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Old 03-29-2008, 08:40 PM
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ok, so at home we have well water, so when the sprinklers turn on in the middle of the night i cant run out and wipe the car off. so in the morning the water has dried and leaves nasty spots all over Caroline. i wash and wax her, but u can still see the outline of the spots. does anyone how to get rid of these spots???
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i'd do whatever you can to not park in the way of the sprinklers. i know that in florida the sprinkler water is usually very dirty and over time it will leave your car looking like a rainbow.
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yeah i tried that, they hit every section of the yard. i turn them off but they get turned back on. i hate these sprinklers
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car cover?
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does anyone how to get rid of these spots???
the car cover is already ordered.
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Old 03-30-2008, 03:24 AM
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Claybar should get em out, if they are not set in there too long.
A mixture of white vinegar and water(in a spray bottle) will get the spots off your glass.
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try using a paint cleaner like meguairs scratch-x.
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