water spots? or what?

jgprather · 09-01-2008, 09:19 AM

I came back from a short road trip the other night. The next morning, I noticed a whole lot of bugs on the front. So, thinking it'd probably rain later in the day (it is FL, you know), I went to the self-serve car wash and just rinsed off the bugs and subsequently the whole car from dirt and stuff. I didn't take the time to dry it, just drove off with it wet.

I washed it this morning and got most of the spots off. But on the hood, there are multiple spots. It's almost like a thin, film. Maybe there was a minute amount of soap in the rinse? The hood was pretty hot when I took it there.

Any suggestions as to how to get these spots off? I went over it a little bit with my fingernail and it didn't help.

HELP!

EmeraldRx · 09-01-2008, 09:20 AM

Clay Bar

HIPSI · 09-02-2008, 09:20 PM

White vinegar on a clean cotton cloth, let it set a minute and work it some, in the shade of course...

TT1351 · 09-02-2008, 09:32 PM

S100 a motorcycle wash product melts bugs away, works well.
Fran

J-Sud · 09-02-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TT1351

S100 a motorcycle wash product melts bugs away, works well.
Fran

same thing as P21s for cars (same company that makes it)....but cheaper

for cars its called P21s Total Auto Wash....and it does melt bugs away

SF_VR6 · 09-02-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Sud

same thing as P21s for cars (same company that makes it)....but cheaper

for cars its called P21s Total Auto Wash....and it does melt bugs away

I think the poster is referring to plain ol water spots. I guess vinegar or a good ol clay bar will work.

D-

jgprather · 09-02-2008, 10:13 PM

Thanks guys. I ordered a Zaino kit last night. Should be here by week's end. I'll plan on giving my 135i the full treatment (as long as Hurrican Hanna stays away)!

P.S: my car is a rain magnet! I've only gotten to wash it twice during the month I've had it because of rain! Grrr.

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jgprather Private First Class 26 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	water spots? or what? I came back from a short road trip the other night. The next morning, I noticed a whole lot of bugs on the front. So, thinking it'd probably rain later in the day (it is FL, you know), I went to the self-serve car wash and just rinsed off the bugs and subsequently the whole car from dirt and stuff. I didn't take the time to dry it, just drove off with it wet. I washed it this morning and got most of the spots off. But on the hood, there are multiple spots. It's almost like a thin, film. Maybe there was a minute amount of soap in the rinse? The hood was pretty hot when I took it there. Any suggestions as to how to get these spots off? I went over it a little bit with my fingernail and it didn't help. HELP! __________________ BMW CCA member #409683 cystic fibrosis survivor, bilateral lung transplant recipient, cancer fighter. Never give up! Co-founder and Creative Director, The Big Fun Foundation Please visit, www.thebigfunbox.org Making fun contagious.®
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jgprather Private First Class 26 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I ordered a Zaino kit last night. Should be here by week's end. I'll plan on giving my 135i the full treatment (as long as Hurrican Hanna stays away)! P.S: my car is a rain magnet! I've only gotten to wash it twice during the month I've had it because of rain! Grrr. __________________ BMW CCA member #409683 cystic fibrosis survivor, bilateral lung transplant recipient, cancer fighter. Never give up! Co-founder and Creative Director, The Big Fun Foundation Please visit, www.thebigfunbox.org Making fun contagious.®
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