Need some help!
#1
Need some help!
Two questions guys, sorry if these have been posted/answered before, but search didn't show anything for me.
1. What do you use to remove old waterspots from paint and windows? I'm talking about the residue left on the car after it gets rained or sprinkler'ed on. I've washed and clayed the paint but the spots didn't come out. I've tried auto-class cleaner on the windows (not the paint) and that didn't work either.
2. I don't know what this part of the car is called, or really how to describe it, so here's a pic. How do i clean the black area around the small back-seat window? It's not painted, and it's not glass. What should I use to take care of it?
1. What do you use to remove old waterspots from paint and windows? I'm talking about the residue left on the car after it gets rained or sprinkler'ed on. I've washed and clayed the paint but the spots didn't come out. I've tried auto-class cleaner on the windows (not the paint) and that didn't work either.
2. I don't know what this part of the car is called, or really how to describe it, so here's a pic. How do i clean the black area around the small back-seat window? It's not painted, and it's not glass. What should I use to take care of it?
#2
If the water has etched into the clearcoat (which it sounds like it has), then you have no choice but polish it. If you don't have a rotary or random orbital, you'll have to take it to a detailer to get it done.
As far as the 'black thing', if it's not glass, what is it? Is it rubber trim??? Without knowing what it's made of, can't offer any suggestions.
As far as the 'black thing', if it's not glass, what is it? Is it rubber trim??? Without knowing what it's made of, can't offer any suggestions.
#3
If the water has etched into the clearcoat (which it sounds like it has), then you have no choice but polish it. If you don't have a rotary or random orbital, you'll have to take it to a detailer to get it done.
As far as the 'black thing', if it's not glass, what is it? Is it rubber trim??? Without knowing what it's made of, can't offer any suggestions.
As far as the 'black thing', if it's not glass, what is it? Is it rubber trim??? Without knowing what it's made of, can't offer any suggestions.
If i bought a polishing pad that I could attach to a normal electric drill would that work? I have no experience with detailing beyond washing/claying/waxing with an applicator pad.
#4
First mask off the rubber parts so you don't get any wax or dried wax residue as it is a pain to get rid of! Then take a microfiber towel (a new one) and Meguiars m 205 Polish and do small sections at a time, rubbing in a back and forth motion with a little pressure. The Polish is very thin (almost like water) so apply it to the rag first. If they dont come off you can try using compound, but most of them are too abrasive to use by hand and will scratch, you figure great no water spots but tons of swirls If they come out use a quality sealant after to protect it from happening again. Hope this helps
#5
I have no idea what it is. It doesn't feel like plastic, and I don't think it's glass. It's certainly not rubber though.
If i bought a polishing pad that I could attach to a normal electric drill would that work? I have no experience with detailing beyond washing/claying/waxing with an applicator pad.
If i bought a polishing pad that I could attach to a normal electric drill would that work? I have no experience with detailing beyond washing/claying/waxing with an applicator pad.
#7
First mask off the rubber parts so you don't get any wax or dried wax residue as it is a pain to get rid of! Then take a microfiber towel (a new one) and Meguiars m 205 Polish and do small sections at a time, rubbing in a back and forth motion with a little pressure. The Polish is very thin (almost like water) so apply it to the rag first. If they dont come off you can try using compound, but most of them are too abrasive to use by hand and will scratch, you figure great no water spots but tons of swirls If they come out use a quality sealant after to protect it from happening again. Hope this helps
Oh i see, so I guess I should try the glass cleaner again. Thanks!
#8
Two questions guys, sorry if these have been posted/answered before, but search didn't show anything for me.
1. What do you use to remove old waterspots from paint and windows? I'm talking about the residue left on the car after it gets rained or sprinkler'ed on. I've washed and clayed the paint but the spots didn't come out. I've tried auto-class cleaner on the windows (not the paint) and that didn't work either.
2. I don't know what this part of the car is called, or really how to describe it, so here's a pic. How do i clean the black area around the small back-seat window? It's not painted, and it's not glass. What should I use to take care of it?
1. What do you use to remove old waterspots from paint and windows? I'm talking about the residue left on the car after it gets rained or sprinkler'ed on. I've washed and clayed the paint but the spots didn't come out. I've tried auto-class cleaner on the windows (not the paint) and that didn't work either.
2. I don't know what this part of the car is called, or really how to describe it, so here's a pic. How do i clean the black area around the small back-seat window? It's not painted, and it's not glass. What should I use to take care of it?
The part of the car I think you're referring to is the A pillar, which is plastic in most cases and should be waxed the same as the rest of the car. Hope that helps!
- Jesse
#9
^Thanks a lot (to everyone). I'm going to try everything in a day or too and see how it works. If the spots are etched in the paint, polish will more than likely get it out if polished correctly right?
#10
It should come out with a light polish .