MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: Tortaruga on June 21, 2012, 11:57:46 pm
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I have water spots all over my bonnet which won't come out with washing or polishing. They really detract from the rest of the paintwork which is quite good (car is quite new to me and needs a good detail).
Would claying remove them?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I couldn't find an answer anywhere.
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No. Think about water spots. What are they caused by? Not water! It's caused by what is in the water ie solutes eg calcium. If you pour distilled water over the car, it will dry without water marks. Hence why some detailers connect a filter to the hosepipe when rinsing after shampoo.
You need something that will get rid of calcium. Vinegar is supposed to be good for this. Try a 50% solution.
Claying may work but you'll have to resort to polishin if there's any paintwork damage.