Hard water spots, buffer & chemicals - help needed.

[KawBoy]

Either a machine or a LOT of elbow grease is necessary to remove either type of water spot when they are bad. I recommend using a machine. tuscarora dave has the deposit side covered and etchings should come out with more polishing. If your working by hand, expect to work each section for a long, long time. You cannot just wipe-on wipe-off a polish and get great results. Even by machine, bad spots might need a good amount of time, if you haven't got the spots out, your not trying hard enough... Just be careful and persistent. :dblthumb2:

I am getting a machine, the Griots. I dont even know how the thing work, but I am going to give it a try, And I will remove those spots even if I have to repaint the whole car!

They will come out, just check out two of my show and shines that had water etchings/acid rain. One was a black Z06 and the other was an 05 black Mustang. It took time but they were removed.

Where could I find them?

KAWBOY have you tried 0000 steel wool on the glass with a bit of diluted vinegar?

No, I havent. As a matter of fact, I've never used a buffer in my life. It scares the s%$#@t out of me, but I will try. My car looks BAD!

I thank you all for all the help. You are have been great!

Brgds.

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I am getting a machine, the Griots. I dont even know how the thing work, but I am going to give it a try, And I will remove those spots even if I have to repaint the whole car!



Where could I find them?



No, I havent. As a matter of fact, I've never used a buffer in my life. It
scares the s%$#@t out of me, but I will try. My car looks BAD!

I thank you all for all the help. You are have been great!

Brgds.

Here you go.

One Of The First 05 Mustang GT's Built (Multi-page thread 1 2)


03 Black Z06 Severe Acid Rain/Water Spot Etching (Multi-page thread 1 2 3)

 

[tuscarora dave]

I dont think they are deposits as I have tried a lot of different things to remove them. I am almost positive they are etchings. Should I still try the PB Pro Polish or would you recommend something more abrasive? I'd rather start with something not too agressive as I have no experience with a buffer. Thank you.

Brgds.

No I would not recommend the PP in that case. If they are deep etchings they might not even be removable without going too deep into or completely removing the clear. I would try something like M-105 that can cut. However PP is a pad dependant polish and cuts well with a wool pad on a rotary but I wouldn't suggest that you make the purchase if you don't already have it. I would look to Mike Phillips or someone with more experience than me for a more definate answer.

 

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I am getting a machine...

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I've never used a buffer in my life It scares the s%$#@t out of me

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[KawBoy]

Here you go.

One Of The First 05 Mustang GT's Built (Multi-page thread 1 2)


03 Black Z06 Severe Acid Rain/Water Spot Etching (Multi-page thread 1 2 3)

Thank you!

No I would not recommend the PP in that case. If they are deep etchings they might not even be removable without going too deep into or completely removing the clear. I would try something like M-105 that can cut. However PP is a pad dependant polish and cuts well with a wool pad on a rotary but I wouldn't suggest that you make the purchase if you don't already have it. I would look to Mike Phillips or someone with more experience than me for a more definate answer.

Understood. But I think I will still use the PB as you suggested before. Just because I am afraid of messing up with the buffer+no experience combination on my side. Thank you.

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You are right!

Thank you all.

Brgds.