View Full Version : PREVENTING water spots/staining - possible.
LeMarque
02-14-2015, 04:08 PM
So I`m beginning to come to the conclusion that the various coatings on the market provide certain benefits such as Resistance to bug splatter, etc. - a really high gloss can be achieved as well as, IMHO, should be applied after serious paint correction.
But come to hear that water spots are not the strong point of those contaminants that these coatings claim to protect against. While they may offer better resistance than factory clear, it`s my understanding that should, say, a coated car be parked at the airport terminal for a week or so, and it rains/drizzles on the car, chances are I`m going to need a product like Optimum MDR or just as likely, need to polish the stains off.
So two questions. Anyone have real life experience with water staining on coated cars and, strange as the question may sound, anything better than a coating to, OK, maybe not prevent, but resist or at the least easily remove after a coating or wax or sealant, water stains?
Ronkh
02-14-2015, 04:10 PM
Try some hydro.
It seemed to help, but not perfect
LeMarque
02-14-2015, 05:42 PM
Try some hydro.
It seemed to help, but not perfect
I hear Hydro`s somewhat difficult to apply (?)
Swanicyouth
02-14-2015, 08:27 PM
It rains minerals where you live ????
Ronkh
02-14-2015, 08:29 PM
I hear Hydro`s somewhat difficult to apply (?)
a little finicky, but not terrible like reload
WaxAddict
02-14-2015, 09:17 PM
When you guys say Hydro you are referring to Hydro2, correct? In that case, Ron, I know you like waxes and certain sealants, as I do. Can the Hydro2 lay on top of those products to offer some added benefit? Specifically, would it play well with 915, Natty`s Blue, things like that? I have bad water spotting issues on my spoiler where water beads tend to lie on a mostly horizontal surface and just bake after a rain. Wonder if Hydro2 would help?
LeMarque
02-15-2015, 12:41 AM
It rains minerals where you live ????
:unsure: Maybe turquoise, silver and gold - some rail dust and in ABQ maybe industrial fallout. No industry in Santa Fe.
I went to a show in ABQ and ran into a club from here. `32 3 window, 55 Chevy`s - these kinds of cars... The Santa Fe VIP.com Junkyard Classic (http://www.thesantafevip.com/thecity/junkyard-classic/)
Their main concern was water spots. Even had one on display with spots. Said they tried everything they knew but if I could help mediate this problem, I would have their business.
Talked to some folks from Optimum and topping OCP with GC would help but no guarantees. So I`m really confused about the so called release properties of coatings at this point.
Hot Rods - you know ...
Ronkh
02-15-2015, 06:27 AM
When you guys say Hydro you are referring to Hydro2, correct? In that case, Ron, I know you like waxes and certain sealants, as I do. Can the Hydro2 lay on top of those products to offer some added benefit? Specifically, would it play well with 915, Natty`s Blue, things like that? I have bad water spotting issues on my spoiler where water beads tend to lie on a mostly horizontal surface and just bake after a rain. Wonder if Hydro2 would help?
Yes Hydro 2
I`ve used it over waxes (natty`s lnb I think), looked good. Jsmooth said it would diminish the wax, but dunno since nothing stays on long for me to see durability issues
flatstick
02-15-2015, 09:37 AM
I have had opticoat 2.0 on my one ride for 2.5 years + ... have seen just a couple of water marks on the coating and they came out by using Prime Strong by hand. seemed to be on the top of the coating not in the coating. you could top with a sheeting product to help the water run off. the only place that I saw the couple of marks was on the hood , nothing on the vertical surfaces.
David Fermani
02-15-2015, 09:50 AM
A real coating is a true sacrificial barrier for your paint. I`d much rather have damage to the coating then my paint. OTOH, I`ve never seen water spots on neglected cars. :)
flatstick
02-15-2015, 10:07 AM
A real coating is a true sacrificial barrier for your paint. I`d much rather have damage to the coating then my paint. OTOH, I`ve never seen water spots on neglected cars. :)
that is the beauty of a coating for me. let it take the elements instead of the cc.
LeMarque
02-15-2015, 03:03 PM
Good points. Think I`ll try that response and see ...
plumbnsquare
02-18-2015, 09:51 AM
a little finicky, but not terrible like reload
I just picked up a bottle. Would you mind helping me out with potential issues I may run into ?
I was told by Carpro to dilute the product 4:1 instead of what it says on the bottle (that is 3:1).
if thats the case why not put a 4:1 sticker on the bottle to supplement the instructions ? (kind of like what Gyeon does when they update the instructions)
Ronkh
02-18-2015, 09:56 AM
I just picked up a bottle. Would you mind helping me out with potential issues I may run into ?
I was told by Carpro to dilute the product 4:1 instead of what it says on the bottle (that is 3:1).
if thats the case why not put a 4:1 sticker on the bottle to supplement the instructions ? (kind of like what Gyeon does when they update the instructions)
No sun
Less is more (1-3 sprays/panel)
Shock spray (good pressure) move around
Blow dry - do not let any drips/puddles stay on car or they will stain
Dark cars 4:1 light 3:1 is ok
Just my experience