Rubber Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Just came back from 2 weeks offshore YAY!!! Bad news is that I left the car in the company car park and it appears to have had rust and water dripping down on top of it for 2 weeks. It's a concrete car park so it is limscale that is on the car. I was quite upset but my company told me in no uncertain terms that it is left at my own liability. In addition we're not supposed to leave our cars there overnight. Anyway I don't want to turn this post into a what I should do to my company but more - What is the best way to fix it? I went out with some Meguiars shampoo and hot water and gave it a scrub with a lambs wool mitt. It is coming off but very slowly. The rust appears to be coming off as well. Just want to comfirm this is the correct way forward or should I use a clay bar? I don't want to push it around the paint and scour it - I scoured the paint on my Celica when scrubbing off seagull poo. I polished the car about 4 weeks ago so the car should have some protection underneath. I'm going to go at it tomorrow, any advice appreciated. I did find this on the net but I'm not sure... http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-remove-lime-scale-from-a-car/ Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 perhaps try a claybar but I would speak to Tim at Envy Valeting for best advice for proceeding any further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I had a chat to Tim about a similar issue on a friends car and he suggested snowfoam then claybar. As Mike says its better to check first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 How about this? http://www.cillitbang.co.uk/sf2_all.shtml Sorry, for a serious answer, maybe this then claybar, lime prime but i'd still say envy valeting. http://www.autoperfection.com/shop/Auto ... 500ml.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Holy crap. I would also suggest clay bar,followed by a polish then wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Wash to remove any big bits, then a clay bar, then possibly some kind of mild paint cleaner (Scratch X etc) if it still shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Wash to remove any big bits, then a clay bar, then possibly some kind of mild paint cleaner (Scratch X etc) if it still shows. I dunno, paint cleanser may not be enough, but I hope it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 That's bad, but any carpark is your own liability , feel for you mate +1 on speaking to Tim He will give you the best advice Looks like you also have a bit of moisture in the car as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I dunno, paint cleanser may not be enough, but I hope it is True, but if that doesn't shift it then you'd need professional help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I dunno, paint cleanser may not be enough, but I hope it is True, but if that doesn't shift it then you'd need professional help. If you have the products to hand that someone (Tim) recommends then have a go..... if not then I would get a professional to sort it.... could be cheaper in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 What a complete bugger!! Really feel for you buddy, if it was me I'd get in touch with Tim at Envy before doing anything else at all. I really hope you get it all off successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ok Tim seems to be the man! I'll give him a shout. There are a couple of pro's around the Aberdeen area so worst case is that I cause some surface scratches and then get the whole car done over properly by a pro. Will have a better look in the morning and will have a go with the clay bar I think... Cheers for the advice, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Keep us posted on the outcome I hope you get it sorted without issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Warnes Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 A bizarre idea: Lay kitchen towel over the affected area and soak in lemon juice, it should soften/remove most of the limescale without damage to the paintwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 As I said, I had a go tonight in the dark just to see if I could budge it. It does seem to come off ok but difficult to see if it is leaving any lasting scuffs in the paint. Looks like there is moisture in the car but I think the stuff is all over the back windscreen as well That'll come off easiely though. I have PM'd Tim so I'll see what he thinks is best. Eager to have a go tomorrow though. Its eating away at me knowing it is like that outside!!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 As I said, I had a go tonight in the dark just to see if I could budge it. It does seem to come off ok but difficult to see if it is leaving any lasting scuffs in the paint. Looks like there is moisture in the car but I think the stuff is all over the back windscreen as well That'll come off easiely though. I have PM'd Tim so I'll see what he thinks is best. Eager to have a go tomorrow though. Its eating away at me knowing it is like that outside!!!! Chris Please wait for Tim to contact you....... you could cause more damage doing it DIY ... JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 A guy on Pistonheads reccommends simply white vinegar that he used on his Elise. Think I'll try some diluted vinegar tomorrow... Rubbing lemons!!! http://www.scirocconet.co.uk/forum/limescale-damage-paintwork-learn-from-mistakes-t4318.html Things could be worse!!! http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?165656-Limescale-removal-from-car-paintwork... I also ended up naviagting to this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGooQ8yYC0c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 To be fair I know Tim from Envy is highly regarded but surely Barry Scott knows more about limescale removal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 why nobody mentioning T-cut that's the first thing I would try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Because it's horrible abrasive destructive crap, probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Because it's horrible abrasive destructive crap, probably. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ouch, thats not the best now is it?! Thanks to Martin (for the text!) and Chris for the PM's. My 1st suggestion would be to try vinegar, not sure if white or malt is better but just try vinegar. it normally works very well for limescale and try it diluted 1st. Spray it on with a trigger bottle, allow to penetrate then rinse off. Try to avoid scrubbing and best course is to try and soak it off, hopefully the rust marks will go too. Once the worst is off follow it up with a thorough wash, then clay, cleanse and seal after. I guess its a lesson learnt, but hopefully recoverable and park elsewhere Best of luck and keep us posted please. Best wishes Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Top man Tim - cheers!!! Will give the vinegar a couple of minutes to soak and then try rubbing off - more pictures to follow tomorrow. If I do end up damaging the paintwork I'll just get a pro to sort it out - might as well get the whole car done while I'm at it I'll keep you updated, thanks for all your help guys. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 and then try rubbing off NO Tim said RINSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Try to soak as much as possible, and save the rubbing and scrubbing to be a last resort if you can. Cheers Tim PS love the SpursMadDave cillit bang comment...but personally I'd not risk it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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