Flat Black Paint.. White Water Spots??

[nyuk98GT]

ZPounds09GT:

You can buy a gallon of distilled or deionized water at your local grocery store, or Target, or Wal-Mart. Should cost about $1.50 or less.

Check out autopia.org for detailing info. Read, read, read, before going at your paint with any products. Autopia is a pretty good site imho and, for certain, there are others but I don't know of them, lol.

There are two stickied threads at the top of this forum - tons 'o good info in them to get you started, too.

Seer:

Thanks for the additional info about water spots. I didn't realize those things were etched into the paint. Jeez, it's hard to keep a car clean! On my old car (black paint) I always followed a washing with a distilled water spritz and that kept the spots in check. I still do the same routine with the white car - spots respect no car.

Chris

 

[ZPounds09GT]

ZPounds09GT:

You can buy a gallon of distilled or deionized water at your local grocery store, or Target, or Wal-Mart. Should cost about $1.50 or less.

Check out autopia.org for detailing info. Read, read, read, before going at your paint with any products. Autopia is a pretty good site imho and, for certain, there are others but I don't know of them, lol.

There are two stickied threads at the top of this forum - tons 'o good info in them to get you started, too.

Seer:

Thanks for the additional info about water spots. I didn't realize those things were etched into the paint. Jeez, it's hard to keep a car clean! On my old car (black paint) I always followed a washing with a distilled water spritz and that kept the spots in check. I still do the same routine with the white car - spots respect no car.

Chris

The thing is I always towel dry my car after a wash.. So I'm not sure how the spots formed unless it was from after rain..

 

[nyuk98GT]

ZPounds09GT:

I use my trusty Vac-N-Blo to get rid of most of the water and follow with a distilled water spritz and towel dry. Despite being quick with the towel, I think that there is some local evaporation and that is what causes the solids to be left behind. Maybe it's just me but I find that black paint seems to dry quicker than lighter colors. Or, maybe I'm slowing down...

Chris

 

[Seer]

you should always use a quick detailer/waterless wash when you are drying your car. No exceptions, this prevents swirls.

 

[nyuk98GT]

Seer:

OK, will do. Thanks for the detailing advice!

Chris

 

[CaliforniaSpecial]

you should always use a quick detailer/waterless wash when you are drying your car. No exceptions, this prevents swirls.

I'm currently using the Chem Guys BL/Lava/V7 combo. So when hand drying after a routine wash I should spray some V7 on the car while it is still wet?

 

[Seer]

I'm currently using the Chem Guys BL/Lava/V7 combo. So when hand drying after a routine wash I should spray some V7 on the car while it is still wet?

V7 is a spray sealant, I'd go with something cheaper like optimum no rinse, in a 16oz bottle cut 15.5:.5 with distilled water.

 

[Grabber]

I gather that those are spots on your black vinyl stripes right?

If so, give Invisible Glass a shot.

Clay won't hurt it.

Only use dish soap when it is diluted and when you are trying to strip everything from the clear (usually done in preparation before a correction)

 

[ZPounds09GT]

I gather that those are spots on your black vinyl stripes right?

If so, give Invisible Glass a shot.

Clay won't hurt it.

Only use dish soap when it is diluted and when you are trying to strip everything from the clear (usually done in preparation before a correction)

They are on the matte black paint on my hood which is shown in my sig. I no longer use dish soap now by the way, I'm using a car wash without any wax or anything in it.

I was wondering about clay barring it also but wasn't sure if it would mess anything up.

Seer, if you don't mind, would you link me to a sealant safe to use, you said something about synthetic wax or something to that effect and I have seen some mentioning that but I don't want to waste money on the wrong products.

 

[Seer]

They are on the matte black paint on my hood which is shown in my sig. I no longer use dish soap now by the way, I'm using a car wash without any wax or anything in it.

I was wondering about clay barring it also but wasn't sure if it would mess anything up.

Seer, if you don't mind, would you link me to a sealant safe to use, you said something about synthetic wax or something to that effect and I have seen some mentioning that but I don't want to waste money on the wrong products.

https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=777&idcategory=0

 

[ZPounds09GT]

Thanks a ton. You've been a life saver. One more question to finish this off, would clay hurt the matte?

 

[Seer]

Thanks a ton. You've been a life saver. One more question to finish this off, would clay hurt the matte?

you don't need to.

http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2012/05/05/matte-paint-finish-myths/

 

[ZPounds09GT]

you don't need to.

http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2012/05/05/matte-paint-finish-myths/

I'm guessing by that article, you say that because it's not as susceptible to scratches? Claying helps remove extra dirt from the paint before a sealant is applied correct? If so, I would think it would NEED to be done to seal it properly and ensure that you don't seal over the dirt?

 

[Seer]

I'm guessing by that article, you say that because it's not as susceptible to scratches? Claying helps remove extra dirt from the paint before a sealant is applied correct? If so, I would think it would NEED to be done to seal it properly and ensure that you don't seal over the dirt?

the type of clear coat used on a matte finish is not the same used on a standard gloss finish. The satin/matte clears do not trap dirt and contamination like a gloss clear does.

Good diligent washes is really all you need with a matte finish. Now on the rest of your car that is gloss, you take care of it as normal.

There is truly less maintenance on a matte finished car, you just need to stay away from certain products.

 

[ZPounds09GT]

Alright, thanks for clarifying.

 

[CaliforniaSpecial]

V7 is a spray sealant, I'd go with something cheaper like optimum no rinse, in a 16oz bottle cut 15.5:.5 with distilled water.

Perfect, I already have some. I've kinda felt that rubbing a towel against my paint with only water on it was wrong. Appreciate the tip!