Bad water marks on windows/roof help(pics)

[Broke]

Need a little help getting these water marks out. They has been on the car since I bought it. I've tried vinegar and clay bar. Won't come out. Any help would be appreciated. Here are some pictures of the problem area.

Quarter window. All windows have this on them. Back quarter windows are bad and more noticeable.

One of the roof, hard to see. Have not wet sanded yet. This is on entire roof.

And finally a few of the rest of the car. I'm proud of it.

Any tips or help on the water marks?

Thanks!

 

[MattZ28]

Meguiar's #105 is what I'd reach for first...preferably with a foam cutting pad of some sort.

 

[Broke]

I tried 105 by hand with no result. I'll try it with my rotary, see what happens.

 

[Bruha]

No I wouldn't use a rotary unless you know what is going on. Use a DA orbital buffer. Meg's 105 then finish with 205. Of course wash and clay bar first. It should take care of it. Keep us posted.

 

[TransAxle]

Those are pretty heavy water etching. If 105 by hand did not even make the slighest difference your going to need wool, a rotary, 105 and most likely wet sanding. Depending on your skill level, you might need to be contacting a professional too give the areas.

 

[Broke]

I need to pick up a DA, been wanting one for awhile.

I'll pick one up soon and give it a shot. Thanks guys.

 

[Broke]

Those are pretty heavy water etching. If 105 by hand did not even make the slighest difference your going to need wool, a rotary, 105 and most likely wet sanding. Depending on your skill level, you might need to be contacting a professional too give the areas.

Thanks. 2000 grit wet sand?

 

[encasedmetal]

Thanks. 2000 grit wet sand?

I used 2500 on mine and not all came out. granted I think you'll have better results since yours aren't as bad as mine were.

 

[03dsgcobranc]

try this on the glass
Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish: Zaino Store

probably something like this for the paint with a da
http://www.prowax.com/polishes_glazes/P-41_Super_Acid_Rain_Remover.html

 

[Parts-is-Parts]

Read this:
Whink's Rust remover - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

The guy says it works like magic.

 

[oldmodman]

Have you tried any of the chemical methods of removal?

Vinegar works for some people. And I remember reading about using muriatic acid. But I would try that on an area of the car that is out of sight in case it damages the paint. And wear gloves! The other name for it is hydrochloric acid.

 

[Broke]

Called ace hardware, 4 bucks might as well give it a shot. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

 

[*Jay*]

In for info, my wifes Subaru has waterspots I cant get out as well. Would love to see the final results.

 

[03svtcobracoupe]

My aunt had the same marks all over her 04gt from her harsh well water, we tried everything you guys have stated the only thing that did the trick was a wet sand

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[Broke]

The Whinks worked! Never thought those hard water marks would come out. Here's a picture of the same quarter window I posted in the first post.

 

[03svtcobracoupe]

Nice where did you pick that up from

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[Broke]

Got it at Ace hardware 4 bucks.

The stuff is potent so do it in a well ventilated area or even outside. Rubbed it in and buffed it out. Couldn't be happier.

 

[mustanginky]

how'd it work on the paint? the paint looks etched, i would think you'd have to go mechanical on it.

 

[Broke]

Did a small area on paint, got alittle out. If it wasnt so bad I think it would have worked good. Your right it's going to needs wet sanded possibley re-painted.

 

[*Jay*]

Thats awesome!!! This is going on my list of crap to do when I go home.