Hello everyone
Excuse me if you have read this in the welcome section but I was informed there may be more replies here.
Found this site out of necessity and from what I've been reading I couldn't be happier with the find. I wish my first thread could be a 'happier' one but this is not the case. Here's my dilemma: Bought a 2004 BMW M3 two months ago, Titanium silver in color. Went on a vacation and the car unknowingly was parked next to the resorts sprinkler system. Temperatures reached 35 degrees C and as a result have water spots that won't come off. I have tried water/vinegar mix, claying and a cleaner wax all of which seemed to reduce the spots but not totally eliminate them. They are smooth to the touch and therefore suspect etching. Because the car is silver, the spots are not noticeable unless viewed at the right angle under a fluorescent light; however, they still make me lose sleep at night.
My choices are: professional detailing or tackle it myself. From reading I believe I can handle the task and have decided on the following products: Porter Cable 7336, Mother's Clay Bar, Meg Medallion Paint cleaner or 3M Finesse It II, Klasse AIO and finally Klasse SG. Have read recently that Poorboy's products such as SSR 1 and 2, EX-P and Natty's wax are good alternatives, are these just alternatives or do the different options produce different results?
What should I do, let the pros handle it, leave it alone as it is not too visible or work carefully through this? I am not new to detailing but have never taken it this far; however, the satisfaction and gratification from a job well done is second to none for me.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Squider
BTW, thanks for the welcomes, first forum I've signed onto that is inviting rather than full of attitude.:beer
Excuse me if you have read this in the welcome section but I was informed there may be more replies here.
Found this site out of necessity and from what I've been reading I couldn't be happier with the find. I wish my first thread could be a 'happier' one but this is not the case. Here's my dilemma: Bought a 2004 BMW M3 two months ago, Titanium silver in color. Went on a vacation and the car unknowingly was parked next to the resorts sprinkler system. Temperatures reached 35 degrees C and as a result have water spots that won't come off. I have tried water/vinegar mix, claying and a cleaner wax all of which seemed to reduce the spots but not totally eliminate them. They are smooth to the touch and therefore suspect etching. Because the car is silver, the spots are not noticeable unless viewed at the right angle under a fluorescent light; however, they still make me lose sleep at night.
My choices are: professional detailing or tackle it myself. From reading I believe I can handle the task and have decided on the following products: Porter Cable 7336, Mother's Clay Bar, Meg Medallion Paint cleaner or 3M Finesse It II, Klasse AIO and finally Klasse SG. Have read recently that Poorboy's products such as SSR 1 and 2, EX-P and Natty's wax are good alternatives, are these just alternatives or do the different options produce different results?
What should I do, let the pros handle it, leave it alone as it is not too visible or work carefully through this? I am not new to detailing but have never taken it this far; however, the satisfaction and gratification from a job well done is second to none for me.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Squider
BTW, thanks for the welcomes, first forum I've signed onto that is inviting rather than full of attitude.:beer
