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Damn water spots

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by 808Koma, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Sep 4, 2008 at 1:01 AM
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    808Koma

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    I have read through some posts and havent seen much about removal of water spots, other that the detailer thread, which said use a clay bar and proceed from there with the rest of the steps. I have never used a clay bar system before and had a couple questions.

    I have the Mcguires clay bar kit and it came with the 2 little bars, when are you supposed to switch bars?

    Also what gets the hard water spots off of the windows.

    I live in hawaii and the automatic sprinklers out here are harsh on the cars
     
  2. Sep 4, 2008 at 1:08 AM
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    tacomaman06

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    for the clay bars.........you only need to change them out when they are super dirty, like after a few good clay jobs. when you use one.....you need to keep it soft and keep rolling it around in your hands and squishing it, and be sure to use the lube(or......even cheaper...save the lube that came with the kit....its just detailer), and use regular car wash soap.......alot cheaper. as for water spots on the windows.........try chrome polish, and if that doesnt work........try some vinegar and newspaper. rub it in till the spots are gone, they use a good window cleaner like stoner invisible glass. also....wouldnt hurt for you to use rain-x on all the windows..:)
     
  3. Sep 4, 2008 at 1:12 AM
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    genxer36

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    And afterwards wax the truck so next time it is easier to remove.
     
  4. Sep 4, 2008 at 1:14 AM
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    808Koma

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    alright thanks, I am going to take care of it on my day off tomorrow and the proceed to jack up the automatic sprinklers in my drive way
     
  5. Sep 4, 2008 at 4:01 AM
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    cleanTRDmachine

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    after everytime you wash your truck, use a quick clear wax like Turtle Wax Ice to remove the water spots on the body
     
  6. Sep 4, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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    monoman

    monoman Time to get dirty!

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    To get tough water spots off your windows try Spot-X. This stuff works wonders on windows! You can get it at The Home Depot for a few bucks. Don't forget to get the white scrubber pad too......
     
  7. Oct 17, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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    Tman

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    I have used a little bit of white distilled vinegar. Worked really good.
     
  8. Oct 17, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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    wheel acid work but clean after whit water don't let dry.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2008 at 8:29 PM
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    only $7.50 be carefull read the instruccions firts don't let dry any place....
     
  10. Oct 18, 2008 at 5:31 PM
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    ETaco23

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    I went to my window tint shop and picked up some "Nothen's Better Water stain Remover', I highly recomend it! Look it up. it's seriously amazing. The freaken best! It get's rid of water spots and gets damaged windows looking new. It will even work on chrome and other surfaces.
     
  11. Oct 18, 2008 at 7:28 PM
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    thanks for the heads up man. i definitely gotta look into that.....the windows on my 04 are in pretty bad shape!!
     
  12. Oct 20, 2008 at 5:09 PM
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    No problem Man!!
     

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