water spots in paint

AFtriathlete · May 6th, 2008, 11:26 AM

When I bought car car last year, it had noticeable water spots that I thought would come out with a good strip and wax job, and that did help a little but, but I can still see them. Any ideas? I think it was from sprinkler water, the sprinkler water down here in FL has a high sulfur content (based on the rotten eggs smell). It's really noticeable on the trunk lid, spoiler and the hood, so basically the large flat surfaces. Is this just gonna require a new paint job or is there any other fix or something a detailing shop could do?

HMUSN · May 6th, 2008, 11:27 AM

clean huh? · May 6th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Is it acid rain???? If so a claybar isnt going to take them out. You'll more than likely need a buffer,cutting pad and probaly a heavy compound to get them out. Any pics??

Heik · June 26th, 2008, 02:38 AM

They don't come out? Mine are gone with a simple wash. Otherwise Claybar is definitely the way to go.

JiMi_DRiX · June 26th, 2008, 02:59 AM

Hard water that is in the paint is a build up of that nasty calcium crap. A simple wax or wash wont get rid of the real bad cases (we get this out here in arizona A LOT because of the type of water used in sprinkler systems and our normal water supply) At work, we acid wash the cars and it comes right off, along with a good wax afterwards and it's like new. You can buff, but that also cuts the paint, which to me, isnt worth it unless you're taking scratches out or something. I'm not even sure a clay bar will do the trick, but you can try. I've always gone for the acid wash and never bothered with the claybar.

Or you can drive the car all the way to me and I'll hook you up for a decent price! haha.

JiMi_DRiX · June 26th, 2008, 03:01 AM

is it so bad that they are white in color? or is it just a real light case?

AFtriathlete · June 29th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Just faintly noticeable, actually only really visible from an angle and in low-light situations. Also when the car is wet is seems to make them show up more. From up close, you can still see them in bright sunlight, but they're not obvious. I've never heard of an acid wash before, what's that about? I think it's from the sprinkler water down here too, btw.

May 6th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#1
AFtriathlete Regular 2004 Mustang GT vert 426 rwhp, 446 ft-lbs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 94	water spots in paint When I bought car car last year, it had noticeable water spots that I thought would come out with a good strip and wax job, and that did help a little but, but I can still see them. Any ideas? I think it was from sprinkler water, the sprinkler water down here in FL has a high sulfur content (based on the rotten eggs smell). It's really noticeable on the trunk lid, spoiler and the hood, so basically the large flat surfaces. Is this just gonna require a new paint job or is there any other fix or something a detailing shop could do?

May 6th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#3
clean huh? Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 181	Is it acid rain???? If so a claybar isnt going to take them out. You'll more than likely need a buffer,cutting pad and probaly a heavy compound to get them out. Any pics?? __________________

June 26th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#5
JiMi_DRiX Regular 1997 Mustang GT 21k miles Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 68	Hard water that is in the paint is a build up of that nasty calcium crap. A simple wax or wash wont get rid of the real bad cases (we get this out here in arizona A LOT because of the type of water used in sprinkler systems and our normal water supply) At work, we acid wash the cars and it comes right off, along with a good wax afterwards and it's like new. You can buff, but that also cuts the paint, which to me, isnt worth it unless you're taking scratches out or something. I'm not even sure a clay bar will do the trick, but you can try. I've always gone for the acid wash and never bothered with the claybar. Or you can drive the car all the way to me and I'll hook you up for a decent price! haha. __________________

June 26th, 2008, 03:01 AM	#6
JiMi_DRiX Regular 1997 Mustang GT 21k miles Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 68	is it so bad that they are white in color? or is it just a real light case? __________________

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June 26th, 2008, 02:38 AM	#4
Heik Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 15	They don't come out? Mine are gone with a simple wash. Otherwise Claybar is definitely the way to go.

June 29th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#7
AFtriathlete Regular 2004 Mustang GT vert 426 rwhp, 446 ft-lbs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 94	Just faintly noticeable, actually only really visible from an angle and in low-light situations. Also when the car is wet is seems to make them show up more. From up close, you can still see them in bright sunlight, but they're not obvious. I've never heard of an acid wash before, what's that about? I think it's from the sprinkler water down here too, btw.

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