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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Has anyone had any problems with there paint getting bad water spots and water runs. I have washed it and waxed it and there was no change and keeps getting worse. Some of the water spots are discolored. It makes it look really bad and not to mention its black, so that doesn't help.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Only way to cure that is to remove the old wax, apply a mild compound until you don't see the water spots and then apply a good quality sealant. (I use Klasse). Then apply your wax. Also when washing never never let the paint go dry or water spots will appear again.
I have found that the best way to get car dry quickly is by using microfiber towels. One to wipe up the water (in sections) and the other to immediately wipe the surface dry. I always follow this with a quick detail using Mothers California Gold Showtime. Keeps the contaminates away.
Following a rain I wet down a microfiber towel, wring it out till damp and go over the car as I do above.
Hope this helps.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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yeah use compound and that should make it better
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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In addition to what they ^^^^ suggested, you must have some real nasty water coming from the hose....I'd try and find a way to filter it.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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^^^^^^Mr Clean Auto dry car wash works great.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hutch
^^^^^^Mr Clean Auto dry car wash works great.

just make sure to change the filters! doesnt work without a good one!
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