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NC916 Jun 30, 2009 12:45 AM

Hey guys I recently washed and waxed my car and I have noticed that the water marks would not come off any idea what I can do or use to get rid of the water marks??

keith84_uk Jun 30, 2009 12:54 AM


Originally Posted by NC916' post='928384' date='Jun 30 2009, 08:45 AM
Hey guys I recently washed and waxed my car and I have noticed that the water marks would not come off any idea what I can do or use to get rid of the water marks??

Try clay bar to remove water marks :thumbsup:

And this should be in detailing section :)

FSTASNTZ Jun 30, 2009 01:56 AM


Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='928386' date='Jun 30 2009, 04:54 AM
Try clay bar to remove water marks :thumbsup:

And this should be in detailing section :)

Start with the clay bar and work your way up to stronger methods. If you do not have access to a proper polish and random orbital, you may want to try some over the counter Pain Cleaner from Meguiars. It all depends how bad the spots are.

NC916 Jun 30, 2009 01:58 AM

thanks guys how does the clay look like any place i can get it from?? well the water marks are like on the paint when i waxed it, it only made it shiny n glossy but when you look up close you can see A LOT of water marks all over thanks for the info guys


Originally Posted by FSTASNTZ' post='928404' date='Jun 30 2009, 04:56 AM
Start with the clay bar and work your way up to stronger methods. If you do not have access to a proper polish and random orbital, you may want to try some over the counter Pain Cleaner from Meguiars. It all depends how bad the spots are.


wantmye90 Jun 30, 2009 02:52 AM


Originally Posted by NC916' post='928405' date='Jun 30 2009, 04:58 AM
thanks guys how does the clay look like any place i can get it from?? well the water marks are like on the paint when i waxed it, it only made it shiny n glossy but when you look up close you can see A LOT of water marks all over thanks for the info guys

Try to feel the water marks with your finger nail. If they go down into the finish, then you may have acid rain damage and that may require a visit to the body shop for either a wet sand or a new clear coat. If it feels like it's a build up on top of the clear coat, then a simple clay bar session with do amazing things. Meguire sells a clay bar kit at most automotive stores like Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts. Just check the paint care (wax, etc) section. Be careful to read the directions!


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