Water spots on brand new black c300!!

[mbnewby]

My wife tried to surprise me today and washed my car.....in the sun....and now i have water spots all over.......all over my panoramic roof....all over the windows, hood, and trunk...... i have read all the different alternatives....but I am pretty nervous to do something drastic to a 4 week old paint job..... anyone got any ideas???? do the vinegar or any hand meguiars products???

[Hemin8r]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Have you tried washing it again? Maybe the water spots are light enough to come off with the wash. You can probably wax it with some NXT 2.0 & that may remove the water spots. I'm just assuming the water spots are not etched in. I worked on a CLK300 that had bad water spots but that water came from a sprinkler system & was left that way under hot sun for many days so it was a ittle tougher to remove by hand. Just an idea.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23236

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Thanks for the prompt reply....i washed it and they didn't come out. I tried a 3m perfect
wax product i have and it only partially removed it.....

I saw your pics on the clk....they were amazing....so you think the nxt 2.0 is enough??

i don't have to do the vinegar thing or the clay...

[InfiniteDetail]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

You can try a cleaner wax like ColorX if you need to go a little more aggressive

[Hemin8r]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

You can try a cleaner wax like ColorX if you need to go a little more aggressive

I agree on the color X and if you just want to take that extra step with the clay that would be great. I would do the clay just to insure you have the surface free of any other contaminants.

[CAShine]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

I agree on the color X and if you just want to take that extra step with the clay that would be great. I would do the clay just to insure you have the surface free of any other contaminants.

Definately want to take a step in the aggressiveness scale. Claying might even take the water spots off, definately recommended next step for optimal results. Follow-up with a cleaner wax.

[Murr1525]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

I'd start off with the basics first.... clay and a mild paint cleaner.

If you had it waxed before, and you get right on it, they might not have time to etch in.

[benhui86]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

dont freak out..... its just fresh waterspots.... clay or a light application of scratch X should have it fixed right away...

is this a respray 4 week old paint or 4 week old factory paint(new car)? if it is respray then dont wax it....

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

I would give the claying and color-x a try. I am reading your post as this is a 4 week old car. Otherwise I would just go with the claying if its a repaint.

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

This is a brand new car. Any recommendations of which clay to get??

[seth1066]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

As far as the age of the paint, there is some lag time due to shipping, etc. You can check the actual build out date listed in the car door jamb to get a reasonably accurate paint age.

[3Fitty]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

I agree on the color X and if you just want to take that extra step with the clay that would be great. I would do the clay just to insure you have the surface free of any other contaminants.

Perfect advice! Clay + Color X + 2 Coats of NXT 2.0 (12 hours a part) and she'll look beautiful and water spot free.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

I would be partial to the smooth surface clay kit. To be on the safe side I would also pick up a extra bottle of Quik Detailer.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Get a Meg's clay kit at your local parts store. That is a great thing to do to a new car anyway.

Do not worry about waxing the paint due to it being a new car- you will be totally fine.

If the clay does not work, then you may want to try the ColorX as others suggested; that should also be at most auto stores.

Although people have suggested NXT 2.0, I personally would lean more towards an actual true cleaner wax than NXT as NXT is more of a sealant. Try finding the Meg's 3 step system and grab that, or if they don't have that I guess grab any other cleaner wax they do have.

Do the ColorX BEFORE you wax it if you are going to wx the whole car, but of course I would try a TEST SPOT of each possible fix FIRST before doing a large amount of the car.

It is possible that 1. Clay, 2. Cleaner Wax, or 3. ColorX will each remove the defects on their own. I listed those products in the order I would suggest trying them.

Also, if it ends up working I would suggest claying the entire vehicle and following that with the 3-step system if you have the energy. It will be a great way to clean and protect your paint. Then follow up with a coat of NXT 2.0 next time you wash the vehicle (to give your arms a break for now) and your paint will be VERY well cleaned and protected.

Keep us posted!

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Sounds like i got a mission in my hands....wont be able to work at it probably till saturday....i will post some pics tomorrow so you guys can see the evidence.....