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Water Spots Remover

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Onapulitan, Aug 18, 2021.

  1. Aug 18, 2021 at 5:56 AM
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    Onapulitan

    Onapulitan [OP] New Member

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    So I hand wash my venture and hand dry it every tine but the problem
    I’m having is when the sprinklers go on they leave water spots all over and the few quick detailers I used are not working very good. What’s everyone using as a quick detailer to remove water spots

    Thank You
     
  2. Aug 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    mousemeat

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    on body or glass ?
     
  3. Aug 18, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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  4. Aug 18, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    sprinkler water spot removal can be tough. if left on too long, they can etch and be close to permanent.
    mine were baked on good on dark colored car,
    Had to machine buff off with a cutting compound. then wax over top. Even then, it wasnt perfect but huge improvement

    get off early with random orbital buffer, then wax/silicon car so easier to remove in future. good luck
     
  5. Aug 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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    Are the sprinklers yours? Is money an issue? If Yes and No, you might try a water softener to your sprinklers. Thats a long-term solution.

    Another medium-term solution is a ceramic coating which I think will resist the etching that can accompany a variety of substances that land and stick to the surface like bird droppings, tap water, etc.

    Short-term...any quick detailer will work provided you get to it soon, i.e., before its gets hot and baked on. But you also have to be careful, too, when using that approach to avoid scratching the clear coat. This approach works well when the vehicle is cool and relatively clean.
     
  6. Aug 18, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    On my dark blue car it did etch the clear coat. A buff and wax improves it but a shame I t will never look great again
    They are my sprinklers so its all my fault.

    I have a 21’ MGM tacoma. Its garaged but I should try that ceramic coating stuff now whens its new.
     
  7. Aug 18, 2021 at 9:44 PM
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    You might join the autogeek forum, I recall seeing several threads there dealing with car paint and sprinklers.
     
  8. Aug 19, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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    Thanks, need to try that next time I tackle the water stains. I just watched a couple of toyota YouTubers ceramic coat their trucks.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2021 at 12:28 AM
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    The CarPro Spotless is a good product also.
     

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