HELP removing a Glue Stain and Water Spots on Black 1994 Camaro (Thanks!!)

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HELP removing a Glue Stain and Water Spots on Black 1994 Camaro (Thanks!!)

Just finished detailing my black '94 Camaro (and i have a few other questions, but i'll get to them in my next post.) I had the window repaired awhile ago (power switch went and had to have it replaced, window was also off track...i know better now not to lower the window too far!!) The place that did the repairs must have dripped some glue on the grey interior of the inside door and it was driving me nuts,...i used a bit of "Goo Be Gone" then Mequiar's Interior Cleaner, Armour All and Mequiar's Natural Shine Interior Spray, but i have a strange light gray stain where the glue drip was. Any idea's as to what i might use to cover this so it's not so noticeable? I know it's a minor thing, but i hate the way it looks!

Also, have a question about removing water stains on the hood. I hand compounded it with Meguiars Ultimate Compound, then used NXT Generation 2.0 to wax the entire car. I'm a bit afraid to do the clay bar on it (i'm not that expeirenced with that sort of product and am afraid i might do more harm...the car is black and a '94, so needless to say, there are some chips on the hood, which drive me nuts, but i can't afford to have it re-painted at this time.) Would Scratch-X work on water spots? Are there any other products that might help?

It took me 3 days to finally finish the entire car...i recently had knee replacement (this was GREAT physical therapy!!LOL!) and darn it, i'm getting too old for this, but i LOVE this car, so i keep trying!! I'm pretty proud of the way it looks, but there are some things i'd like to try and fix if i can do it myself. Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!! I'm sure i'll have more questions soon!! Feed back please
 
Re: HELP!!(Thanks!!)

Hey Darleen, :welcome: To Autogeek Online!! :dblthumb2:

Allot of glues typically contain solvents which will unfortunately stain. Try going over the area with Isopropyl Alcohol to remove anything that might remain then treat the area with Meguiar's M40.

Meguiars #40<br>Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner protects rubber, plastic & vinyl interior surfaces. Meguiars # 40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner and

It sounds like you're attempting to remove surface defects by hand. While this may be a noble idea, it's fine for a small spot so I'm going to suggest a dual action polisher such as the Porter Cable 7424hp.

Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Polisher - dual action orbital car polisher, car care kits, buffer kits, PC 7424,7424XP, 7424 XP, porter cable

Water Spots

3- Types of Water Spots - Type I, Type II and Type III

How To Remove Sprinkler Water Spots

How to remove water spots by hand
 
Re: HELP!!(Thanks!!)

Hi Darlene,

Welcome to Autogeek Online :welcome:

Stains tend to be topical or subsurface, if nothing liquid you've tried removed the stain in the vinyl then chances are pretty good it's subsurface. Maybe try a few more things that are for general cleaning and if you see no improvement whatsoever then probably nothing is going to help.

You could also try visiting an established detail shop or call a mobile detailer with a good reputation and see if they want to take a stab at it.

As for the water spots, Bobby included some links that really explain everything you'll ever want to know about water spots. Click the links, read through the threads and try to determine which type of water spots you have,

Type I Water Spots
Type I Water Spots are primarily a mineral or dirt deposit laying on the surface of paint. Type I Water Spots can be the results of minerals suspended in city water or well water that are left behind after the water evaporates off the finish. This can happen by washing a car but not drying the water off the paint or if a sprinkler goes off next to the car covering the car with water drop that are not dried off the paint. Type I Water Spots can also be dirt or pollution particles left behind after water from rain or inclement weather evaporates of the finish. Type I Water Spots can also be Type II Water Spots in that the water can leave both a deposit on the surface and an etching in the finish. Another way people describe mineral deposits is to refer to them has Hard Water spots, or spot left by “hard water.


Type II Water Spots
Type II Water Spots are actual etchings or craters in the paint because something corrosive in a water source has landed on the paint and was not removed before a portion of the paint was eaten or dissolved by the corrosive substance.


