Tried Claybar and that didn't even work
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From: Austin, Tx
Tried Claybar and that didn't even work
So I went and bought Claybar today to fix all these water spots that wont come off my paint and used it in several places and did it as the instructions said but all it seem to do was take the surface dirt off and didnt get down deep. I can feel that the paint is smooth again however I still see the spots all over my trunk, spoiler, and roof. It almost looks like the clearcoat is getting worn off. I did notice in one spot particular that i could run my finger across it and feel the clearcoat getting ready to flake in a very small spot... What can I do guy? I really REALLY do not want to be driving a car around with flaking clearcoat. I'd feel like one of those people who are poor and don't take care of their cars..
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Clay bar takes the contaminants off the clear coat, if there is already clear coat damage, you are probably going to be stuck with it. You'll have to deal with it, maybe wetsanding can fix your paint, but most likely you are past the point of home remedy.
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If its water spotting, more than likely it has etched into the clear. and will entail compounding and polishing(by machine), Possibly wet-sanding if there really bad but not always are they as bad as people think they are.. Did you get the car like that or did it happen since you have owned the car. I can give you things to do to avoid this completely.
Have you ever used a machine polisher. Like and orbital polisher(DA). If your new to it, there is something I want you to try first, if you have experience with it, ill go another route.
This polisher.......... Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110, meguiars g110 polisher, meguiars polisher,
And buy and try this first... anyone can do this easily even if you have never used a polisher before............. Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
This polisher.......... Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110, meguiars g110 polisher, meguiars polisher,
And buy and try this first... anyone can do this easily even if you have never used a polisher before............. Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
Have you ever used a machine polisher. Like and orbital polisher(DA). If your new to it, there is something I want you to try first, if you have experience with it, ill go another route.
This polisher.......... Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110, meguiars g110 polisher, meguiars polisher,
And buy and try this first... anyone can do this easily even if you have never used a polisher before............. Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
This polisher.......... Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110, meguiars g110 polisher, meguiars polisher,
And buy and try this first... anyone can do this easily even if you have never used a polisher before............. Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
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So do I - I have a porter cable orbital and it's pretty much fool proof and you won't burn though the paint. Just experiment with different levels of abrasive compounds.
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Well, that's kind of like buying spray paint to fix a dent. You gotta get the right tool for the job and a clay bar is not the right tool to remove water spots.