need help on how to remove water marks

[joms09]

hi fellow mol members,what kind of chemicals can i use to remove sturdy water marks and acid rain marks? tnx

[Murr1525]

Re: need help on how to remove water marks

Etched in water marks are similar to swirls... that is they are just low points in the paint. THey come from a different cause, but same result. And removing them is the same as well. You just need to use a good paint cleaner that has the ability to remove swirls. By hand, ScratchX would be a good choice, or by machine, #80 or #83 can be used. Give these links a read over so you get the full process, and focus on the swirl removal parts.

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle
Step 1 Wash
Step 2 Clean
Step 3 Polish
Step 4 Protect
Step 5 Maintain

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What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

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Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

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[yalerd]

Re: need help on how to remove water marks

I agree with Murr and another things that you should read that could help you determine what to use is this. How To Remove Water Spots

[Derrick]

Re: need help on how to remove water marks

if you are new to it and not familiar with machines then ScratchX by hand is the way to go.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: need help on how to remove water marks

If you use scratch-x by hand. Remember it will take multiple passes and alot of passion. (elbow grease).

[brickyardz]

Re: need help on how to remove water marks

If you are working by hand and scratchX isn't working after multiple passes you can also try #80. This product is most often used with a DA Polisher but the directions state it can be used by hand and rotary buffer also. I have used it by hand to remove spot scratches I have noticed on some of my finishes.

#80 is a cleaner/polish and after the diminishing abrasives break down it polishes the paint. If your still having difficulty after trying that you could also try #2, fine cut cleaner. This is a cleaner only and does not have any of the polishing properties in it but is slightly more aggressive than #80. The 2.0 formula can also be used by hand.

Hopefully between all of these you will find something that works for your needs. Meguiars used to have a product called Body Wash, which I used to remove water marks on one car, and it worked well but that has been discontinued from what I know.