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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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I drive a black formula and have no choice but to park next to sprinklers. Anybody know of something to put on my car to eliminate waterspots without having to full out wash the car? Ive heard of rain-x for windows but what about for the paint? Thanks alot.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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I have the same issue. It's so annoying to always have waterspots on my drivers side. How about putting something in front of the sprinklers to block the water? Or adjusting the sprinklers so they don't spray too far.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Why would you park a black car outside, next to sprinklers? That is asking for a dirty vehicle
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Keeping a good coat of wax on the car will help. My neighbor bought a new black car and let the sprinkler hit it for a few days then let it sit for a few more. It took me 3 hours to remove the spots from the hood. We have hard water here but damn. Obviously, the best way is to avoid the sprinkler, but if you can't you can't.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Waterproof car cover?
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Nice coat of wax and then quick detailer with a microfiber cloth does wonders.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Why do you have to park next to sprinklers, are they your sprinklers? I don't see why one wouldn't be able to fix this situation by not parking next to the sprinklers without living inside a water park.
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I promise you this works wonders. I use it on my car. Google it if you don't believe me on this.

50% water mixed with 50% white vinegar.

If that doesn't work try a stronger solution. You can spray it on and wipe off immediately. It doesn't hurt the paint at all. Do it when the car is cooled off a little and out of direct sunlight.

It might take off some wax, so as a precautionary measure re-apply more. My car's paint is and was super slick and I still got a few horrible waterspots. They came out immediately with the solution.


Thank me later.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Theres no other spaces where i can park and i cant adjust the sprinkler,
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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a lawnmower would fix it pretty easily lol jk
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