Annoying water spots.

Castillojp86 · 07-18-2016, 09:36 PM

Anybody have any tips on removing these and preventing them? They're all over the car...

jaysonstuart · 07-18-2016, 09:45 PM

White vinegar and water works. make like a 50/50 solution in a spray bottle and they should come off rather easy.

But to avoid it all together I'd seal your paint after you clean off the water spots.

Castillojp86 · 07-18-2016, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysonstuart

White vinegar and water works. make like a 50/50 solution in a spray bottle and they should come off rather easy.

But to avoid it all together I'd seal your paint after you clean off the water spots.

Thanks!!

That_old_guy · 07-18-2016, 10:19 PM

spray wax and a microfiber towel, lubes the paint while you wipe the spots off and adds a layer of protection in the process

Castillojp86 · 07-19-2016, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That_old_guy

spray wax and a microfiber towel, lubes the paint while you wipe the spots off and adds a layer of protection in the process

Any brands you recommend?

Glen e · 07-19-2016, 08:21 AM

Most spray waxes won't take off water spots, especially if the water spot is mineral based. Fine polish will usually take them off if the vinegar above doesn't work. A good polish at your auto parts store is Meguires 205, follow with meguires Quik wax.

Adam's Polishes · 07-19-2016, 10:24 AM

My experience is, it usually takes polishing to remove water spotting.
To keep from getting them in the future it helps if you keep a good coat if protection like a sealant or a carnauba wax.

Quiksilver16ss · 07-19-2016, 07:10 PM

Dry your car after u wash it. Regular rain doesn't leave water spots on my car unless it was just washed.

Slem · 07-19-2016, 07:52 PM

Like Glen said quick wax, this is awesome stuff , http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product/ultimate-quik-wax

bhavyas · 07-21-2016, 02:08 AM

Castillojp86 · 07-24-2016, 03:08 PM

So clay didnt work, had to use meguiars ultimate compound, then their ultimate polish. Once the spots where gone i applied 2 coats of meguairs ultimate liquid wax. Thanks everyone for their input!!

KirkH · 07-26-2016, 08:46 AM

I attached a $40 Culligan whole house water filter to my hose and I got a spot free rinse! I don't know how many rinses I will get from this one filter, so I don't know if it is cost effective yet.

Other options:
rinse car with distilled water after wash at 59 cents per gallon
spot free rinse system for $200-500

Ace01 · 09-14-2016, 04:12 PM

This week the neighbors sprinkler system got half my car and left calcium water spots all over the car Pissed me off!!!! Tried number 36 polish and orange pad and it only took some of them off. Ordered number 34 polish and a new fiber pad. Dam water is like acid coming out his well.

Ace01 · 09-14-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Castillojp86

So clay didnt work, had to use meguiars ultimate compound, then their ultimate polish. Once the spots where gone i applied 2 coats of meguairs ultimate liquid wax. Thanks everyone for their input!!

Glad to see you got them off. What kind of pad did you use?

07-18-2016, 09:36 PM	#1
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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Most spray waxes won't take off water spots, especially if the water spot is mineral based. Fine polish will usually take them off if the vinegar above doesn't work. A good polish at your auto parts store is Meguires 205, follow with meguires Quik wax. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	My experience is, it usually takes polishing to remove water spotting. To keep from getting them in the future it helps if you keep a good coat if protection like a sealant or a carnauba wax. Last edited by Adam's Polishes; 07-20-2016 at 07:12 AM.

07-19-2016, 07:10 PM	#8
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	Dry your car after u wash it. Regular rain doesn't leave water spots on my car unless it was just washed. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

07-24-2016, 03:08 PM	#11
Castillojp86 K-Camaro Drives: 2016 V6 1LT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Anywhere Posts: 86	So clay didnt work, had to use meguiars ultimate compound, then their ultimate polish. Once the spots where gone i applied 2 coats of meguairs ultimate liquid wax. Thanks everyone for their input!! Attached Images

07-18-2016, 09:45 PM	#2
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 685 View My Garage	White vinegar and water works. make like a 50/50 solution in a spray bottle and they should come off rather easy. But to avoid it all together I'd seal your paint after you clean off the water spots.

07-18-2016, 10:19 PM	#4
That_old_guy Drives: 2016 Jetta sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 61	spray wax and a microfiber towel, lubes the paint while you wipe the spots off and adds a layer of protection in the process

07-19-2016, 07:52 PM	#9
Slem Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS (Auto) Loaded Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 485 View My Garage	Like Glen said quick wax, this is awesome stuff , http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product/ultimate-quik-wax

07-26-2016, 08:46 AM	#12
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	I attached a $40 Culligan whole house water filter to my hose and I got a spot free rinse! I don't know how many rinses I will get from this one filter, so I don't know if it is cost effective yet. Other options: rinse car with distilled water after wash at 59 cents per gallon spot free rinse system for $200-500 __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

09-14-2016, 04:12 PM	#13
Ace01 Drives: 2018 1LE SS "Silver Bullet" Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Charlotte Posts: 619	This week the neighbors sprinkler system got half my car and left calcium water spots all over the car Pissed me off!!!! Tried number 36 polish and orange pad and it only took some of them off. Ordered number 34 polish and a new fiber pad. Dam water is like acid coming out his well.

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