the sun, after you wash the car do you chamois it? < theres your problem

iam pretty sure he meant that, chamois is really good at dying the whole car,

[GriffGirl]

Hey, this may be a strange idea, but for the windows what about using something like CLR on them to remove the spots, then clean them as usual? I bet that would work awesome. I wouldn't use it on my paint (well on mine i would but that's because my paint already looks like ass) but if I cared more I wouldn't. But on the windows, I bet it'll do the job effortlessly.

[Rusty]

what about meths on your windows, always works for me

iam pretty sure he meant that, chamois is really good at dying the whole car,

just expanding a point some more

[808celica]

SWISSVAX PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!!!! the lexus guys use that.......im currently using Samurai. expensive though.........if you want some over-the-counter cheap products stick with Meg products........i only used Turtle wax for the car wash soap and rubbing compound.

AND NO ON THE CHAMz USE MICRO-FIBER!!!! and wash them right after use. i say 3 weeks tops on each m/f towel then get a new one. then you can use the old ones for interior wiping and rim cleaning.

CLICK HERE FOR SWISSVAX
CLAY BAR
MICRO-FIBER


This post has been edited by 808celica: Jul 25, 2008 - 4:39 AM

[playr158]

read

http://autopia.org/forum/

[Rusty]

any of this helping?

[GotToyota]

My car had a few panels repainted, and I don't think the previous owner even had them wetsanded. So I have those panels, plus the panels with the factory paint that have hard water spots. I'd really like to detail the car to get rid of any swirls/marks that are on the car, what would be the best way to take care of this, and what would I need to get to achieve a better looking paint? I'm sure I would need a buffer, so is there one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I might just go about having it detailed by a local guy, might be better off, but if I can save some money, I would really like to.

[Fastbird]

Let me point you guys to a place that really helps out the Vette community: www.autogeek.net

I personally use a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital machine with a white pad for light marks/spots, or orange pad for deeper ones. My polish of choice is Menzerna Intensive and Menzerna Final Polishes. That website I posted above has a really good video tutorial of the Porter Cable and proper usage. Having no experience with it, I did my first panel on the nose of my vette and was AMAZED when I completely took out a bird poo etching. The PC7424 can be had for around $100, but the kits they sell with pads and such for $175ish are WELL worth it.

As for the water spots, the Vinegar wipe is actually a really good trick, and it quite safe. If they don't come out from that, you can probably hide them with a wax, but they'll still show up as the wax wears off. If you want to remove it, break out the buffer and polishing compounds.

[joehernandez]

SWISSVAX PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!!!! the lexus guys use that.......im currently using Samurai. expensive though.........if you want some over-the-counter cheap products stick with Meg products........i only used Turtle wax for the car wash soap and rubbing compound.

AND NO ON THE CHAMz USE MICRO-FIBER!!!! and wash them right after use. i say 3 weeks tops on each m/f towel then get a new one. then you can use the old ones for interior wiping and rim cleaning.

CLICK HERE FOR SWISSVAX
CLAY BAR
MICRO-FIBER

damn!!!!
that swissvax is extremely expensive!!
do you really use those products?

any of this helping?

i havent try anything, i am REALLY busy all week, i will probably try on monday night or tuesday,
if any other member has tryed anything please post their results...

Let me point you guys to a place that really helps out the Vette community: www.autogeek.net

I personally use a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital machine with a white pad for light marks/spots, or orange pad for deeper ones. My polish of choice is Menzerna Intensive and Menzerna Final Polishes. That website I posted above has a really good video tutorial of the Porter Cable and proper usage. Having no experience with it, I did my first panel on the nose of my vette and was AMAZED when I completely took out a bird poo etching. The PC7424 can be had for around $100, but the kits they sell with pads and such for $175ish are WELL worth it.

As for the water spots, the Vinegar wipe is actually a really good trick, and it quite safe. If they don't come out from that, you can probably hide them with a wax, but they'll still show up as the wax wears off. If you want to remove it, break out the buffer and polishing compounds.

iam really looking into that,, thanks man,
that video should be a sticky here in the forums
i just finished watching it and wow, it really explains you detail by detail!
definitely will have to get one of those!
thanks a lot man