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Nick@Adams 03-18-2013 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 122554 (Post 2217342)
Some people swear by using a clay bar. What they don't know it was developed in the 30's for removing overspray from the paint. When the manufacturers couldn't sell enough of it, they started packaging the stuff for the car enthusiast. Every time you use it, you're removing a fine layer of clear-coat.

From carcareonline.com

"Clay: Literally a plasticene/abrasive mixture used to smooth new paint and remove fresh paint overspray. This type of product must be used with lots of lubricant. The technique of using a clay is a learned skill. Use too little lubricant or get contaminants in the clay and you have moved into scratch city. This is one product that is the fast lane to trouble if not used with extreme care. I do not recommend frequent use of this type of product. You literally grind off a small amount of paint. It should be used as was intended, to grind off paint overspray or contaminants that may not be dissolved with a solvent."
Wow, how ridiculous! Good thing we don't offer the kind of clay bars that grind your paint off. :rolleyes:

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DEpointfive0 03-18-2013 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick@Adams (Post 2218978)
Wow, how ridiculous! Good thing we don't offer the kind of clay bars that grind your paint off. :rolleyes:

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Yeah, not all you read on the internet is true, but at the same time, if HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of cars and people use clay bar, and in fact it DID take a layer of paint off... I thiiiiiink that would be a much more well known "fact" and a LOT less people would use it...

Volk Z 03-18-2013 02:51 PM
I'm amazed after 3 pages no one recommended "Chemical Guys" water spot remover...
Read the reviews its the best thing on the market for hard water spots...

BigT 03-21-2013 02:52 PM
I've seen friends use clay incorrectly and ruin their paint, forcing a good cutting detail. While clay is awesome, its certainly not for everyone.

Volk Z 03-21-2013 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BigT (Post 2225576)
I've seen friends use clay incorrectly and ruin their paint, forcing a good cutting detail. While clay is awesome, its certainly not for everyone.
You got that right! If the clay picks up one small piece of dirt and you drag that on you will do some damage.

Again though Chemical guys water spot remover is the answer to this thread. :)

Kabestro 04-07-2013 03:25 PM
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This is what I'm dealing with, I washed, clay bar and waxed. They're still there. What do you guys recommend? Little background, I was washing the car and it started raining so I finished the car and pull it the the garage and didn't dry it because it was late night and bugs were starting to get on top of the car. The next morning the car was covered with spots. Washed and waxed and they were still there now I don't know how to get rid of them.

nmjaxx9 04-07-2013 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kabestro (Post 2255212)
This is what I'm dealing with, I washed, clay bar and waxed. They're still there. What do you guys recommend? Little background, I was washing the car and it started raining so I finished the car and pull it the the garage and didn't dry it because it was late night and bugs were starting to get on top of the car. The next morning the car was covered with spots. Washed and waxed and they were still there now I don't know how to get rid of them.
Hey if you just use a a soft terry cloth and use some spray detailer after you are done you can remove those. Just try some Meguiars detailer and you should be good. :tup:

Nick@Adams 04-08-2013 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Kabestro (Post 2255212)
This is what I'm dealing with, I washed, clay bar and waxed. They're still there. What do you guys recommend? Little background, I was washing the car and it started raining so I finished the car and pull it the the garage and didn't dry it because it was late night and bugs were starting to get on top of the car. The next morning the car was covered with spots. Washed and waxed and they were still there now I don't know how to get rid of them.
If clay bar doesn't take care of water spots, then it's time to break out the polishes...either by hand or with a machine.

Being with the least-aggressive polish and go up from there if they still remain.

2xtreme1 04-08-2013 02:29 PM
^ what nick said.
Just polish out with machine, they will come right off.

Volk Z 04-08-2013 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kabestro (Post 2255212)
This is what I'm dealing with, I washed, clay bar and waxed. They're still there. What do you guys recommend? Little background, I was washing the car and it started raining so I finished the car and pull it the the garage and didn't dry it because it was late night and bugs were starting to get on top of the car. The next morning the car was covered with spots. Washed and waxed and they were still there now I don't know how to get rid of them.
Read my post above yours.... Chemical guys water spot remover...

Kabestro 04-08-2013 03:32 PM
Any product/brand you guys would recomend?

Kabestro 04-08-2013 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 2256644)
Read my post above yours.... Chemical guys water spot remover...
Just saw your post, will try thanks.

Volk Z 04-08-2013 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kabestro (Post 2256651)
Just saw your post, will try thanks.
Sure thing bro, read the reviews its one of the only thing that works...


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