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Old 09-24-2008, 05:03 PM   #1
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Arg!!! Water Spots!!

so i have water spots on my car...how do i get rid of them?!!? what should i do?!?!

it's on my windows and paint. I have a black paint, and i've scrubbed and scrubbed, but they're still there! sighhhh
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Old 09-24-2008, 06:59 PM   #2
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Getting your car detailed can work. The longer they are there the harder it is though.
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Old 09-24-2008, 07:47 PM   #3
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Unless the spots have etched into the paint or glass, (really hard water), try Duragloss.

Otherwise you'll need a polishing compound.

I've heard of a 50/50 mix of distilled water and white vinegar works, but you need to catch the spots as soon as possible and may need to wax after.

Washing and scrubbing the spots alone won't get rid of them.

Hope this helps.
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Old 09-24-2008, 11:17 PM   #4
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I hope your wax is up to date. A little prevention helps.
A clay bar will make quick work of the spots.
A mild polish should be able to get rid of them. Try black magic
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Old 09-25-2008, 12:34 AM   #5
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Do things in order of safest to riskiest. Claybar is pretty safe, it's what I would reach for first for the paint. Rubbing compound is the harshest thing I would take to my own cars. For the glass a cleaner/polisher with a real fine suspended grit should make quick work of it. I'm partial to Zaino products. Not sure if they're the best, but they work great and I've never felt the need to switch.
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1. Wash and dry car
2. Clay bar car
3. Wax car

I am a fan of the Meguiar's line of products.
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Old 09-25-2008, 05:08 PM   #7
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50/50 mix water and white vinegar

wash then wax
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Old 09-26-2008, 08:47 AM   #8
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I am a fan of the Meguiar's line of products.



Shouldn't be too hard to get those suckers out.
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