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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 07:18 PM
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I have water spots on the hood from the neighbors sprinkler, any good way of removing them?
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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I've had pretty good luck w/Armour All glass cleaner if they aren't real bad, but I've known of cases so bad that it took muriatic acid dilute to get them off.
Good luck!
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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I know a guy.... oh, you meant the water spots
never mind :D
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Try a clay bar they are great for removing overspray, water spots, etc. :cheers:
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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Check out http://www.autopia.com. They'll have an answer to anything and everything paint related.

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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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Check out http://www.autopia.com. They'll have an answer to anything and everything paint related.

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Water spots on your dentures?
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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Try some polishing compound....or....even....toothpaste.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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I just had the same problem with my El Camino (parked too close to the sprinkler) just for grins I applied white wine vinegar to a rag and went over the spots with lots of vinegar followed by soap and water. I was pleased with the results. It did not get it all, but made a huge improvement. :yesnod:
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 09:40 PM
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Autopia.com rocks!!! The corvetteforum of the car care world. You will get more info on paint and car care than you will ever want to know!!! I like the way the Zaino and Klasse users live together in harmony.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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Default Re: Water spots on paint (Duke94)

I have water spots on the hood from the neighbors sprinkler, any good way of removing them?
Had s water spot problem with my Explorer, but the clay bar took it all off :yesnod:
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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I tried the link to http://www.autopia.com and it was a Dental Practice Management Software company website. What's up with that?
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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try this one... http://www.autopia-carport.com

Have no idea why the carport thing??? But thats the site..
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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WD40 works wonders on water sots on paint and on glass.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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I use Honda Spray Cleaner on water spots and it works well for me. Plus it adds extra protection and shine at the same time. :seeya
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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I tried most all the suggestions, and all I can say is that WD-40 is awsome. It removed all the spots. Thanks for the help.
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