Water spots on new black paint...
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My sister recently purchased a black Explorer. She took it to the beach last weekend and it came back with some major water spots. The paint is virgin. I washed (just the hood)w/Z7, rinsed, dried and sprayed some Z6 on it in a quikie attempt to see if the detailing spray would have any affect. Not much.
What should I do now? I have on hand all Zaino products and some Griots machine polishes #1, #2, and #3. Kinda tenative about using the polishes so soon on new paint.
What should I do now? I have on hand all Zaino products and some Griots machine polishes #1, #2, and #3. Kinda tenative about using the polishes so soon on new paint.
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The vehicle was probably painted months ago. Thus, it is not a "virgin". Lets assume the dealer did some sort of detailing before your sister got the Explorer. Maybe even used wax.
Find a less noticeable area that has spots. Do a complete Zaino process. Dawn wash, clay with Z7/water solution, rinse and dry that area, Z6, Z5 w/ZFX, Z6, Z5 w/ZFX, Z6 and finally Z2 w/ZFX. You should be able to see a difference after the 1st Z5.
Find a less noticeable area that has spots. Do a complete Zaino process. Dawn wash, clay with Z7/water solution, rinse and dry that area, Z6, Z5 w/ZFX, Z6, Z5 w/ZFX, Z6 and finally Z2 w/ZFX. You should be able to see a difference after the 1st Z5.
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Originally posted by Reggi914
try some normal vinegar, it works!
try some normal vinegar, it works!
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Water spots aren't the end of the world. Zaino is a great product. Starting from a good wash down, dry the vehicle off in the shade. If you have the time, clay barring before a second wash will bring out the shine better than anything I’ve seen. Once you get a base coat of Z2 or Z5, you shouldn’t have problems with water spots again unless you dry the car off in the sun. Even so, a good coat of Z2 or Z5 will clear things up.
Happy polishing!
Happy polishing!
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Originally posted by CelticPride2
I've used vinegar too, and it does the job....just be prepared to re-wax the car after you do it, since the vinegar will take the wax off.
I've used vinegar too, and it does the job....just be prepared to re-wax the car after you do it, since the vinegar will take the wax off.
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