Alright so my BO g37 got caught with those stupid sprinkler last night, I didnt know until about 10 this morning when I walked outside, and of course, it's all dry and nasty looking. I've try washing it off but there are still there, pain in the neck esp on black paint. I don't know what the hell they put in the recycled water here in fl but those thing won't comes off. Anyone have any idea or tips, I've read some where suggesting vinegar and water, I'm scared to try that. Please let me know some solutions to this problem.

 

Vinegar might work...can't hurt to try because most likely it is readily available in your pantry. Most likely it will need to be clayed, but the good news is that will definitely take it off.

I would do it sooner than later, as time will allow it to etch. No matter what option you use, you will need to apply a layer of protection over the spot again, as vinegar and clay both remove any lsp that was on the paint.

 

Removal

1. These can be removed by using detailer's clay to remove any hardened surface deposits
2. Apply 1:1 ratio distilled water with distilled White Vinegar (Acetic acid) solution, and using a spray bottle, spray that mixture on the spots and let them "soak." Then rinse with water and repeat as necessary.
3. If the ambient temperature water/vinegar mix does not work, warm (100-120 degrees) 100% distilled White Vinegar, saturate a clean kitchen sponge with pure vinegar and hold the sponge over the concrete spots for a few minutes
4. If the above do not remove them try equal parts distilled water, isopropyl alcohol and distilled white vinegar. The acid in the vinegar will help etch and dissolve the concrete.
5. Rinse the area thoroughly with water after the vinegar and then reapply wax or sealant to that area.
6. To remove any surface etching use a machine polish ( Optimum Polish, Optimum Compound, Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner or Klasse All-In-One (AIO) and a cutting (LC Orange or Yellow) foam pad (speed # 4-5.0 ) to level the surface (use the least aggressive polish/foam pad first, if this doesn’t remove the problem step-up to a more aggressive set-up) Work on a very small area at a time (2-foot x 2-foot) until the polish has run out. Repeat this process two or three times, as necessary
7. If none of the above methods remove the etched water spots consider wet-sanding the paint finish
8. Reapply surface protection once spots have been removed

 

Man that sounds like a lot of work, I hate those damn sprinkler, how much do you think is fair if I bring it to a detail place and have them work on my car? Ive removed most of them but there are some spot where u can still see the shape of the spots. I don't have the tools or compound to rub it out. I also don't trust my polishing skills lol.

 

That's what I'm talking about, if you look directly from top down u wont see, but if there is light and looking at an angle, you'll see those marks all over from the water spot. I've try everything from paint cleaner, wax cleaner, I've try water/vineger solution. Nothng works, will bringing it to a detail place and have them buff it get rid of it? Also there are tons of micro stratches, will buffing it out helps? One last thing, which give better protection from water spot and micro stratches? Sealant or wax?

 

Definitely get that polished out. It will remove the spots and get rid of all your swirls. Gonna cost you a few hundred, like someone said before, and if you have the passion it can be better to spend that on products and do it yourself. If not...just find a quality detailer to keep in your back pocket. But with a black car, plan on paying often.

Swirls and marring won't be protected with sealant or wax. A good one of either might make it easier to remove water spots, but only if you get rid of them quickly. Swirls are caused from washing/drying techniques. The only way to avoid them is to make that process better. Avoid auto car washes, and get some quality products to wash yourself...then read about how to properly wash your car. With black especially they will always happen, but you can severely reduce them with proper technique.

 

I get those watermarks sometimes too, but i usually use quick detailer to get them out, meguiar's pretty good for water marks, but if that don't work, then just use a clay bar. Everything works with clay bar. But if you are afraid of using them, then i guess your only choice is to go to a detailer, and have them do it, should cost you a few hundred. but they'll get rid of all your swirls too hehe... use the 2 bucket system man, so you won't put swirls.

 

I've clay the car many time but it wont go away, I think because the mineral from the water is now etch into the clear coat or something but yea I'm gonna go to a prof and get it polish out.

 

Vinegar...

 

It's easier and cheaper just to let the grass die next time.

 

I guess you still need to have some light polish on the car. maybe scratch X from meguiars or some other light polishes like M205. but if you aren't comfortable on doin it yourself, then i guess prof detail is your way to go. Good luck man.

 

If the sun has already had time to bake the spots in (which I'm assuming due to the provided pic), you might have no choice but to polish them out.

 

Argh I really hate the rain around here. Please look at the pics





My car looks like she has some kind of skin disease with those milky white spot all over. It's not etching because when I run my hand over the surface it feels smooth as glass. Is it because the kind of paint that Infiniti use? Is the paint "porous" or whatever? How the heck do I get rid of this? And it's on my rims also and wont come off.

 

my car has a ton of these. polishing would take that off. take a look at my recent thread in this section and see what products i used

 

A good detailer can clean all that up. If you're in SW Florida, here's the guy I use.

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