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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:00 am    Post subject: Watermark removing solution - be careful Reply with quote

Lately, due to the wet weather, many car owners have mentioned about problems caused by stubborn watermarks.

This problem plagues many car owners, but does not seem to happen to others. It mainly depends on the environmental pollutants where you park your car daily.

Traditionally, when you have w.mark problems, the solution was to use abrasive compounds, polishes etc etc to abrade it off.
Done properly, its ok..but time-consuming.
Done improperly, it's also ok....but with lots of swirls and other problems.

Now, there are local companies promoting DIY chemicals that are sprayed onto the paint surface, where the liquid will turn into purple, and you just hose it off. Presto! no more water marks!! Laughing

But hold on...there's no such thing as a free lunch.

These chemicals are nothing new,and was used mainly in many rim cleaners. It's based on ammonium thioglycolate and upon contact with specific contaminants, it turns purple, and must be flushed away properly. Ammonium thioglycolate is used in hairsalon products (especially perming solutions) and that explains the pungent ammonia smell.

These strong chemicals cannot touch any glass or uncoated aluminium surface, and even worse, if these surfaces already have pits, chips or microscopic scratches/cracks. The chemical could permanently damage these surfaces. In the US, these products are packaged as "waterstain removers for household use eg shower screens etc etc)" and carries elaborate warnings about potential damage to certain surfaces/materials.

Now, many of these products hv been re-packaged and re-positioned as being suitable for car paints. So, if you come across these seemingly amazing wonder-products, pls be careful. If you really wanna use it, always make sure there's running water next to you, and keep on flushing with water as you apply the product to minimise contact time with the paint and surrounding surfaces.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

guys.. i had face serious water mark in my car screen problem.. anyone know what product can remove it?? Meguiar brand?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bro PlutoII, how to prevent watermark if we park the car dispose to direct sunlight n rain everyday coz my current car is black n full of small watermark on car roof n bonnet Sad .Are we suppost to wipe the waterspot each time after rain?sound like impossible Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Michael wrote:
Bro PlutoII, how to prevent watermark if we park the car dispose to direct sunlight n rain everyday coz my current car is black n full of small watermark on car roof n bonnet Sad .Are we suppost to wipe the waterspot each time after rain?sound like impossible Sad


The only reliable method to avoid/minimise stubborn watermarks is to wash as frequently as possible. Once a week is 100% insufficient.

Lots of watermarks normally gives a clue that the car is not frequently washed, and might not even hv a lyer of wax or sealant on it.

Remove the marks professionally, polish and wax, wash 3 times a week. If really no time and u hv no choice, carefully run flowing water over the paintwork so that it slides off without leaving behind lots of water beads. At least, the water will carry away lots of dirt and dust.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Bro PutoII Smile ,that mean must wash more fequantly to prevent it la..
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Michael wrote:
Thanks Bro PutoII Smile ,that mean must wash more fequantly to prevent it la..


Sadly, yes. Or you need to park you car indoors (or not drive). Hehe.
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