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thebigk · 04-25-2009, 02:29 PM

Ok....had some water spots on my 08 Tacoma from some sprinklers. I couldn't wash it for a few days. When I did finally wash it, they were still there. I used white vinegar.....still there. I waxed it 8 times......alternated between liquid wax (Nu Finish) & a buffer and Maquires paste cleaner wax by hand. They're on the hood only it looks like.They're more faint but still there and driving me nuts

Anyone got a way to make them go away???? Could a body shop remove them?

This is my 1st new truck & it's REALLY depressing

nim · 04-25-2009, 02:47 PM

try 3m rubbing compound from autozone, then wax.

Axxis8203 · 04-25-2009, 02:48 PM

you need a POLISH not a wax. try using a good quality polish then finish with a coat of wax. waxes act as sealants that seal and protect the paint surface. polishes remove surface contaminants.

nim · 04-25-2009, 02:57 PM

btw, mountain states' groundwater is notoriously high in minerals. had to use compound after being sprayed in colorado and one day in hot sun. all it takes is once and you'll forever be on sprinkler alert.

thebigk · 04-25-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nim

btw, mountain states' groundwater is notoriously high in minerals. had to use compound after being sprayed in colorado and one day in hot sun. all it takes is once and you'll forever be on sprinkler alert.

HAHA you ain't kiddin! I mean the sprinklers usually hit the side of the vehicles but no issue. That night was like 60mph wind so it covered the hood.

I'll check out the polish and try that next.

Thanks for the info

***TrailDust*** · 04-25-2009, 09:02 PM

Another thing to consider is the acidity in pollution, as well as the alkalinity or acidity in the local dirt, depending on where you live. I had the paint on an Integra I used to own ruined by a couple weeks worth of local dust and pollution settling on the car, then a passing shower came by just enough to wet the finish, concentrating the dirt and pollutants in the drops. The sun popped out soon after and baked the drops dry. End result was pits permanently eaten into the surface of the paint.

Something to consider when leaving your car outside.

TrailDust

dktaco · 04-25-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nim

try 3m rubbing compound from autozone, then wax.

Try a polish before a rubbing compound. You need quality stuff and a dual action if you real want to take care of your paint. www.autogeek.n

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Originally Posted by Axxis8203

you need a POLISH not a wax. try using a good quality polish then finish with a coat of wax. waxes act as sealants that seal and protect the paint surface. polishes remove surface contaminants.

You need to polish with a Porter Cable Dual Action or better with the right pad and polish. www.autogeek.net for all your top notch products and tech.