nightrise420
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so i got water spots now on my car from sprinklers and when i wash it.... it doesnt go away completely.... i tried using vinegar mix (50/50 water & vinegar) but it doesnt work.! help plz
water spots .... =[
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Streetlife
Gleam Master Detailing
Try Danase water spot remover, that's what i use if i need to remove tough water spots.
wannafbody
wannafbody
Duragloss Water Spot remover if you can get it locally.
Showroom Shine
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I just saw this product called Professor Amos Auto Bom. They claimed it would remove water spotting, etching,bird poop,tree sap,and any film omn the finish. Has anyone used this product? If so what is your opinion of it?
Mike_Phillips
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Years ago I wrote an article for MOL and just arbitrarily gave the two different types of water spots names as I needed a way to discuss them and differentiate them from one another. I don't know if there some other term previously used in the professional industry to differentiate mineral deposits from water spot etchings? If there is then I've never read or heard about it and feel free correct me and also to use those terms or make up your own.
Here's how I described them,
Type I Water Spots are mineral deposits sitting on top of the surface.
Type II Water Spots are actually holes or etchings that are in the paint.
Type I Water Spots, or mineral deposits bonded to the surface can be removed using detailing clay while Type II Water Spots, or etchings which are below the surface must be removed using a compound or polish because you have to remove a little paint surrounding the etching to level the surface.
Before washing
After washing
After claying
Most of the water spots in these pictures were mineral deposits on the paint and glass of this Lexus I buffed out but in a few sections the water had actually etched into the paint so we removed them by machine buffing.
If claying or vinegar or some other topical approach doesn't work then you'll have to use some type of abrasive product to remove a little paint surrounding the etchings to level the surface. This means removing some of your car's precious clear coat.
Here's how I described them,
Type I Water Spots are mineral deposits sitting on top of the surface.
Type II Water Spots are actually holes or etchings that are in the paint.
Type I Water Spots, or mineral deposits bonded to the surface can be removed using detailing clay while Type II Water Spots, or etchings which are below the surface must be removed using a compound or polish because you have to remove a little paint surrounding the etching to level the surface.
Before washing
After washing
After claying
Most of the water spots in these pictures were mineral deposits on the paint and glass of this Lexus I buffed out but in a few sections the water had actually etched into the paint so we removed them by machine buffing.
If claying or vinegar or some other topical approach doesn't work then you'll have to use some type of abrasive product to remove a little paint surrounding the etchings to level the surface. This means removing some of your car's precious clear coat.
Mike Phillips said:Years ago I wrote an article for MOL and just arbitrarily gave the two different types of water spots names as I needed a way to discuss them and differentiate them from one another. I don't know if there some other term previously used in the professional industry to differentiate mineral deposits from water spot etchings? If there is then I've never read or heard about it and feel free correct me and also to use those terms or make up your own.
Here's how I described them,
Type I Water Spots are mineral deposits sitting on top of the surface.
Type II Water Spots are actually holes or etchings that are in the paint.
Type I Water Spots, or mineral deposits bonded to the surface can be removed using detailing clay while Type II Water Spots, or etchings which are below the surface must be removed using a compound or polish because you have to remove a little paint surrounding the etching to level the surface.
Before washing
After washing
After claying
Most of the water spots in these pictures were mineral deposits on the paint and glass of this Lexus I buffed out but in a few sections the water had actually etched into the paint so we removed them by machine buffing.
If claying or vinegar or some other topical approach doesn't work then you'll have to use some type of abrasive product to remove a little paint surrounding the etchings to level the surface. This means removing some of your car's precious clear coat.
I'd go to an acid base water spot remover before I'd start sanding.
Mike_Phillips
Administrator
Danase said:
Just to note, we didn't do any sanding at all and only used a light cutting polish to tackle the swirls, scratches and remnants of the water spots after claying and in the process of removing the swirls and scratches, (something we were going to do anyway), the etchings were removed.
I hope my reply didn't read like I was going to sand the finish, I don't see where I even mentioned sanding?
