SuperStockAndy Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 After the paint dried on my Dart I decided to wetsand it. An hour later I come back and there are water spots all over the Dart, due to hard water. I tried getting them out but they will require a lot of rubbing, which I don't want to do since the paint is metallic. How would one go about fixing this frustrating problem? Thanks, Andy
XJ6 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Use a Finishing Compound..such as Tamiya...also Novus #2 will remove the water spots...Hope this helps...Good Luck..Cheers
SuperStockAndy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks Don! Will that affect clear coat if I put the rubbing compound on BEFORE clear?
XJ6 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Good Question...Just to be on the safe side, I would for sure wash the body with mild detergent and warm water..Then i would use a Blow Dryer to remove the water..so you would not have the Hard Water spots reappear. Be Careful...not to use the Blow Dryer on the Hottest setting...Do not want to Distort the Plastic...Hope this helps...Good Luck...Cheers..
Longbox55 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I'm not familiar with the hobby rubbing compounds, but many of the 1:1 rubbing compounds (I use Turtle Wax and Maguires) are paintable. It should say on the package as to whether it can be painted over or not.
SuperStockAndy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks guys. I'm not familiar with the hobby rubbing compounds, but many of the 1:1 rubbing compounds (I use Turtle Wax and Maguires) are paintable. It should say on the package as to whether it can be painted over or not. I believe we have some Turtle Wax out in the garage, I'll have to check.
highway Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I think Don and Bill got you pointed in the right direction for the present problem, but here is an idea for use on your future projects that may help out with your hard water problem and the resulting water spotting after wet sanding. Next time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up a jug of distilled water. The distilled water should not leave the water spots after it dries like your tap water did.
XJ6 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Be Creful...I Believe what Longbox55 was telling you that the "Rubbing Compound" is a Turtle Wax Product... It is to my Understanding that you CANNOT paint over Wax... Please Correct me if i am wrong...just trying to be helpful Cheers...
Longbox55 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 XJ6, you are correct, Turtle Wax is the brand, not the product. Paint definetly will not stick well to wax.
SuperStockAndy Posted June 22, 2011 Author Posted June 22, 2011 Welp, my rubbing compound doesn't say anything about painting over it.
Dave Ambrose Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Try wiping it down with cloth dampened with vinegar. The vinegar should dissolve the minerals, but not affect the paint. That said, keep it away from any bare metal foil or chrome parts.
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