txcobra Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Can anyone tell me the best way to get the plastic in the front grill to look black again? The hard water spots have turned it white...is it too late? Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudguy4 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Can anyone tell me the best way to get the plastic in the front grill to look black again? The hard water spots have turned it white...is it too late? Thanks for any advice. I took some foam glass cleaner and lathered mine up. I let is soak for a few minutes, and followed up with a thin microfiber towel in each crevice. If any residue was still left, take some Q-tips to it.....the glass cleaner does not have to a specific brand, but rather a strong foam really seems to eat away at dirt and water spots. Hope this works! Sudguy4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Can anyone tell me the best way to get the plastic in the front grill to look black again? The hard water spots have turned it white...is it too late? Thanks for any advice. Just take a mix of half vinegar and half water. Cleans it up like new. Great after washing the car before a wax, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks guys! You think that it will stay looking black after I do that? I know sometimes these things look great while they're still wet and as soon as they dry, the white residue comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudguy4 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 It may take a few cleanings, but I would suggest using both of these suggestions...eventually she should look "bling bling" clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 and to avoid this in the future, get one of those hose end contraptions that has a built in filter, so you can follow your final rinse with deionized water (you only use it to displace the mineral containing rinse water on the car that came from your home piping) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Blow dry your front end with a leaf blower. It will remove all water in your grill. No spots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawkpilot Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I sprayed a microfiber cloth with that Ice polish stuff, put the cloth over my finger and jammed it in and out of each hole 3 or 4 times. Worked fine and still looks good after a few days. Just another technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I too used the ICE to get rid of the spots and clean up all the black trim. Great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrawz24 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Man I just love this forum and the great men and women here.... I was thinking of asking the same question after washing my black stallion this week. Can washing your car in the direct sun light cause spots, or is it more to do with the hard water? I have spots on my hood, and on the top of the car, any suggestions about getting that out? Thanks everyone, this site is GREAT!!!!!! :happy feet: BigDrawz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudguy4 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Man I just love this forum and the great men and women here.... I was thinking of asking the same question after washing my black stallion this week. Can washing your car in the direct sun light cause spots, or is it more to do with the hard water? I have spots on my hood, and on the top of the car, any suggestions about getting that out? Thanks everyone, this site is GREAT!!!!!! :happy feet: BigDrawz BigDrawz, I would suggest the following as a first step. I prefer washing my car in the evenings, aroudn 7:00 or so....you have no direct sunlight, but here in AL, it's clear enough to see what you're doing. I would first start by re-washing your car if its been a driven anywhere since you washed it last. Small dirt particles can scratch a nice finish if you attempt to do any buffing on the car before at the very least rinsing the car off and towel drying it. Here is what I suggest for water spots...again, this is a baseline...without seeing a pic. of the spots, I can only assume they are minor and not a case of severe acid rain damage. 1. Use Meguire's No. 7 Mirror Glaze Hand Polish.....it should break down the calcium "rings" you are seeing from the spot and give the paint the nutrients it needs to breath, as well as add a really nice gloss....again, DO NOT perform this while the paint is hot or in direct sunlight....it could cause bad streaking. 2. Follow up with a quick rinse of the surface, and then towel-dry once again. This will help move any uneven polish across the entire span of the vehicle, and allow you to see if the product removed the spot. 3. If this did not work, PM me and I will research what I've done in the past. Hope this helps! Sudguy4 Detailer by heart 1992-2005 :happy feet: Disgruntled Accountant by trade 2006-present :jackinbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford blue blood Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 John you need to be hitting the books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbarnet Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Wish this thread would have been started a week earlier....I spent the better part of last Sunday afternoon with a bunch of Q-tips and Mothers Back to Black mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Wish this thread would have been started a week earlier....I spent the better part of last Sunday afternoon with a bunch of Q-tips and Mothers Back to Black mitch Yah, but I bet she look beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudguy4 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 John you need to be hitting the books! I was at work when I passed on these words of widsom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 get a Water Deionizer from Costco and do your entire wash and rinse and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just take a mix of half vinegar and half water. Cleans it up like new. Great after washing the car before a wax, too. Making it warm is even better, but remember, anywhere the vinegar goes. So goes your wax. So rewax it, then I'd coat the grill in ICE Liquid polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairpimp Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Water spots and white hazing of plastic is all contributed to hard water right. I rent deionized water tanks for $35 a month just to wash my rides and use a wet dry vac to suck the water out of the cracks. works great, sure you could find a company to provide you with those filters, just look for any industrial water supply place to get them. way better than those end of the hose attachments and makes washing your cars easy, even in direct sunlight. Then to get a awesome shine use an aresol dressing like magic 10 from malco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 sure you could find a company to provide you with those filters, just look for any industrial water supply place to get them. Or get them at Costco. $200 bucks ready to go with hose, nozzle and cart with wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Do you have a brand and model number for the filter system? I don't have a Costco out here and will need to order it. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax1228 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Do you have a brand and model number for the filter system? I don't have a Costco out here and will need to order it. Thx Mr. Clean system at Target or any major retailer. Right in the automotive section for $15. Issues gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Try ICE Woks great.......!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Blow dry your front end with a leaf blower. It will remove all water in your grill. No spots! Tried it. Wow! Highly recommend. Great suggestion. How simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKindaGuy Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Can anyone tell me the best way to get the plastic in the front grill to look black again? The hard water spots have turned it white...is it too late? Thanks for any advice. I don't think it is plastic...I think it is aluminum or SS as I have used very fine grade steel-wool on several occassions to get water-spots and blemishes out. And the steel wool did not scratch any part of the front of the grill or the black inside portion. And it shined up just as one would expect metal to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrawz24 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 BigDrawz, I would suggest the following as a first step. I prefer washing my car in the evenings, aroudn 7:00 or so....you have no direct sunlight, but here in AL, it's clear enough to see what you're doing. I would first start by re-washing your car if its been a driven anywhere since you washed it last. Small dirt particles can scratch a nice finish if you attempt to do any buffing on the car before at the very least rinsing the car off and towel drying it. Here is what I suggest for water spots...again, this is a baseline...without seeing a pic. of the spots, I can only assume they are minor and not a case of severe acid rain damage. 1. Use Meguire's No. 7 Mirror Glaze Hand Polish.....it should break down the calcium "rings" you are seeing from the spot and give the paint the nutrients it needs to breath, as well as add a really nice gloss....again, DO NOT perform this while the paint is hot or in direct sunlight....it could cause bad streaking. 2. Follow up with a quick rinse of the surface, and then towel-dry once again. This will help move any uneven polish across the entire span of the vehicle, and allow you to see if the product removed the spot. 3. If this did not work, PM me and I will research what I've done in the past. Hope this helps! Sudguy4 Detailer by heart 1992-2005 :happy feet: Disgruntled Accountant by trade 2006-present :jackinbox: SUDGUY4 thanks for all of the advice, the water spots were not that substantial. I simply washed the car after 7pm so that the sun did not aid in my drying of the car. And i bought one of those Mr. Clean filter washing things and did my final rinse with that, and the results are great..... Again thanks BigDrawz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I don't have a Costco out here and will need to order it. Thx No Costco? Isn't Texas part of the civilized world? try this site, I tried to make it a link but it was a no go. www.spotlesswatersystems.com Costco sold me model # DIC-20C for approximately $220 bucks (note; find a Costco!) Wash in the hot sun and walk away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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