Thread: Water Spots?!?
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Old 07-11-2004, 04:26 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Water Spots?!?

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Originally Posted by BlaZeNSmoKe
Damn ecko, you know ya shit man. So please tell me if I understand this right. I don't have any experience with a rotary buffer, and my water spots are severe, so I should take it to a local detailer to have him cut and buff it? The guy that I bought this car from, didn't put it in a garage at all during the whole time he had it, so I'm pretty sure that the spots are etched in there pretty good.
Yes, since you don't have any experince with a rotary buffer, do not use one yourself. Call a proffesional detailer and have them do it. Beware, not all detailers are eqaul, so try to find a good one. I have worked as a detailer for a long time, and I have seen some good ones and well as some hacks along the way.

if he's good and knows anything, he'll know what to do, but basically you'll want him to cut and buff it (wax it too to protect it).

If you want to try it yourself, you can try an D/A polisher. Meguiar's makes a decent one. Although not as effective as a rotary in the hands of someone who knows how to use one, they can be good for some things. I am not sure how good it will be for this appication though. This type of thing is more what you'd want a rotary for. If you try the D/A, use a foam cutting pad and...if it will work with a D/A polisher, try daul action cleaner polish (I forget if it's for rotary use only or not)

If you want to leave it to a proffesional, just look for a good reputable detailer; if he's honest he'll be able to do it. It may not exactly be cheap (price wise), but you'll be pleased with the results after he's cut and buffed it. A rotary in the hands of someone who knows what their doing can yeild some amazing results.
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