I went throughmy usual early summer detailing process with new products, starting with Meguiar's 105/205 with my PC7424. Got amazing results, and followed it up with a couple of layers of Z2/Z5 with Z6 in between..It looked good (I will mention that I had hoped for a better gloss, but it wasn't bad. If I had it to do over, I'd skip paying $100+ and use Klasse or equivalent).
In any case, we had a two week shut-down, and while I was off work, I kept the C5 in the driveway. A couple days ago, I washed it with Z7 and blow dried it and noticed what looks like water spots all over the paint...I tried a bit of Z6 and buffing which had no effect...Anyone know what will get this off? Hopefully, I do not have to entirely re-do my detailing!
Really depends on the water source and length of time. A healthy washing might do it, claybar, distilled white vinegar may do it, or it could require polishing.
I'd go with the above and try the claybar. If that doesn't remove them then they have ethed the clear a little and may require a cleaner polish to remove.
If you get the quick 1-2 minute showers and then the sun comes out you can get water spots, and in some areas those short showers can carry a lot of acid in the rain. Got a call last week from a small used car lot to look at his cars, about a dozen cars has acid etching so bad the glass was etched, clay did nothing cars all had to be buffed out
In either case, will driving it around for now make it any harder to get the water spots out? I.e, will they "cook" in?
No, once the water spots have dried out the damage is done....
Try a vinegar and water mix to begin with. If that doesn't work, clay bar it and as Rasky pointed out earlier, follow that up with a paint cleaner polish.
Hopefully you won't have to break out the 105 again.....
I went throughmy usual early summer detailing process with new products, starting with Meguiar's 105/205 with my PC7424. Got amazing results, and followed it up with a couple of layers of Z2/Z5 with Z6 in between..It looked good (I will mention that I had hoped for a better gloss, but it wasn't bad. If I had it to do over, I'd skip paying $100+ and use Klasse or equivalent).
In any case, we had a two week shut-down, and while I was off work, I kept the C5 in the driveway. A couple days ago, I washed it with Z7 and blow dried it and noticed what looks like water spots all over the paint...I tried a bit of Z6 and buffing which had no effect...Anyone know what will get this off? Hopefully, I do not have to entirely re-do my detailing!
Gideon, as others, I would recommend the clay bar approach first. I would experiment on a small select to see what results you are getting from what ever method you try.
In your application of Z-5 and Z-2, it was not clear as to which you used first? Z-5 should be followed up with Z-2 for best results. You need only to apply Z-5 if you have very minor scratches/swirls or other blemishes (water spots) that you are trying to get rid of. To achieve optimum shine, you need to apply several layers of Z-2 (with ZFX additive and Z-6 between layers). I would recommend a minimum of three layers Z-2 followed by Z-8 spray for that final touch to achieve optimum shine.
Just remember that for Zaino polishes to achieve their high level of shine and depth is through layering. Each layer gives you a little more shine and depth.
Thanks for the comment and tips, guys...I plan to try it this weekend.
Onyasix: I started with Z5 (everything with ZFX), then, Z6, Z2, then Z5...I will try it as you suggested...Looks like Z5, Z6, Z2, Z6 Z2, Z6, Z2...I don't have any Z8 or Z-CS...
I'd suggest doing a test panel by taping off a section to see if you even notice a difference after 2 coats. If you just do the whole car you really have no idea if it improved (you only see what you want to see). You likely won't see a difference and there is no reason to waste product.
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Help! Water Spots on My Zainoed C5!
