Water spots on CR-V roof rails

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I stumbled upon this web page today, and all I can say is that some of this is known good advice, some of dubious safety to certain car parts, and some downright wacky and warranting the attention of the EPA. But I guess keeping an open mind is always a good thing. Use at your own risk. :)

Don't shoot the messenger please.




http://www.web-cars.com/detail/others.html
 
"On mildly oxidized factory paint mix 1 cup kerosene + 1 gallon water.

1. Wash car

2. Dry

3. Rub on mixture

4. Let dry do not dry with towel

Will take off worst of the oxidation. Shine will last.

Wax if you want."





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OMG!!
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It's like detailing tips for the mentaly challanged!! I'm sort of thinking about deleting this thread twice just to make sure nobody stumbles on it and actually follows some of that advice.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Alan B [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>"On mildly oxidized factory paint mix 1 cup kerosene + 1 gallon water.
1. Wash car
2. Dry
3. Rub on mixture
4. Let dry do not dry with towel
Will take off worst of the oxidation. Shine will last.
Wax if you want."


:eek: [/b]</blockquote>
Don't laugh. I believe kerosene was widely used to detail black cars back in the day.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by NSXNEXT [/i]
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Don't laugh. I believe kerosene was widely used to detail black cars back in the day. [/b]</blockquote>
They used to open veins to bleed out fevers too. "Back in the day" leaves a lot to be desired if you ask me. :) At least the cars were tougher and the music was better. ;)
 
"To remove bugs, tar, tree sap, gum and road grime, I found Turtles Waxe's "Bug and Tar" remover to be excellent."



Anyone ever used a product by Turtles Waxe's?
 
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<strong class='bbc'>
Don't laugh. I believe kerosene was widely used to detail black cars back in the day. [/b]</blockquote>
<em class='bbc'>I've got news for everyone: it still is used in some products today[/i]...eeek!


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That's part of where a lot of detailing problems come from, too. Back in the day, that's all that the "old-timers" had available so they accept it as "fact". Their paint probably never fell off and their cars probably looked better than most, so what was the problem?

Problem is, we now know better. I hate "bumping into" the old guy at Wal-Mart or AutoZone who's telling other potential customers to "git yerself sumdat rubbin compeowwnd, a gallin of kairosain and yer car, well, eet'l look like brandyew." (This is why I shop online now)

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Isn't kerosene in some bug removers?



How about that paint rubbing compound someone made that was comprised of Simple Green and Comet? :eek:
 
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Alan B
"On mildly oxidized factory paint mix 1 cup kerosene + 1 gallon water.
1. Wash car
2. Dry
3. Rub on mixture
4. Let dry do not dry with towel
Will take off worst of the oxidation. Shine will last.
Wax if you want." [/i]

This disclaimer should be added...

<strong class='bbc'>NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET OF THE VEHICLE!!![/b]

And you wonder why so many cars look bad......
 
here's another gem from that board:

"One trick I learned from my local Harley-Davison MC shop,was to use WD-40 to spray on the bike. All over. Let it sit for a few minutes and then use a high pressure washer with a soap soluction to remove the WD40 and all the oil and raod grime. Kept my bike shiny for years. Now, I don't advocate doing this to the painted and waxed surfaces of a car, but it works GREAT for cleaning the engine!"

Ok, I'm confused. He used it on his bike, but not the painted and waxed surfaces of a car, but maybe only the engine of your car?

*searching for valium*


Absolutely correct, Mike. That's the problem with labeling. A petroleum distiliate could be: kerosene, oil, octane, naptha, pentane, etc. Kerosene is very oily, and cleans well (any motorcycle owners will know what i'm talking about - cleans your chain real well), plus it's cheap! Sounds like the perfect product for a polish/cleaner/wax. :eek:

<strong class='bbc'>scariest thing from that board:[/b] It looks like a lot of those guys are "pro" detailers...eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
It's sort of funny to look a their board, then run over here and say, "guys, check this out!" hehe
 
When I was a kid, my grandfather's friend would coat the sides of his car with used motor oil to prevent rust in the winter time.



He probably used kerosene to take it off in the spring time.



What a mess--especially if you bumped into that car!
 
I'm not even sure what to call them--roof rails? I'm referring to the black plastic strips, both lengthwise and crosswise on the roof of our CR-V. Anyway, they are water-spotted. Before applying an ordinary polish (M205? Ultimate Compound? Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner?), I thought I'd better ask the brethren what what product they recommend to remove the water spots. I tried the 4-Star Pre-Wax Cleanser, but it didn't touch the spots.

I have a bottle of Duragloss 501 and I thought I might try that; but I'm afraid of staining the rails.

I welcome your suggestions. Thanks.

Al
 
The rails on top of the crv are luggage rails. Used to strap your luggage down. Anyways I normally use m205 with an orange LC pad and light pressure. Comes right out for me. Im sure others had a different way of doing it but just letting you know my way of doing it. Also if they are metal rails some fine brilliant pad with apc or opti metal polish works well too. Good luck.
 
SIDetailing said:
The rails on top of the crv are luggage rails. Used to strap your luggage down. Anyways I normally use m205 with an orange LC pad and light pressure. Comes right out for me. Im sure others had a different way of doing it but just letting you know my way of doing it. Also if they are metal rails some fine brilliant pad with apc or opti metal polish works well too. Good luck.
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Sounds like a reasonable approach to me :-B
 
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