Water spots on brand new black c300!!

[benhui86]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

you should take care of it asap because waterspot etchs if you leave it for too long.....

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Ok did the clay yesterday......man it works miracles.....but it didn't take them completely out....is it normal that it leaves a glaring swirl mark??

[seth1066]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Ok did the clay yesterday......man it works miracles.....but it didn't take them completely out....is it normal that it leaves a glaring swirl mark??

Shouldn't if you used the mild clay. Don't forget that the clay strips any existing wax off.

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Well i used Meguiars Kit...I am assuming that it was mild clay.....is clay a light form of sanding??? please tell me it isn't so....

[jmitch8011]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

you also have to make sure you keep it lubbed or it will catch the paint. (i'm new to claying so i'll let the pros step in )

[Murr1525]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Was it just one long siwrl mark in one location?

[seth1066]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

One possibility is that without the wax you're now seeing the dealer installed swirls from some PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) process. Or the car could have had transportation damage and was fixed at MB's port facilities, which except for the factory, produces some of the best paintwork in the world.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Clay is NOT sanding, but how it functions IN A WAY is similar. Clay works by abrading away SURFACE CONTAMINANTS, not the paint, eventually leading to a smoother, more level surface.

A fine or mild clay should never harm your paint if you are properly prepping the paint with a good wash and using sufficient lube while working with the clay.

There is no reason to be afraid of clay (Unless you drop it!)

[mbnewby]

Re: Water spots on brand new black c300!!

Thanks for all the advice. I will give an update soon..... I tried to use the clay on the pano roof...and it didn't work any suggestions??????