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XtrmWakeborder
07-08-2005, 12:39 PM
Hey guys i've got some pretty bad water spots on my blazer and they wont even come off with wax. Got any ideas? Will marine stuff work?
Thanks
David

cc322
07-08-2005, 01:03 PM
Try a clay bar
To remove water spots-
Water Spots:
There are two categories of water spots;
a) Surface water spots-alkaline watermarks (water spots) are calcium and magnesium salts that deposit on the surface after the water has evaporated, the minute crystals bond to the surface and are not re-dissolvable in water. Rainwater also contains alkaline minerals that alight on the paint film surface and as the water evaporates leave white `water spots' on both the paint and glass surfaces.
b) Below surface (etched) water spots- are caused by acid rain or industrial fallout causing a chemical reaction, if left for any length of time they will etch the paint film surface leaving a concave circular mark.
Etched water spots are one of the most difficult paint defects to remove so be patient as it will probably take more then one attempt to remove them.
1a) Removing surface water spots from paint film surface-
Methodology
•Use detailing clay to remove any `hard' surface granules
•To dissolve the alkaline-based, surface/etched mineral water deposits try one or more of the following;
1) 2:1 solution of distilled water/distilled white vinegar
2) Distilled water/Isopropyl Alcohol (adjust ratio as required)
3) Equal parts distilled water/distilled white vinegar/Isopropyl alcohol.
•Use a clean spray bottle and 100% cotton micro fibre cloth to apply the solution to the paint surface
•Wipe off any residue from the paint surface and dry with a damp waffle weave towel
•If any `water spots' remain apply distilled white vinegar or Isopropyl alcohol un-diluted to a 100% cotton micro fibre towel, using a medium/heavy pressure on glass surface, for stubborn spots use an abrasive polish as in (1b)
•Reapply surface protection once spots have been removed.
1b) Removing etched water (below surface) spots from paint-
Methodology
•These can be removed by using detailer's clay to remove any hardened surface deposits
•Then using a machine polish, Iz einzett TM Metallic Polish or Iz einzett TM Paint Polish and a cutting (LC Orange or Yellow) foam pad (speed # 4) to level the surface
•Work on a very small area at a time (2-foot x 2-foot) until the polish has run out
•Repeat this process two or three times, as necessary
•Reapply surface protection once spots have been removed.

kevnmcd
07-08-2005, 01:08 PM
Try a mixture of vinegar and water then apply some wax. :)

NorCalCat
07-23-2005, 08:39 AM
Go to the supermarket, and get Kaboom. It is in a purple spray bottle.
I use Lime Away on the boat if it is real bad, then wax. Kaboom is a bit weaker, so it should be ok on the car. Both work real well on the ss tips on your exhaust both boat and truck!

meaniam
07-23-2005, 06:23 PM
try putting toothpaste in your polish

Wyoming
08-02-2005, 12:48 AM
Lime away & hot water usually work really well. Just make sure you wax it when your done. I wouldn't recommend the clay bar unless you want to do some buffing when your done, especially if its on a dark color.

riverroyal
08-02-2005, 08:11 AM
his boat cleaner works great on cars,,contact him