[CamSS7]

Hello, I got a few different looking water spots on the back end of my car that I am not sure exactly how to deal with. Any suggestions on how to deal with these would be great.




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for reference, I have polished my car about a year ago (took days of 6+ hrs using a Random Orbital )and since then have changed my washing method. I don't think I need another polish yet since there are minor swirls on the car, so I would like to leave that as a last resort option if possible

[Gunkk]

CLR.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CLR-Calci...ottle/14574716


Rinse with distilled.

[ssmofo]

Vinegar works like a champ. Mix half and half with water.

[CamSS7]

Originally Posted by ssmofo

Vinegar works like a champ. Mix half and half with water.

Tried that, even tried 75/25 with no results, going to try CLR as someone suggested though

[CamSS7]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

CLR.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CLR-Calci...ottle/14574716


Rinse with distilled.

Do you dilute it? also by googling around I am assuming I wanna leave this on for a few seconds then wash it right?

[Silveradoss573]

I had very good results with meguiars water spot remover on my truck last month. It got sprayed by a sprinkler pretty good. Make sure you follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.

[kropscamaro16]

Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

I had very good results with meguiars water spot remover on my truck last month. It got sprayed by a sprinkler pretty good. Make sure you follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.

i have some of that stuff also works good thank god only had to use it once

[Adam's Polishes]

My experience with water spots like you have is you have to machine polish to remove them. Our Orange pad & Correcting Polish would do the trick.
Remember once they are removed to put n some good protection to keep it from happening again.

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...tion-detailing

[CamSS7]

CLR didnt work, it seems the only option is to polish.

[CamSS7]

Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

My experience with water spots like you have is you have to machine polish to remove them. Our Orange pad & Correcting Polish would do the trick.
Remember once they are removed to put n some good protection to keep it from happening again.

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...tion-detailing

thank you, I will try that. What would you recommend I use as protection after polishing it?

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by CamSS7

CLR didnt work, it seems the only option is to polish.

Was worth a shot. Wheel acid would be one very big step stronger and can dissolve even aluminum oxide... but it could also wreck the paint. And it's HF based, so very very bad juju if you get it on bare skin or breathe the fumes.

So since CLR didn't dissolve the spots at full strength then yes a machine polish is your next best bet. Much less risk of bad things happening to you or the car with a polisher!

[SSport16]

Carpro Spotless works well, but it may come down to a strip and polish, had that happen a few times...sucks but sometimes the only option.

[KirkH]

Originally Posted by CamSS7

thank you, I will try that. What would you recommend I use as protection after polishing it?

A polymer paint sealant like McKee's High Def Sealant, Chemical Guys Jet Seal, etc. is your best defense against hard water spots.

[OVRKLL]

Last resort, and it will work if done correctly.
Color sand with 2000grit and then polish out the fine scratches.
If you do go this route, don't press hard when sanding and use a block, you don't want to remove all the clear coat, just enough to remove the spots.