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    Water Spots

    So the other day got heavy water spotting on the hood of my blue mustang. The water spots sat on the hood for a couple of days till I was able to take the time to wash my car. The water spots did not come off after a wash, which is what I was expecting. I clayed the hood and tried M205 with the DA. The outline of the water spots were still there. So I moved to D300 with the DA. The water spots faded, but at the right angle in the light, I can still see them. These water spots are driving me crazy. What should I use to cut these spots? Should I try 100 with a cutting pad? Advice would be helpful.
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    Re: Water Spots

    You mean a MF cutting pad?

    That's probably a good idea, as it sounds like you need to get aggressive with it.

    The only concern would be if the paint is thick enough. Do you have (or have access to) a PTG?
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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    • #3
      Re: Water Spots

      Yes, D300 with MF cutting pad. Get more aggressive. Okay. Ill try to attack it maybe with a higher speed and slower/more passes. I do not have a PTG. Does that measure clear coat, because thats what I would be worried about. Thanks for the reply G-Force.

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        Re: Water Spots

        The really expensive ones can measure just the clear coat, but most of them measure the total paint thickness, and that gives you an indication of how thick the clear is.

        The next step up from what you are doing would be M100 and/or an Xtra Cut MF pad. Good luck!
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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        • #5
          Re: Water Spots

          M100 on microfiber is just a fantastic combination for fast removal of stubborn defects. From what you've described regarding steps taken thus far to remove the water spots it doesn't sound like you've been aggressive at all, so I wouldn't really worry too much about the need for a PTG - you just haven't done much yet. For future mishaps like this, keep a bottle of Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere handy, along with a few microfiber towels, so you can attack those water spots immediately and avoid this problem.
          Michael Stoops
          Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

          Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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          • #6
            Re: Water Spots

            Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
            M100 on microfiber is just a fantastic combination for fast removal of stubborn defects. From what you've described regarding steps taken thus far to remove the water spots it doesn't sound like you've been aggressive at all, so I wouldn't really worry too much about the need for a PTG - you just haven't done much yet. For future mishaps like this, keep a bottle of Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere handy, along with a few microfiber towels, so you can attack those water spots immediately and avoid this problem.
            Thanks for the advice Mike. I was doing a standard 'get a coat of wax on before winter' (just wash, clay and wax with GCCP) when I noticed some water spots on the rocker panels and lower part of the front fenders and doors. (Had some rain a while back but have frankly been not as meticulous with upkeep as before.)

            Clearly, what I did today isn't aggressive at all--didn't pull out the DA or any pads. Will attack the water spot problem next time I'm working on the finish--I am hoping that there will be some rain or snow in the interim--crippling drought up here in the central Sierra.
            2016 red Hyundai Azera, acquired with 21 miles. Drive 600+ miles/week. Commercial RE agent in CA focusing on properties in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe basin.

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