toure1

I have a black CL-S and the roof, hood, and trunk have water marks etched into the paint. I have not idea what to do. Any advice would be appreciated. I am currently stay in Maryland and will consider a detailer that knows what they are doing.

exceldetail

So you wont be attempting repairs on your own?
Find a detail shop that has a line backed out the door! Ask how they will remove or minimize the spots, and make sure they dont use a glaze. Ask for a Polymer sealant to help avoid this issue in the future. Then come back here, and we will set you up with products and procedures for your own maintenance program,.
Theres a lot of qualified detailers here who can assist your needs.

Aznpersuasion

I just wash the car.. than I take it to the gas station car wash to get it extra clean and than just wax it afterwards... lol..Mcguairs 1st step bottle.. It cleans the paint that has been damaged..
~Jason

edg123

I just picked up my 06 Anthracite with Parchment. What do you recommend to wax the Acura paints with. On my 86 Porsche I used Zymol, I think this is too natural for this paint. Is there a lacquer finish on this paint?
I am interested in you recommendations for products and procedures.Thanks

GreeneggsandHam

I believe if you clay the car...your water marks should be gone.

toure1

I talked to a body shop and they said the car will need to be repainted to get the water spot out. I am not sure if it can be wet sanded or not. I don't know of any deatil shops in the Maryland area that knows what they are doing.

West6MT

BS, the car does not need to be painted. If it has water spots that have etched the paint then the car needs to be polished. You need to look for a detailer that knows what they are doing, as excel recommended. Then you can learn how to maintain your car yourself after,...its fun.

West6MT

If they have etched the paint claying will not remove them.

exceldetail

toure1

Does anyone know of some good detial shops here in the Maryland area that knows how to perform the work.

DJRamzy

I also live in MD. In the montgomery county area, there is this place next to my uncles car customization shop that does a decent job.. But i am also looking for a detail place that has been used and CONFIRMED that its good.

so...i subscribed to this thread.

And I also have water spots etched into the paint AND windows... go figure that one out haha.

Aznpersuasion

My guess would be using mcquires quick detailer.. that's what i used.. are you guys talking about when your done washing the car, you use a towel to dry it but you see like water marks still there?
~Jason

stogie1020

Before you throw 150 buck at a detailer, try Klasse AIO (maybe find it at Acura dealership or online). It is a CHEMICAL paint polish, with protective properties, butno abrasives. Very good at removing oxidation, etc... May work, and for 20-30 bucks or so, a much cheaper attempt.

Plus, if it doesn't work, you can use it after you get a repaint/polish!