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| khansmith |
05-05-2010 07:31 AM |
Removing Water Spots from Metal
Hey All:
I found some water spots that formed on some of my metal parts. It looks like calcified water spots to be exact. Anyway, I found spots on some polished cast aluminum parts and polished stainless parts that I can't seem to buff out with my Mother's power ball and metal polish. Any tips from the crew here?
Thank You!
Khan
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| twobjshelbys |
05-05-2010 10:43 AM |
A light vinegar and water solution can cut the calcium. It's probably down in the texture of the metal.
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| MikeCo |
08-27-2010 12:06 PM |
I have had excellent results with "Autosol Metal Polish". I tried the Mother's Metal Polish and it failed to remove the spots completely from my aluminum fuel tank and wheels. Used the Autosol with complete success. Great product and it has been around for many years.
Mike
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| randlej |
08-27-2010 01:05 PM |
West marine sells water spot remover for boats. I've used it on gelcoat and glass and it emulsifies the hard deposits.
I think it would work equally well on chrome but confirm that it is ok for metal 1st.
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| PatBuckley |
08-27-2010 01:36 PM |
If all else fails try some mag wheel cleaner - it is quite acidic so remove it promptly.
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| madmaxx |
08-27-2010 01:47 PM |
You can get some 3000 grit wet/dry sand paper it will cut through light spots, then go over with Mother aluminium polish. NOTE I SAID 3000!!!!!!! it is hard to find, if that dont work get 2000 grit, then 2500 than finish with 3000 grit.
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| chiefshocker |
09-21-2013 07:32 PM |
I know its an old post.. but try coca-cola for water spots
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