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how to remove water marks?

Old 05-01-2003, 01:23 AM
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I have water marks on my car and am wondering how to get them off..do I simply have to wash the car and dry it faster and more thourough next time or is it too late and now need to get it professionally buffed??!
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Vinager is supposed to be pretty good at removing hard water spots. It'll smell aweful. I think buffing it would be you very last resort.
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To avoid water spots, do not wash your car in direct sunlight or when it's hot to the touch and use a chamois, absorber, or a 100% cotton towel to dry. If the water spot does not come out after washing, it is most likely trapped underneath the wax and you will need to use a clay bar and detailing spray to remove the wax. Your spot should be gone after using the clay bar. Re-apply the wax to bring out the shine.
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Vinegar does work the best, either w/a small 100% cotton wax removal cloth, or if its being stubborn, use a clay bar...
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straight up vinegar or mix some in with my washing water?
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straight up vinegar or mix some in with my washing water?
Straight up, shaken, not stirred. :p


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