I worked out similar water spots on my wife

 

Soprry to here of your continuing difficulty and absolutely dumbfounded as to why the spots won't "dissolve" with a really good dose of water? Detailed cars for years and never had this kind of porblem. You should be able to get a water report from the city for free....they test for aresenic and what not. I'd really love to see the results to see if there is anything that will etch........

 

Randy

Did you try HD Cleanse from Zymol? This is the product they have to "strip" the surface. It works very well.

 

Power buffer and PPG polishing compound would do the trick. Might be cheaper to have a shop do it than buy everything to DYI; call around. Otherwise stop at an automotive paint store and ask the jobber what they recommend.

 

Clay bar for sure. I use the mothers one. $14.99 or less

Plexus will clean the plastic window!

Glass - some bon ami will get it right out (you can pick it up at most hardware stores)

 

Damn shame. Damn frustrating I'm sure.

For years I used a couple good products on my MGs with plastic folding windows with success. They are:

Novus # 1 plastic cleaner and shine

Novus # 2 fine scratch remover (for scratches & fading)

They also make

Novus # 3 heavy scratch remover (which I have not tried, as the above two products have always worked for me)

For a distributor near you call 800-548-6872.

I've cleaned a Miata top that was as yellow and scratched as it could be after 10 years use in FL. The first two products made a HUGE difference; if I'd had the third it would have really done the job. . . I was just helping a friend out.

 

for your plastic window, you might try running water over it while using your hand to softly buff out some of the water spots. you can feel the difference. then use a cleaner and plastic polish.

 

any update on your car's status? hopfully they will give you money to fix your car's paint.

 

I work at a auto body shop and this stuff is really common, all you need to do is get some 3M rubbing compound and rub it off. it will work in your rear plastic window also. Try it first on a small area before you do the rest of the car. you will have your car looking like new in no time. be sure to wash your car right after and give it a coat of wax.

 

I just had a patient in the office that installs and maintains sprinkler systems. I told him about your situation and he said that the apt complex will ultimately be responsible since you didnt park in a place where the water was SUPPOSED to get on your car.

Now the bad news. He also said that they use a type of "primer" in the pipes to hold them together. If this primer residue was in a new line, his words were "the paint will be shot and nothing will get it off " He was concerned that this may have happened to you as he has seen this before. Still I think the sprinkler co. would be at some fault, but indirectly. The landlord is responsible for providing you a secure residence, your car is an extension of this residence. You may also involve your insurance carrier if you have comprehensive coverage. Probably have a deductable.

Good Luck!