Water Spot Removal and other Subjects

[Net Exploit]

I am getting ready to do some serious detailing. I use Zaino. However before I start the yearly ritual, I want to remove the water spots on my paint. Does anyone have a suggested procedure for that. I assume I will follow that up with Clar Bar and then move on to swirl and scratch removal. Any suggestions on the best swirl removal product for this. I will be using with a Dewalt 849 Buffer. Thanks, Dan

[Boozman]

Clay bar will remove the water spots.

[1bdvet]

Clay Bar Is The Way To Go.

[Net Exploit]

OK, Clay Bar it is.

I then need to polish swirl marks out. I will be a polisher/buffer.

Any suggestions on the polish?

[easyrider13]

I think you'll like Optimum Polish.

[ZaneO]

If the spots are etched, a claybar isn't going to do a thing for them. You will need a paint polish to remove them.

[TOGWT]

1a) Removing surface water spots from paint film surface-
Methodology
•Use detailing clay to remove any `hard' surface granules
•To dissolve the alkaline-based, surface/etched mineral water deposits try one or more of the following;
1) 2:1 solution of distilled water/distilled white vinegar
2) Distilled water/Isopropyl Alcohol (adjust ratio as required)
3) Equal parts distilled water/distilled white vinegar/Isopropyl alcohol

Allow vinegar solution dwell time (5-10 minutes)

•Use a clean spray bottle and 100% cotton micro fibre cloth to apply the solution to the paint surface
•Wipe off any residue from the paint surface and dry with a damp waffle weave towel
•If any `water spots' remain apply distilled white vinegar or Isopropyl alcohol un-diluted to a 100% cotton micro fibre towel, using a medium/heavy pressure on glass surface, for stubborn spots use an abrasive polish as in (1b)
•For stubborn water spots use Auto International's A, B, C System, a safe alkaline wash and neutralizing system (http://www.autoint.com/)

1b) Removing etched water (below surface) spots from paint-
Methodology
•These can be removed by using detailer's clay to remove any hardened surface deposits
•Then using a machine polish, Iz einzett TM Metallic Polish or Iz einzett TM Paint Polish and a cutting (LC Orange or Yellow) foam pad (speed # 4) to level the surface
•Work on a very small area at a time (2-foot x 2-foot) until the polish has run out
•Repeat this process two or three times, as necessary
•Reapply surface protection once spots have been removed.

JonM

[gwayne]

If the previous methods don't work for you, Zaino Fusion is fantastic for removing water spots as is Optimum Polish.

[bugman]

if water spots are very old, and etched into the clear coat,
I had excellent results with 3M fine cut rubbing compound 39002 BY HAND -- a bit of work, but completely got rid of them after about 3 applications to the hood. Then one application of 2M 39009 swirlmark remover - but I'm not that convinced that the 39009 added any shine or further improvement, so you might get away with the 39002 alone.

If using a PC, try the 39009 first with white pad - if that doesn't work, move up to the 39002. I had a bad experience with the orange pad, so I think it's far too aggressive for fine scratches or water spots.

[phrogs]

marked so I can find later!

thanks