Water spot etching on stripes

[09cs]

My car got stuck in the rain while I had a repair man working in the garage on the water heater. Looks like I have some water spots on the stripes that won’t come off. I have a coat of wax on the stripes too. Any other way I can protect against this happening again?

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[TxGT350-52]

Ceramic coating is an option. I am planning to have my paint corrected and ceramic coated to avoid hard water spots. You can pay to have it done or do it yourself if you want to save some money.

 

[Nicky Pass]

You can buff them with a light compound....just like the paint.

 

[Questortapes74]

Definitely the ceramic coating as earlier stated. It makes a difference especially on those days where the car is parked and rain hits hard followed by clear sunny skies an hour later, and you won’t be able to get back to your car until later in the day.

 

[09cs]

You can buff them with a light compound....just like the paint.

I did that a few weeks ago after the dealer let it stay out and put two coats of wax on it thinking it would help prevent this again

 

[Nicky Pass]

I did that a few weeks ago after the dealer let it stay out and put two coats of wax on it thinking it would help prevent this again

Ceramic coat them and be done.

 

[09cs]

Ceramic coat them and be done.

Any recommendations on a diy one?

 

[Nicky Pass]

https://www.esotericcarcare.com/kamikaze-miyabi-pro-kit/

I did my whole car ...2 coats with this kit. It’s really easy to use

 

[Voodoo Velocity]

I have used diluted (50%) distilled white vinegar to remove water spots. It will not harm the paint, but it will strip any wax. What I did was to wet some cloth and let it sit on the area with the spots a minute or two (in the shade), but not so wet that it runs outside the cloth area. Then used a wet microfiber to wipe away. Might need to repeat, but it worked well for me. Used a cleaner wax afterwards. I have done this on cars with and without ceramic coating. This also works well on glass with water spots.

 

[offcamber]

If vinegar or alcohol doesn’t work try clay bar.
Of course a wax and sealant after.

Hard water spots suuuuuuuck.

 

[09cs]

If vinegar or alcohol doesn’t work try clay bar.
Of course a wax and sealant after.

Hard water spots suuuuuuuck.

I just put wax on the stripes two weeks ago, so a little frustrated at it right now

 

[B0N35]

Are the vinyl stripes clear-coated over?

 

[Nfs1000f]

I have used diluted (50%) distilled white vinegar to remove water spots. It will not harm the paint, but it will strip any wax. What I did was to wet some cloth and let it sit on the area with the spots a minute or two (in the shade), but not so wet that it runs outside the cloth area. Then used a wet microfiber to wipe away. Might need to repeat, but it worked well for me. Used a cleaner wax afterwards. I have done this on cars with and without ceramic coating. This also works well on glass with water spots.

This.

 

[dpAtlanta]

Are the vinyl stripes clear-coated over?

No... the edges of the stripe are to sharp. If clear is put over stripes, the edge of the stripe gets rounded over due to the thickness of the clear coat.
If you rub your finger from the paint to the stripe, you can feel the defined edge of the stripe.
I have actually sprayed clear over stripes and decals and it rounds off the edges.

 

[Les]

I have used diluted (50%) distilled white vinegar to remove water spots.

This does work VERY well. Claying is an other option.
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