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Removing water spots on car finishes
My Dodge Ram Quad Cab pickup has numerous hard water spots on the finish, Can a solution of Muriatic acid and water remove these spots successfully?
Marty ScheeperReal Estate agent - Antelope, California
2005
It will remove the hard water spots, but may remove the pickup as well. Muriatic acid is way, way, way, too strong a material to use for an application like that. If no commercial product works, vinegar [in bulk on eBay or Amazon] and water will.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005
Forget the acids, get a good quality rubbing compound [on eBay or Amazon] from your local auto specialty paint shop.
James Watts- Navarre, Florida
2005
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