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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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As the post says my car is under attack. I live in a development and the sprinkler system goes off everynight... everywhere. I tried parking near and far and cant escape them. Why am I trying to escape them? Nasty white lil stains on my pretty black tC. Yes I love my new lil tC not to the point where i have the time to wash it everyday. Which i kinda been doing because i noticed this lil white marks are hell to clean off if they are not addressed soon. I've tried waxxing my car , even rainx'in the windows cause they stained the windows as well. But to to no avail the white stains return nightly. Thoughts? Suggestions?
Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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I'm sorry dude. You are going to have to move.
Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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thats called Hard Water my friend.... easiest way to remove that is waxin the car.. but kinda pointless if its going to happen everyday...
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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Try Mr. Clean auto dry.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Try parking on top of one of the sprinkler heads, won't show on underside of car and should be spaced far enough from other sprinklers not to get wet. At least it's not the chunky white spots from trees!!!Those WILL eat through your paint.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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Waterproof carcover X2!!
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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keep breaking the sprinkler heads until they get the point and make them aim better. They spray straight up when they are knocked off. LOL
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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also when you live in a warmer climate the water will buildup Sulfur in the sprinkler lines. I used to have that problem in MS... BAD JUJU... After a while it will hurt your paint...
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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keep breaking the sprinkler heads until they get the point and make them aim better. They spray straight up when they are knocked off. LOL
id have to agree with this
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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Wax the heck out of your car. Then you can get the hard water stains off with Meguiar's Quik Detailer, or another detailing lube, and a microfiber towel.

Or just get a waterproof car cover.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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A clay bar will take off the hard water stains. Keeping them off is a different matter. Have you tried talking to the management. Maybe they can water at a different time.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Evolution Material Car Covers, or just get teh factory car cover.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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They shouldnt water at night, Causes mildew and mold in the grass.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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it should be done just before dawn"^^^at least that what i was told
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