View Full Version : will AIO get out waterspots?
steve259
10-09-2002, 10:08 AM
Hi! 2 quick questions:
1) will AIO get out waterspots?
2) is AIO more aggressive than GEPC?
Bobby G
10-09-2002, 10:09 AM
That depends on how bad the spots are and if the calcium has etched the paint. If your paint is badly etched, AIO will not remove the damage. If it`s a simple mineral deposit, yes, AIO will make quick work of it.
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steve259
10-09-2002, 12:21 PM
what if the spots ARE etched in? even white vinegar and water won`t get them out
would ihg work?
imported_Tony
10-09-2002, 01:28 PM
PM mrdetailer: I looked for his post about a 3m product he uses but, could not find his comments. Ask him to repost concerning his battle with water spots.
Originally posted by rightlane
PM mrdetailer: I looked for his post about a 3m product he uses but, could not find his comments. Ask him to repost concerning his battle with water spots. It`s in this thread: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14700
His original post got toasted by the server crash I believe, but I remember him listing a whole bunch of abrasives and cleaning products all the way up to Meguiar`s Fine Cut(!) This is what finally did it for him.
mrdetailer
10-10-2002, 12:37 AM
was 3M Cleaner Wax Medium Oxidation Remover. Tried 2 types of scratch removers, 3 glazes, 2 swirl removers, and a fine cut cleaner. Recommended by 3M tech support. Finess it was listed with a 1200 grit, and This was listed at 1100 grit. The rubbing compound was listed at 1000 grit. Mine had been on for at least 2 years so it was etched in. It took several passes, but it`s finally gone.
imported_spooled180
10-17-2002, 03:30 AM
Originally posted by mrdetailer
was 3M Cleaner Wax Medium Oxidation Remover. Tried 2 types of scratch removers, 3 glazes, 2 swirl removers, and a fine cut cleaner. Recommended by 3M tech support. Finess it was listed with a 1200 grit, and This was listed at 1100 grit. The rubbing compound was listed at 1000 grit. Mine had been on for at least 2 years so it was etched in. It took several passes, but it`s finally gone.
Did you knock them down by hand, PC or Buffer?,
I kinda have the same problem.
PGA2B
10-17-2002, 07:50 AM
I had same problem on a used car I bought 3 months ago. Use Meg #9 w. yellow pad with no luck. Finally got it remove with 3M FII. Took a lot of work but most of the water etching is gone.