Water Spot removal
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='984242' date='Aug 21 2009, 12:46 AM
clay bar ftw! But you can't just clay bar, you gotta do the whole nine if you start with clay bar!
1. wash with dish soap (dawn, etc)
2. use clay bar with a lubricant (i use mothers showtime)
3. wash and dry (use regular car soap)
4. paint cleaner
5. polish
6. wax, preferably a paste carnuba
7. admire
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Wash
Clay
Polish (I like Griots #3 but there are zillions of polishes)
Seal (today's paint sealer do a better job protecting the paint I use Klasse AIO but again there are zillions of products)
Wax (with a nice carnuba, I use P21s)
Or take it to a very good detailer, ask your local dealer if you don't know anyone
Clay
Polish (I like Griots #3 but there are zillions of polishes)
Seal (today's paint sealer do a better job protecting the paint I use Klasse AIO but again there are zillions of products)
Wax (with a nice carnuba, I use P21s)
Or take it to a very good detailer, ask your local dealer if you don't know anyone
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
I would suggest using a clay bar first. The OTC stuff at the stores is fine-grade clay, but you could get some medium or even heavy grade clay online.
However, using a more aggressive clay will introduce micro-marring to your paint and you will need to go over it with a finishing polish.
Those two combined should remove the spots. But there are other methods as well:
- Heat gun trick
- Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover (a dedicated product for removing spots)
Cleaner waxes and AIOs won't take them out if they are etched to bad into your clearcoat. I would suggest starting with clay, then going to cleaner wax or polish to clean up the marring.
However, using a more aggressive clay will introduce micro-marring to your paint and you will need to go over it with a finishing polish.
Those two combined should remove the spots. But there are other methods as well:
- Heat gun trick
- Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover (a dedicated product for removing spots)
Cleaner waxes and AIOs won't take them out if they are etched to bad into your clearcoat. I would suggest starting with clay, then going to cleaner wax or polish to clean up the marring.
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