water spots on hood

[twomad]

2011 gti with black hood that has water stains on an can't remove them. I have tryed cleaner wax,detailing spray. I don't know what to use to clean it with. any help would be great.

 

[Scott0321]

Try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. These little pads work wonders on just about everything on my boat.

 

[door54]

A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Or if you can find it at a marine shop or your dealer...a product called Mr.Duckey. Its pricey, like say $15 a bottle but it smells purdy

 

[470]

Magic eraser will leave fine scotches on the black finish. I just use Meguires soap and soft water. I also have the black GTI SE so I know what your going though. I think he meant Just Ducky not Mr Duckey as the water spot remover and yes it does work.

 

[door54]

Yup, I stand corrected. Just found a bottle of it in the garage. Product name- DUCKY 32oz. at the dealer for $12.95 Got a little duck wearing shades on the front label.

 

[red2blue]

wd40......

 

[twomad]

thanks for the replies i have never had such a hard time cleaning a finish like that the ski is only used in fresh water and cleaned a lot. i will try those tips thanks again

 

[twomad]

A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Or if you can find it at a marine shop or your dealer...a product called Mr.Duckey. Its pricey, like say $15 a bottle but it smells purdy

thanks for the tip on the vinegar/water it worked awesome an the ski hasn't look this good since i bought it

 

[door54]

Yeah, its funny. Sometimes the cheapest and simplest fixes work out for the best.
Glad you're happy with the results.
Once you remove that stubborn spotting I suggest laying down a protective coat of polish and wax as well. I prefer the Meguiars Marine RV product line.

 

[Scrubbs]

A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

Thank you muchly Door54.

Tried it and it worked like a damn!!! My wife liked the cheapness of it.......

The downside?

Every time we take it out I have this irresistible urge for french fries!

 

[Dr Honda]

Now that it's clean... put a coat of wax on it. That will keep the stains in check.

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The downside?

Every time we take it out I have this irresistible urge for french fries!

Funny...


My old shop truck was a Diesel, and I was making Bio-Fuel for it. (from old fry oil) I felt the same way whenever I was driving it with the windows down. (lol)

 

[dgd]

I am a vinegar & water person myself but the following product (Speed Gloss) has some good reviews on the Malibu Boat Owners website:

http://www.performanceboatcandy.com/