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Ok the sprinklers at work got me good today... I came out at lunch and my car has little waterspots ALL OVER the rear. I got home and took out a bottle of water mixed with a lil NXT wax and used that... still there especially on my stripes. I guess i gotta wait til this weekend to really clean it but it looks like i got salt on my car. Odd.
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Try getting it wet again and then drying it real good with a towel.1998 M5 3.8 Mystic Teal Camaro<br />Flowmaster exhaust, Pacesetter headers, 3\" cat, 3\" S-pipe, whisper lid, ram air, Spec Stage 1 clutch, Poly Trans mount, Walbro 255LPH. Numerous appearance mods.<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2130533</a> -
Water spots can get "etched-in" to the paint if the car paint surface is hot. As the water dries, it leaves crusty mineral deposits behind. They are VERY hard to get off...
I've had the best luck with a product called "One Grand Special Touch". It's a non-abrasive polish that is specifically designed to remove stubborn water spots.
http://store1.yimg.com/I/streamlined..._1850_13858125
http://www.garage-toys.com/special-touch.html
[ July 12, 2005, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: Bill L ]Comment
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I have more. damn sprinklers AGAIN! I will try my hardest this weekend to get it off... and yes, i can tell its leaving mineral deposits behind. Maybe a claybar would help as well since i have one somewhere in the garage.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/maleet\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Silver Firebird</a> <br />Basic mods... nothing real special but it sure looks good!<br /><a href=\"http://www.maleetpobanz.com\" target=\"_blank\">maleetpobanz.com</a>Comment
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clay your car. it will take out everythingWAWA-A-HOLIC
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wet sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper will smooth out the clear coat spots, i don't think it's into the paint. also a compound like "MeGuires" & a low rpm buffer will work if you're nervous about wet sanding.Comment
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^^ Yeah, clay the car first and then try a buffer with Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover, or do it by hand (but takes alot longer). You could also try a glaze (like Meguiar's No. 7) as well...Autozone's around here have a couple different things. Want to post some pics?<b>2000 Camaro M5</b><br /><i>Whisper Lid, K&N Filter<br />B&M Ripper shifter<br />Zexel LSD<br />B&B Catback<br />Polished Engine Components, Polished Calipers<br />SFCs</i>Comment
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The clay bar got rid of it... I guess i gotta go over it with Manzerna Acrylic Shield now. [img]smile.gif[/img]<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/maleet\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Silver Firebird</a> <br />Basic mods... nothing real special but it sure looks good!<br /><a href=\"http://www.maleetpobanz.com\" target=\"_blank\">maleetpobanz.com</a>Comment
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I park where the sprinklers can't get me. [img]smile.gif[/img]1994 Camaro 3.4L v6<br /><a href=\"http://www.meissenation.com\" target=\"_blank\">Meissenation.com - Beg for it</a> - <a href=\"http://www.redalertv6.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"Red Alert\"</a> - <a href=\"http://carpc.meissenation.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Project CarPC</a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.mifbody.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Michigan FBody Association</a>Comment
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I hate sprinklers.-Eric<br />2002 Navy Blue Camaro...Striped and Stalled. 35th Anniversary SS wheels <br />Best ET: 15.384 @ 88.32 on street tires<br />Project Whitney: Goal, 14.0 1/4 by summer 2008.Comment
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