Water spots on paint

rcsting · 09-30-2009, 09:25 AM

I've got a problem and could sure use some help. My Prius was parked at my girlfriends house and the sprinklers left water spots on the paint ( Blue Ribbon Metallic ). I have Zaino on the car and it still beads fine but I can't remove the spots. I have already tried claying a section with no luck.

Can anyone tell me what you used to remove the spots? Any help would really be appreciated.

Paradox · 09-30-2009, 09:34 AM

You need to polish the area. Zaino has no cleaners in it, it is only a sealant. You could use Zaino Z-AIO which does have mild polish in it, or get a polish and use that, and then you would need to reapply Zaino over the area.

Jayhawker · 09-30-2009, 10:08 AM

You also might try vinegar. That does wonders. I really don't think polish will get it out unless you are using DA polisher or buffer.

Paradox · 09-30-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawker

I really don't think polish will get it out unless you are using DA polisher or buffer.

I have had luck with this hand polish getting out fine scratches, water spots, tar and more...

Griot's Garage Fine Hand Polish - Polishes - Polishing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

They make 4 level polishes for use with an orbital which also work well, but for a quick fix this stuff is amazing.

09-30-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
rcsting Toyota Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 220 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 22 Thanked 62 Times in 35 Posts Friends: 4	Water spots on paint I've got a problem and could sure use some help. My Prius was parked at my girlfriends house and the sprinklers left water spots on the paint ( Blue Ribbon Metallic ). I have Zaino on the car and it still beads fine but I can't remove the spots. I have already tried claying a section with no luck. Can anyone tell me what you used to remove the spots? Any help would really be appreciated.

09-30-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,113 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 298 Times in 179 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Water spots on paint You need to polish the area. Zaino has no cleaners in it, it is only a sealant. You could use Zaino Z-AIO which does have mild polish in it, or get a polish and use that, and then you would need to reapply Zaino over the area.

09-30-2009, 10:08 AM	#3
Jayhawker Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 52 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Water spots on paint You also might try vinegar. That does wonders. I really don't think polish will get it out unless you are using DA polisher or buffer.

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