Type III Water Spots
Type III Water Spots are spots that look faded or dull and are found primarily found on single stage paints after a water source lands on and then pools on the paint and is usually left to dwell on the surface for some measure of time before it evaporates or is wiped-off the surface. Type III Water spots can also happen to clear coat finishes too but it’s not as common because I Type III Water Spot is either a stain or fading. Clear coats don’t stain as easily as single stage paints because they are not as porous or permeable. Clear coats can’t technically fade because they are clear to start with, there’s no color to fade.
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Once you know, post back here or read through the threads as at least one of them or a couple of them tell you how to go about removing them.


Most important is prevent it from happening again.


As for claying, watch these videos...


Part 1 - How To Use Detailing Clay​
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfxAesk4Po4]YouTube - ‪Part 1 - How to use detailing clay‬‏[/video]

Part 2 - How To Use Detailing Clay​
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opfK408uIxM]YouTube - ‪Part 2 - How to use detailing clay‬‏[/video]


If you really want to create a nice shine on your black Camaro then consider moving up to machine polishing.

New to Machine Polishing?

How to choose the right polisher for your detailing project

New - Video: How to pick the right polisher



The Porter Cable style DA Polishers are really easy to use, I've had a lot of ladies go through my classes over the years plus kids and even our favored seasoned members of society...

Marita using the Griot's Garage DA Polisher
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Astrid tests out the Porter Cable 7424XP
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DarleenW said:
Also, have a question about removing water stains on the hood.

I hand compounded it with Meguiars Ultimate Compound, then

Would Scratch-X work on water spots? Are there any other products that might help?
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Ultimate Compound is a lot more aggressive than ScratchX, so if UC didn't remove the water stains, etchings etc. then ScratchX isn't going to work either.

Note when you apply a compound by hand you don't merely spread it around and wipe it off... you have to put some passion behind the pad...

Put a little passion behind the pad - Mike Phillips

How to use a hand applied abrasive polish or paint cleaner by hand



The Aggressiveness Order of SMAT Products - This might surprise you!


Super Micro Abrasive Technology = SMAT
From left to right, the most aggressive to the least aggressive SMAT products
SMATaggressivenessOrder.jpg


From the most to the least aggressive...
M105 Ultra-Cut Compound/M95 Speed Cut Compound = The same in abrading power
Ultimate Compound
ScratchX 2.0
M86 Solo Cut & Polish Cream
D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream
SwirlX
M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
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:)
 
Thanks for all the suggestions!! I'll try them and see if i get better results. I think i have Type I water spots,...i'm really good about wiping the car down as soon as i rinse it, but my neighbor has a sprinkler system that sometimes shoots over the fence and if i forget to cover the car at night, it may have sprayed the car and caused the water spots. We also have hard water where i live, and i guess the mineral deposits don't help matters either.

I usually have someone detail it for me, but wanted to try doing it myself (and i enjoy working on the car, even though i feel like i need a stretcher and morphine drip tonight from working on it for so many days!!LOL! I'm not as young as i used to be, and well,...my new knee doesn't make the task easy either!!!) The hood is driving me nuts and i really want to have it repainted,...i will eventually. if it wasn't for the hood and a few little nicks here and there, the car is beautiful and Black cars are gorgeous, but man, do they ever show every scratch, nick and water spot!! Doesn't help that i tend to be a little obsessive compulsive with the way it looks,...i carry around a microfiber towel and Meguiar's Ultimate Detailer and touch up spots whenever i see one!! Can y'all tell i LOVE this car!!LOL!

Thanks again for the feedback and the nice welcome to the forum...I'll try the suggestions y'all made and see how they work...BTW,...i really love Meguiar's products!! Seems like they're the only ones i get great results with.
 
DarleenW said:
I'm really good about wiping the car down as soon as i rinse it, but my neighbor has a sprinkler system that sometimes shoots over the fence and if i forget to cover the car at night, it may have sprayed the car and caused the water spots. We also have hard water where i live, and i guess the mineral deposits don't help matters either.
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Hey Darleen,

Something I've been doing for several years now, instead of wiping the entire car down after washing it I use a leaf blower. The clean high velocity air quickly and safely removes water droplets before they turn to water spots.

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For any remaining water I'll grab a Guzzler towel and take care it them in short order..
 
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