water spots and clay bar ideas

[talkingevs]

So some sort of water or substance got sprayed on my hood and driver side of the car. I took it through a car wash and that didn't work. I then used chemical guys to remove the wax I had on and then their scratch remover which got a lot of it off but you can still see the rings in the clear coat.

1) Any ideas how to get it off? Clay bar?
2) Any clay bar suggestions? Have never done it

 

[sbtz]

Have you tried their water spot specific product?

 

[talkingevs]

Have you tried their water spot specific product?

Chemical guys? Didn't realize they had one. Anyone have experience with it on the model 3?

 

[UncertainTimes]

If a mineral deposit remover doesn’t remove it then something has etched in to the clear. Only way to remove it then is polishing. The clears on these cars are soft AF

 

[talkingevs]

So

If a mineral deposit remover doesn’t remove it then something has etched in to the clear. Only way to remove it then is polishing. The clears on these cars are soft AF

So if I take it to a professional detailer they should be able to fix it?

 

[fortunex]

First try: 50/50 white vinegar and water

Then try: 50/50 water and isopropyl alcohol

Can you feel it when you rub a finger over it? Then it's etched into the clear coat. Any decent detailer can get this out.

 

[Squidward]

Maguire's clay bar has been my go-to for getting deeply embedded stains and water spots off my paint. I swear by it. Wonderful product. Easy to use and works well. Just requires a bit of elbow grease. Given the nature of the material it's always incredibly gentle on your paint no matter how crazy you go at it. So it is very safe. Just follow the directions and you'll be OK. Good luck. Ps. I don't work for Maguire's or have any incentive in promoting their claybar. I just think it's a good product.