Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I've got some odd watermarking on the roof, boot, and screen pillars of the car which I can't seem to get rid of. Have a look at the attachment - the wing and door are just fine, but the screen pillar is starting to look like 80s black lepoard print Some areas (like the sides of the roof above the doors) are improving a bit with a wash and waxing, but I just can't seem to shift most of it. Any advice on sorting this out would be very appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I used to get this, If i washed the car and didnt dry it, Our house has a lot of lime in the water and it dries on and stains the paint... Annoying! Can only get rid of it with T-cut or simular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks to me like bird droppings damage, but a little difficult to tell from the picture. You could try some T Cut and see if that shifts it, or if that doesn't work a good bodyshop might be able to polish it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Can only get rid of it with T-cut or simular! OK - I'll give it a try. You mean something like 'T-Cut Color Fast Black' stuff you get in Halfrauds'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I had similar not long back, it took ages to t-cut out, it took a good few applications to shift, but it did come off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks to me like bird droppings damage, but a little difficult to tell from the picture. Yeah - I wanted a close up so you could see what it was like, but there's a lot of it over the car - don't think it's from birds. You could try some T Cut and see if that shifts it, or if that doesn't work a good bodyshop might be able to polish it out for you. T-Cut is starting to sound like the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 I had similar not long back, it took ages to t-cut out, it took a good few applications to shift, but it did come off! Given my girlfreind's away for the weekend, I think I've just found out what I'll be up to ... I think Jody may be right about the water quality, as it seems to be getting worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah uses t-cut but not the colou stuff, use the original then Auto Glym or something, Then from now on use rain water... as that wont stain the paint atall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKIVDreamer Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Good thread on Supraforums which might help... http://supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376274&highlight=vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Good thread on Supraforums which might help... Thanks! I'll give it a try ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 AutoGlym super resin polishshould do the trick. make sure after youve polished / t cutted you wax over after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 AutoGlym super resin polishshould do the trick. make sure after youve polished / t cutted you wax over after. I'll have a look for some! Luckily the marks are only on the roof and boot - my attention span is a little too short to do the whole car Do you know if supras have some sort of clear coat over the paint? I thought I saw a patch that looked as if it was peeling the other day in the middle of the roof ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Do you know if supras have some sort of clear coat over the paint? I thought I saw a patch that looked as if it was peeling the other day in the middle of the roof ... Yeah, before mine was painted it lifted a bit, Its really annoying.. my old celica started off with a small bubble then eventually all the laquer on the tailgate came off... I think it happens because of the sun drying the paint out and not enough polish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Got the same on mine, looks evan worse on a white car mate! use some t-cut, gets rid of it no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thought I'd post an update on this - there's no 'after' pics yet, but I'll get some soon ... T-Cut works miracles! I headed out to clean the car, gave it a wax (I used a jetwash, and it didn't exactly leave the car clean ...), and then slapped the t-cut over the affected areas (carefully following the instructions) ... Wow! On the windscreen surround the marks have completely gone! The roof and under-the-spoiler have a little way to go yet, but it's a big improvement Oh yeah - gave it a waxing after, too. A few more goes of that to clear the paintwork, and (when I've got the cash) a chat with gzaerojon to get new lights, and thing'll be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Glad to hear its gone mate, It used to annoy the hell out of me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Glad to hear its gone mate, It used to annoy the hell out of me.. Almost gone - luckily, in the meantime, the tree pollen from where I park my car, and road dust from building work near the office hides it well I may try it on the glass as well, as there are very similar marks on that. I tried vinager, white spirit, glass cleaner, elbow grease, and waving dead chickens over it, but nothing's worked yet ... It's little things like that paint problem (and the corroding chrome in the headlights) that makes the car look old. Can't wait till I get it all sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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