| 05-06-2013, 03:55 PM | #1 |
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Waterspots?
Anyone have advice for a BSM 1M owner with waterspot problems? I don't know if it's a local water-quality issue or something else, but I've got spots. I wish it were just the chicken pox or something. Help a brother out.
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| 05-06-2013, 10:35 PM | #5 |
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+2 on clay bar. I have used Mothers and Meguairs and can't say there is much difference. It is amazing how much the clay accomplishes with so little effort.
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| 05-07-2013, 10:22 AM | #7 |
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Either use a different drying technique or use De-I water. Water spots are caused by minerals, which leave a white coat once the water has evaporated off.
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| 05-07-2013, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Austin has very hard water and I didn't get to my windshield in time before it spotted during a wash. Making a vinegar and baking soda paste (yes, it will foam at the start) did a fantastic job that polish and any amount of windex couldn't. I can't guarantee that the combo won't hurt your paint, but just plain white vinegar on a microfiber with a distilled water rinse is something you could try first.
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| 05-08-2013, 01:42 PM | #10 |
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All clay are not all the same. I like Sonus fine, but there are lots of great brands. Make sure you use good lube. Other option is the nanoskin autoscrub towel which does the work of a claybar in about 1/8th the time.
As far as drying, spray the car with QD first and then use microfiber drying towels. Or, use a cordless leaf blower, I prefer the leaf blower because I am lazy. decent option: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXTO41E/..._k7ZErb0PPXTRK 140 bucks well spent IMHO. |
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| 05-08-2013, 04:27 PM | #11 |
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Clay is not ideal to remove waterspots, its just part of the prep process. The purpose of clay is to remove embedded contaminants atop the finish (tar spots, rail dust, overspray). A water spot is just a deposit of hard minerals from the water supply on your paint leaving a light etch or spot.
In general a waterspot is flat with your clearcoat.. hence why the lubricated sheering effect of a clay bar doesn't fully attack the problem. You need a fine abrasive, you need a polish. Polishing, assuming your paint is prepped and clayed, will help most in removing water spots. There are other methods like a water spot removing gel, Chemical Guys does make on that works well but it will mar the finish so of following up with a polish is necessary. As for washing with hard water.. yes it can be done without a water softener but you need to move quickly and avoid sunlight. Constantly flood the car with water and get to drying immediately after washing. YES a quick detail spray while drying helps as well. Avoid sprinklers or parking anywhere that may have them nearby  |
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