Nickstock98t/a

hey guys, so i have these stubborn watermarks (possibly from sprinklers or something) and it obvously baked in southern california's summer sun. i cant get it off no matter how hard i scrub. its on the passengers side. it makes the paint look real dull. and when you rub your fingers on it, you can feel em. i clay barred it and nothing happened. what to do? any input would be great guys, thanks much. i'm starting to get pretty desperate here and scared that you guy might say repaint...
thanks

edit: its on the window and one t-top too. and it wont come off!

go-t

You might want to try a cleaner wax

Nickstock98t/a

i tried a cleaner wax. nothing happened. nice car btw. what kinda wheels?

rk_2000_Z/28

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If you have the cash I would recomend taking it too a pro and have them buff it. You could do it yourself if you have access to a good buffer, just be careful not to burn throught the paint on any edges.

Formy

Been through the same thing. Distilled White Vinegar will take the spots out of your paint. Yes it is the same stuff that the kitchen cooks use. Put it in a spray bottle. Spray it on the paint. Wipe away. It may take you a few swipes but this will work. Rewax when done.

Nickstock98t/a

you think some buffing will surely do it?

Nickstock98t/a

i hope this does it for mine. any potential harm to the paint using this method? do u have pics of your car with the spots? thanks man

Formy

It will not hurt the paint. You can dillute it with water if you want. It will smell funny and that is about it. The acidity in the product is what takes away the spots. This methood also removes the wax you have on your paint. This is the reason for the rewaxing.

I use this stuff on my '07 Chevy Colorado that is always parked outside.

go-t

That sucks that usally wrks when i get spots and my rims are Fikse FM5 knock offs

Fast_94_Z

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i did a pathfinder and motorcycle trailer one time that had that **** all over and took my 9 hours to buff the entire car and trailer spotless using all 3m products. the trailer aluminum took a hell of a lot longer because i had to find the best acid that wouldnt harm anything. finaly after a few hours it came off.

Ls1CamaroGuy87

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a Claybar is your friend

Nickstock98t/a

did. failed. thanks

'02SOMz28

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wet sand and buff it, that sould do it, cost about $300 and it shines like new paint

Ls1CamaroGuy87

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oh damn, thats cuks man, usually those tings take off everything...maybe try the vinegar

Swiat34

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What do the spots look like? More like little rings? I got that on the windows and paint on my black Trailblazer when I was in Cali. Popular Science (or was in Mechanics) had an article where some guy had the same problem you do. PS (or M) said that acids in the water from water works additives, acid in the rain, and/or acid formed from mixxing the water with the dust on the vehicle/blowing by concentrates as the water evaporates. The drops evaporate in such a manner that the center will be gone while there's still a donut of water. In that donut the acids concentrate due to less water to dilute, and burn the surface under the donut...leaving the ring you can feel, but you can't clean off. The article was about this happening on glass and they said to have it professionally polished. It'll be the same with the paint. You may be able to buff it out since that takes small amounts of paint thinkness off, but if that doesn't, then wet sanding before buffing will be your last resort before a new paint job. I hope you're lucky and it just turns out to be a calcium deposit and the vinegar takes it off...that other stuff is a lot of work. Swat

Avengeance

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Where are you located? Im in NorCal and offer mobile detailing. I can get them out.

chupr0kabra

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If Avengeance is near you, get him to help. He does great work.

Try the vinegar/distilled water solution first. If that doesn't work, you're looking at an abrasive polish job.


-Mike