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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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How do I remove those rain spots?

After having my car at a GM dealer for 6 effing months I get it back covered in dirt. I brought it to the car wash, and then hand waxed it, but no matter how may times I wash it, there's these water spots on the hood and trunk that won't go away. Is it under the wax or something? If anyone knows how I can remove this I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Have you tried clay bar?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Vinegar and water sometimes works.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Vinegar and water? Cool! I am so glad I found this place, there's so many things I have learned already!
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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If a clay bar does not work, you may need to buff with a mild abrasive.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Another vote for the vinegar and water....just remember to rewax the car after doing it!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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Sooo...

I take it that the vinegar/water combo takes wax off a car.
What ratio do you guys like to use??
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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I like the water and vinegar idea but what is a clay bar?
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