alexmoore2010

So I bought my NRF a few days ago. It has horrible water spots. I tried vinegar today but no success. I guess the next step is polishing and buffing? If anyone could give me a step by step and the products I should use I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks guys

slanguage

You could try Danase water spot remover.

http://danase.com/Danase-Detailing-Product...Remover-p4.html

wanabe

if that doesnt get it, you are correct...
polishing is the next step.
can you "catch a fingernail in the edge of any of the spots"? if so, you have an etch. if not, you can polish it out.
an etch can be made better (with an aggressive polish) but can be very difficult to completely repair.

you always want to go least aggressive first-
i would likely start here:
http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-po...compounds-.aspx

try a small section (i like to do the rear panel behind the rear wheel first) to see how it is working. if it gets it, do the rest of the car. if not, you gotta go more aggressive. a more aggressive choice would be:
http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-po...polishpo83.aspx

if this doesnt get it you will need to compound the car. every time you go more aggressive, you have to step down to a less aggressive polish (to polish out polish haze).

we have some great videos and other info in the "how to" sticky at the top of our board.

dfvs2k

try clay bar and see if that helps.

shotiable

^ i use claybar on mine and it generally works

MattZ28

Start with clay, and if that doesn't work, you'll need something abrasive.

This is a great article on hand buffing techniques, since I'm assuming you do not own a DA polisher. The same swirl removal process can be used to remove your water spots.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-to...vs-3-steps.html

MurderS2K

good 411 to remember. thanks guys!

slanguage

Any update on this?