grit and water spots.

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  1. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    as some of you know, I am not the biggest fan of detailing my car :oops:

    well, I have some issues. I have what feels like "grit" and alot of what appears to be water spots that I cannot get off my car. In my attempt to get it back to road worthy, I will be making many local cruise nights and I want it to look respectable.

    What or is there anything out there I can rub on it and remove this stuff?
     
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  2. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    mguiers or however you spell it #7. Always goes with me to every car show.
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    I think Dan Hines posted about using clay bars-Meguiars makes them.
    I like them myself. They work well.

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    Ditto the clay bar,or a little 3M perfect it rubbing compound and a cloth baby diaper.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Last night a tried NuFinish & Turtle wax compound with absolutely NO positive results.

    Is it safe to assume this Mequiars #7/Mequiars clay bar can be purchased at my local autoparts?

    thanks.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    John, in my opinion I would try the #7 to see if that slicks it up. If that doesnt work, then try the clay. You can buy it at most autoparts stores. I have never used the clay much on my Stallion,, but have used it on lots of other cars. The #7 gets put on the Stallion every year, slicks it up good. I mostly use the clay for stubborn spots.
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    wasn't that the mule from Grizzly Adam's :D



    I think I just :nohijacking:my own thread :clap:
     
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    Pasc Looking for Stallion part

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    Thats the stuff Pasc.
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    Pasc Looking for Stallion part

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    John; I just bought the Meguire's clay bar stuff, and I'm gonna try it next week. If you like it, let me know. Hope it works ok.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    you got it....you try it and if you like let me know :D
     
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    I'll help. You must have good eyes to see water spots on grits.:rolleyes:
     
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    Loved that show Grizzly Adams.. tv needs more stuff like that now.
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