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Old 03-28-2011, 12:58 PM
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Default Best way to remove water spots?

I have all the water spots on my brand new black paint from winter and i want to get them off and apply a good coat of wax.

suggestions?
Old 03-28-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Trauma
I have all the water spots on my brand new black paint from winter and i want to get them off and apply a good coat of wax.

suggestions?
Usually when that happens for me i wash the Jeep again, but hand dry it with a soft towel and then apply a layer of wax. Ive never been able to remove water spots no matter how hard i try wiping it down with a towel/cloth
Old 03-28-2011, 01:15 PM
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Try a clay bar. I clay bar all my vehicles in spring to pull all the salt and grit from winter out of the paint. It makes for a good base for the wax to adhere and will be easier to keep the black paint up all summer. Not to mention you paint will be smoother than it was from the factory.
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Clay bar, then follow it up with a cleaner wax. Mothers or Meguires
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X2 on the clay bar...
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Turtle Wax Ice has a great liquid Clay Bar, then their polish dries clear so it works great on dark colors and the plastic fenders and bumpers with out sticky residue.

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Originally Posted by cigar196
X2 on the clay bar...
How long does it take to do the Wrangler ?
I would imagine its a long detailed job
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Just the clay bar? An hour or two at most. Depends on how bad the paint is and how anal you are. I spent 4 hours on Saturday morning detailing the exterior. Clay bar, polish, sealant, wax.

To me it is a relaxing hobby.
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Originally Posted by jstin120
Just the clay bar? An hour or two at most. Depends on how bad the paint is and how anal you are. I spent 4 hours on Saturday morning detailing the exterior. Clay bar, polish, sealant, wax.

To me it is a relaxing hobby.
If you didn't live so far away you could relax at my place. I'd even BBQ you a steak.
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Originally Posted by jstin120
To me it is a relaxing hobby.
exactly. its like yoga to those other types of people. i am at the most peaceful zone when im waxing my car.


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