Bad water spots

[milit73]

I bought a new car a while back (not telling you what kind as I like this site and do not want get kicked off) but the spinklers were hitting the car and now the shop said they would have to use an acid etch (spelling sorry) to get it off and 300.00 dollars. Is there anything that I can use myself to remove this or am I stuck? Thanks for any help

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

You can try clay bar wax and polish your self it may cover the spots but it takes a lot of work and time you will need a full weekend, pay the $300 and be done with it and save your arms and sanity. If you consider a full detail is anywhere from $200-500 $ 300 doesn't sound so bad to remove water spots I would ask that they wax the rest of the car with that maybe polish the trim or something see what you get.

 

[jessipup]

Oh it can't be that bad, after all. Friends dont let friends drive fords or chebbys. But we can make an exception here and there. :grin:
Imho no one would cross the line until they bought something from the fine folks who gifted us with Pearl Harbor or the third reicht.
Never owned a foreign car, never will. My father did once and I rolled it for him. :angel11:
And remember my opinion and $3.50 will get you a cup of joe at starbucks :grin:

best of luck to ya, keep it waxed and keep it away from the sprinklers

 

[super-bee_ski]

You can try clay bar wax and polish your self it may cover the spots but it takes a lot of work and time you will need a full weekend, pay the $300 and be done with it and save your arms and sanity. If you consider a full detail is anywhere from $200-500 $ 300 doesn't sound so bad to remove water spots I would ask that they wax the rest of the car with that maybe polish the trim or something see what you get.

I did use the clay bar on my original paint 70 Bee. It works great/ deep cleaning.
Also try "paint cleaner polish"
Like bigmanjbmopar says: $300 is a good price considering what they are going to do.
NOTE: I personally think "acid etch" is, perhaps extreme?
We need "HELP" from a experienced Autp Body individual from the Forum to help out. Water spots "should come out" with paint cleaner/polish.
Simply put:
The water spot (weather from Acid rain OR your sprinkler) is a result of the water drying on the paint. It becomes "acid" or acidic (spelling?) and begins to deteroiate the paint. It actually becomes a minor dimple (under magnification)
That is why as bigmanjbmopar suggested the "Clay bar" treatment.
Try it first.

 

[Propwash]

well that sucks to hear about your non-mopar......oooppps, I mean your paint. J/K Like mentioned, try a paint cleaner or a microfinishing glaze. No luck there, try a clay bar. Still not working, a decent hand applied rubbing compound...If that isn't working, smash the sprinklers, because they just created a bunch of work or a $200-$300 dollar bill for you. A quality buffer (not a wax applicator), machining compound, finishing compound and swirl remover would probably tackle it, but if your not skilled in that or have experienced help-don't do it...Your car will look funny with burnt through clearcoat. If that still doesn't kill it, wet sanding-starting around 1500 grit. If that still don't work, take the smashed sprinklers and wind up pitch them at the fella that watered your car with them.

 

[milit73]

That was funny. I think I will just have it done and spend the time saved working on the Bee.