Old 07-27-2001, 03:29 PM   #1
Dustin's97Z
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Ogallala, Nebraska, USA
Posts: 159
Question Getting rid of water spots

My car is black, and water spots are it's worst nightmare. Is there a way to take out water spots without a super rub down? I have to constantly wax my car to keep the water spots off.
__________________
1997 Z28, Black, 98 Z28 Chrome wheels,Motorsport Technologies 52mm throttle body, (MTIK&N) CAI, Taylor 8mm, NGK TR55, Borla catback (Middle Plate), JBA Equal length ceramic coat shorty headers, MTI power pulleys, Analogy Profile Coil, Moroso solid Motor Mounts, Hotchkis - STB,TA's,PHR, Torque Arm mount, Energy Suspension Trans. Mount, Hypertech program for shift points, no topspeed limiter and gears, Netgearhead Stage III performance build A4 with Transgo shift kit, Perma Cool 16-18,000 GVW trans cooler, 3.73 Richmond rear gears (rear end originally 2.73), TA aluminum rear end cover, Vigilante 3600, GTS headlight/tail light/driving light covers, tinted windows, Nittos, NT 450 front, NT 55R's on back and 245/50 R16 all around, 1st gear free mod, MAF screen removed ported and polished, O2 Simms, LT4 KM, ZROC Hood, RS spoiler, Reflective concepts camaro lettering

3520 FT. ELEVATION
1/4 = 13.529 @ 100.96
60 FT. = 1.8x
CORRECTED 1/4 = 12.95 @ 105.5
Dustin's97Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2001, 04:37 PM   #2
ThePolisher
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Norwich, New York. USA
Posts: 103
Post

The best way to keep spots off obviously is to dry the car before the water dries. But if this is not possible, try to get a good polish on it with your favorite polish. Some polishes have a quick detail that will get off alot of spots after they are on. White vinager will get off hard spots, Clay bars will get off spots. Hope this helps

------------------
***Authorized Zaino Bros' Show car Polish distributor***
george@stny.rr.com
__________________
***Authorized Zaino Bros' Show car Polish distributor***
george13@adelphia.net
ThePolisher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2001, 04:46 PM   #3
KevinSS
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 1998
Location: Kenton, TN, USA
Posts: 1,655
Post

Nothing in the industry will prevent water spots or acid rain etching...

Polish/Wax can not guard off water and what is in the water, water spots are remnants of the minerals that was in the water that avaporated on the surface. It depends on the water and by in part what state you live in and what chemicals are in the rain water.

You can not let water evaporate on the surface, no matter what kind or brand of
wax or polish you are using. Never wash a car, especially dark colors in
direct sunlight. Try to wash your car in the morning or late afternoon or
evening...
Never wash or use cold water on a hot paint surface.

You must dry the car very well after washing. Another great tip is to
use a Toro 215mph
Electric leaf blower. Dries your car in about 5 minutes.... without even
touching the paint surface....

If you car gets caught in the rain and the rain drop evaporate on the
surface, immediate action must follow by by either washing the car or use the Z-6 (zaino's detail spray) to remove fresh water spots, that is one of the uses of Z-6.

Most 'fresh' mineral deposits (water spotting, acid rain, etc.) can be
removed with Z-7 Show Car Wash or Z-6 Gloss Enhancer spray. If they have
been on the car for a while or Z-6 and Z-7 will not remove them. Use
household white vinegar full strength. This is acetic acid and will
loosen and remove the mineral deposits and not harm the paint surface. Most of
the time, the water spot etching you see is simply the hardened mineral deposit,
giving the illusion of etching into the paint. Believe me, when these mineral deposits harden. They become really tough and hard to remove.
The trick is to not give them a chance to harden.

Hope this helps...



------------------
96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
Remember #3
__________________
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
PAY PAL ACCEPTED
www.tnzaino.com
KevinSS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2001, 06:34 PM   #4
Dustin's97Z
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Ogallala, Nebraska, USA
Posts: 159
Post

Thanks for your help guys, I've been thinking about trying Zaino. Black looks sweet when it shines, and if zaino does what it's suppose to it should look pretty good.
__________________
1997 Z28, Black, 98 Z28 Chrome wheels,Motorsport Technologies 52mm throttle body, (MTIK&N) CAI, Taylor 8mm, NGK TR55, Borla catback (Middle Plate), JBA Equal length ceramic coat shorty headers, MTI power pulleys, Analogy Profile Coil, Moroso solid Motor Mounts, Hotchkis - STB,TA's,PHR, Torque Arm mount, Energy Suspension Trans. Mount, Hypertech program for shift points, no topspeed limiter and gears, Netgearhead Stage III performance build A4 with Transgo shift kit, Perma Cool 16-18,000 GVW trans cooler, 3.73 Richmond rear gears (rear end originally 2.73), TA aluminum rear end cover, Vigilante 3600, GTS headlight/tail light/driving light covers, tinted windows, Nittos, NT 450 front, NT 55R's on back and 245/50 R16 all around, 1st gear free mod, MAF screen removed ported and polished, O2 Simms, LT4 KM, ZROC Hood, RS spoiler, Reflective concepts camaro lettering

3520 FT. ELEVATION
1/4 = 13.529 @ 100.96
60 FT. = 1.8x
CORRECTED 1/4 = 12.95 @ 105.5
Dustin's97Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2001, 08:52 AM   #5
Jerminator
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 446
Post

Hey Kevin SS,
That's a cool idea! I have a Torro too, I'll try it, but I hope my neighbors don't think I've lost it!
__________________
Red '96 T/A 6-speed, T-tops, SS rims.
CAI, Flowmaster.
Jerminator is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply Post New Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:39 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1996-2009 CamaroZ28.Com. All rights reserved.
Forums Directory