Need some help.

[Javgeoaa]

Ok,so I was washing my car one morning and my brother had taken it before I got to wax it.I tried to stop him,but I simply couldn't.He took the car while I was inside.

Anyways,he came back late at night and I decided to wax the car in the morning.When I woke up,all of the parts that are facing up on the car had this really rough feel to them (Trunk,hood,top).The car had lost all it's shine.I dont know what happened,could it have been the water? I have hardwater in my area (Los Angeles) I didnt get to dry the car before he took it,so I think it's something in the water.

Is there anyway that I could take this out? I've waxed a small area on the hood but I saw very little improvement,i've also rewashed the car and only some parts came off,but no big improvement. I've never negleted the car but this is the first big problem i've ever had.Thanks for the help.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Javgeoaa

Welcome to Meguiar's Online!!!

I would suggest claying the car. Claying will usually remove bonded contaminents from the paints surface. Follow the clay with #9 Swirl Remover and top with 2 coats of NXT Tech Wax.

Quik Clay System



#9 Swirl Remover 2.0



NXT Generation Tech Wax




I hope this helps!!

Tim

[Marc08EX]

First of all, to Meguiar's Online!

with Tim on this one. I think it might have been overspray, which is considered as bonded contaminants on top of the surface... This can be removed using the quick clay system, as time mentioned...

The steps afterwards really depend on your current paint condition and the results you want to achieve... If your paint is in excellent condition (Swirl-wise), I think it would be ok to move to the LSP (NXT Tech Wax) and apply 2 very thin coats (12-24 hours apart)

Let us know your paint condition.

Hope this helps too!

[Boss_429]

Javgeoaa,

The guys have given you some great info. I'll add my thoughts.

First, if you have "hard water", I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend that you use a car wash like NXT car wash or another car wash that has "stuff" in it to help reduce the effects of hard water. Trust me, a great car wash is extremely important. It should clean well, but not harshly. It should have great lubrication to minimze marring........... and if it has "stuff" in it to help with hard water (which most of us have - some worse than others), then that makes it even better.

Next, when you "measure" out your car wash for washing.......... do just that........ measure it. Too many people just drop a big "glob" into the bucket and add water. If you use too much car wash, it can leave a residue behind that can feel "rough", and "hide" some of the shine. Sure, you don't have to get the measurement perfect, but keep it close to the manufacturers recommendations.

Just my 2 cents............. and worth every penny!

[Superior Shine]

OK first thing first, sneak into your brothers room TONIGHT while he is asleep and sock him real hard in the stomach for taking your ride.

Now to your car-- -- DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS ----


Given what happened in your story, it seems like water spots are probable. You must make sure what is wrong so that you can proceed with the appropriate procedure to eliminate the “roughness� and to restore a durable brilliant shine to your vehicles finish.

The two most important ways to determine what condition your finish is in is by look and feel.

You already said it felt rough. How does it look? Can you see water spots in/on your finish?

Here is a picture of a finish that has been damaged by hard water.



If so--------

In my experience there are two kinds of water spots, above surface stain and sub-surface etching. They both look pretty much the same. It takes a little trail and error to determine which you have on your finish.

The easier of the two to remove/ repair is the above surface stain. Start with a paint cleaner. Using Meguiars recommendation, start with something less aggressive A few good ones have already been suggested. I would forgo the clay but if you already have some give it a try and see what happens.

Choose a section of your vehicle that has the severest defect and use the product as directed on the bottle. If the defect wasn’t removed the first time give, it a second try on the same area. If that doesn’t work, step up to the next aggressive product.

Above surface water staining usually can be removed by hand. If you can’t remove them then you may have below surface etching. If that is the case then you will at the very least will probably need to have the finish machine buffed to repair it. I have worked on some finishes that needed to be color sanded then buffed to repair the spotting.