I just purchased a new 06 GTO, Love it, but I think they left it in the sprinklers. I cannot get the calcium spots out of the paint or completely off the windows. I've tried most of the common methods, Is there a product out there I could use? I've been told to try 0000 steel wool on the windows, but I'm afraid of swirl marks. And short of cutting and polishing the paint, I've tried 3 or 4 different waxes, polishes , Any suggestions? A friend said use fast orange on the windows, but I think pumice is a rock isnt it? Thanks...
DO NOT ....... DO NOT use steel wool on windows!!!!! In the night when cars pass you would will know why. DO NOT use abrasives on the windshield either.
Hard water spots.... No problem..... DO the following in the shade NOT in sunshine >>>>
Windows..... the absolute best product to use is RAINX. You will see the spots disappear in front of your eyes. Follow the directions. Using RAINX will reduce your need for wipers in moderate to sometimes heavy rain.
I use Stoner Invisible glass. Spray it on, it goes on a bit foamy and let it sit a min or 2 then wipe. It gets those spots out with ease. HINT: use newspaper instead of paper towels for maximum results.
Paint.... A petroleum based paint cleaner or even a quick detailer like Eagle 1 or Maguires NXT. Paint Cleaner will remove dirt and grime. Wax will wax over it and seal it. I agree with the others take it back to the dealer and have their detail shop get it off.... I have found NO ONE details my vehicles like I do. Many of those places are good at getting spots on the finish as they detail.
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Last edited by GTO JUDGE : 08-23-2007 at 08:01 AM.
I like to take care of my own vehicles, Its kind of like warranties, they are good to have, but you dont want to have to use them. The average detail person on a car lot makes just over minimum wage. Besides, they are probably the ones who messed it up from the start. I just purchased some of the invisible Glass from stoner. I'll hit up a couple of body shops, see what they would do for the paint. Heck, I wanted a black one anyways....
You just bought a car that has been sitting outside and getting coated with airborne debris and hard water spots for months. Your car needs help. This is what you need to do:
1. Use Lime-A-Way on the windows. It's designed to remove hard water spots from sinks, bathroom tiles, etc. It will work.
2. When done, wash your car with Dawn dishwashing detergent to clean the Lime-A-Way off. It will also remove any wax the dealer might have put on (which I doubt).
3. Buy a Mother's clay bar kit and an extra bottle of their Showtime Instant Detailer and do the whole car. This will remove the hard water spots plus all the other crud that is embedded in your clear coat. You absolutely must do this.
4. Polish the now clean paint with Klasse All In One.
5. Seal the paint with Klasse Sealent.
If you run your hand across your car -- I'll bet you it feels rough. That's crud embedded in your clearcoat. If you apply wax to that crap, you're just going to wax over it. You need to clay bar.
Last edited by b_a_betterperson : 08-23-2007 at 11:57 AM.
DO NOT ....... DO NOT use steel wool on windows!!!!! In the night when cars pass you would will know why. DO NOT use abrasives on the windshield either.
Hard water spots.... No problem..... DO the following in the shade NOT in sunshine >>>>
Windows..... the absolute best product to use is RAINX. You will see the spots disappear in front of your eyes. Follow the directions. Using RAINX will reduce your need for wipers in moderate to sometimes heavy rain.
I use Stoner Invisible glass. Spray it on, it goes on a bit foamy and let it sit a min or 2 then wipe. It gets those spots out with ease. HINT: use newspaper instead of paper towels for maximum results.
Paint.... A petroleum based paint cleaner or even a quick detailer like Eagle 1 or Maguires NXT. Paint Cleaner will remove dirt and grime. Wax will wax over it and seal it. I agree with the others take it back to the dealer and have their detail shop get it off.... I have found NO ONE details my vehicles like I do. Many of those places are good at getting spots on the finish as they detail.
I disagree about the rain x, That stuff causes the water to bead on the glass and when the sun shines on it it causes more water spots.
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