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Old 04-05-2008, 11:34 PM
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Water Spots

I feel like we are going to have the bird poop conversation all over again.

The PO left me with a nice swirl free finish.
However, I have water stains on both of the windscreen spray nozzles and a REALLY bad water stain under the the rear windscreen wiper.

What does it take to get rid of these.

I did a a quick nice detail today with Mystique and Hydro but the stains are still there.

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claybar with some quick detailer spray should do the trick.

then hydro afterwards.
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Old 04-06-2008, 11:27 PM
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For water stains, diluted white vinegar also does the trick, then wash the area again with minimal soap and water, then dry it correctly.

I find for water stains this works well. Clay may work also, but this is easier. I find I try to clay my cars only about once a year.
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i do the white vinegar trick on my fridge where the water dispenser
overflow catch is. works well... but your hand will smell like
Lay's vinegar potato chips for a couple of hours.
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Anyone driving a MINI should have vinegar potato smelling fingers IMO. They're an English classic, and mandatory food with a pint. That new car aroma is only enhanced by the smell of crisps!
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What does it take to get rid of these.
Klasse All-in-one is not only good for water spots, but it also eradicates any leftover Cosmoline from the ship process, which could be the stain coming from the rear wiper. dont listen to the so-called vinegar solution, it's an old deluded wive's tale. Just get the good KAIO stuff and gently rub away yr water spots and stains.
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deluded wive's tale
Simple chem 101, I use white vinegar on these two and never had a problem


But for my mini I orderd yellow, so I don't have to deal with water spots...
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