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Author Topic: Removing water "spots"  (Read 1536 times)
Puffs Daddy
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« on: August 27, 2009, 10:31:15 AM »

Actually, the problem is more than the usual "spots." Several months ago while I was out of town my wife had our driveway and patio "pressure washed." The folks who did it dragged their hoses through the garage and (apparently) sprayed my valk from a leak in their hose. Once dried, the residue left a large number of spot and drip marks on the paint, chrome, windshield, etc. The marks are thick enough in places to feel them with a finger.

I've tried a variety of non-abrasive approaches to cleaning them off. And after multiple washings, I've managed to remove most of them. (Though some I thought were gone appear to magically reappear from time to time.)

I've concluded that they are mineral deposits that are particularly stubborn to remove. Before I take the next step of applying a polishing compound or some sort of solvent to remove them, has anyone encountered this problem? And, if so, how did you correct it?
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Jeff K
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2009, 10:37:57 AM »

Have you tried Meguiars paint cleaner? I've used that with success on heavy water spots.
Or a clay bar perhaps?
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2009, 10:46:24 AM »

For removing water spots of the type you've mentioned, I use a solution of 50% vinegar & water in a spray bottle.  Apply, let it work for a while, wipe off, rinse and repeat if necessary.  Vinegar, being a very mild acid, will dissolve the mineral deposits.  If really stubborn, wet a rag with just vinegar and wet the spots & let work for a minute or so, wipe off, repeat as necessary then rinse.  Will not harm paint or chrome.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2009, 11:02:21 AM »

For removing water spots of the type you've mentioned, I use a solution of 50% vinegar & water in a spray bottle.  Apply, let it work for a while, wipe off, rinse and repeat if necessary.  Vinegar, being a very mild acid, will dissolve the mineral deposits.  If really stubborn, wet a rag with just vinegar and wet the spots & let work for a minute or so, wipe off, repeat as necessary then rinse.  Will not harm paint or chrome.

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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2009, 12:01:18 PM »

[No affiliation, blah, blah, blah]  I use Griot's Garage Speed Shine and Paint Cleaning Clay, followed up with Machine Polish #3 and finally Best in Show wax.
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