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Old 06-25-2017, 11:39 PM   #1
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hard water spots

So i washed the car this weekend and i have very hard water in my area. The problem being the car started drying no matter how much i sprayed it and i have some pretty nasty water spots. Especially on the glass that just dont want to come off. Would Vinegar help get this stuff off?

any tips about keeping them from coming back that don't include getting one of those super filter systems for a couple hundered bucks?

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Old 06-26-2017, 06:21 AM   #2
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So i washed the car this weekend and i have very hard water in my area. The problem being the car started drying no matter how much i sprayed it and i have some pretty nasty water spots. Especially on the glass that just dont want to come off. Would Vinegar help get this stuff off?

any tips about keeping them from coming back that don't include getting one of those super filter systems for a couple hundered bucks?

Thanks,
Try a clay bar first, even on the glass. If that doesn't work, pick up CarPro's "Spotless". If that still doesn't work, you will probably have to polish them off. Depending on how bad the hard water spots are, you may have to venture past a finishing polish.

To prevent them from coming back, get a coating (Ceramic Pro, CQuartz, Pinnacle, GTechniq, Opticoat).

Glen will probably post here soon, so if he posts something different, i'd listen to him.
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Old 06-26-2017, 06:23 AM   #3
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Sounds good to me! I'd try diluted vinegar first, before buying a pro product.
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Old 06-26-2017, 02:04 PM   #4
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So i washed the car this weekend and i have very hard water in my area. The problem being the car started drying no matter how much i sprayed it and i have some pretty nasty water spots. Especially on the glass that just dont want to come off. Would Vinegar help get this stuff off?

any tips about keeping them from coming back that don't include getting one of those super filter systems for a couple hundered bucks?

Thanks,
To remove the spots you have gotten, the advice above is as solid as can be.

In regards to preventing them in the future, there is really no way to do so unless you get those filtration systems you were talking about to filter out the minerals from your water.

Best you can do is to make sure you aren't leaving the car in the sun when you are drying and try no to let any water dry on the surface on the car. If you do, a simple spray with a detail spray of your choice should remove anything that is fresh.
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Old 06-26-2017, 03:32 PM   #5
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Wash car in shade only. This time of year when it's hot outside, do it only in the cool of the morning at sunrise. Do a pooling rinse after completing the car to remove as much water as possible from the surface.

Since you have hard water, a durable sealant to keep spots from etching. Lots of good sealants to choose from. Carpro Reload, Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish, Collinite 845, Sonus Ion, etc.
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Old 06-26-2017, 04:22 PM   #6
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So i washed the car this weekend and i have very hard water in my area. The problem being the car started drying no matter how much i sprayed it and i have some pretty nasty water spots. Especially on the glass that just dont want to come off. Would Vinegar help get this stuff off?

any tips about keeping them from coming back that don't include getting one of those super filter systems for a couple hundered bucks?

Thanks,
Check out this link on removing water spots.

http://adamspolishes.com/how-to-remove-water-spots
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Old 06-27-2017, 02:15 AM   #7
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Thanks for all the tips guys its greatly appreciated. I might just have to invest in at least a water softener. Its just getting to hot to do it during the day since i have no shade to wash the car in till very late in the afternoon.
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Old 07-09-2017, 05:06 PM   #8
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Check out chemical guys they make a hard water spot remover. I used it on my wife’s car bc it gets hit all the time by the sprinklers. That stuff was a miracle less than 30 mins on the whole side and it was looking brand new again. Just use a spray on wax or sealant after using too.
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Old 07-09-2017, 05:19 PM   #9
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Test the water. You should buy a simple chuck. Worth every penny
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Old 07-09-2017, 07:57 PM   #10
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Hey ironically I learned this weekend you can use the Mr Clean erasers on this issue. Especially on your glass. I went to a local wrap shop and they used it ever so gently to my 1LE wrap. There was stains on it from hell. They tried every cleaner in there shop on it to no avail. Then they called there wrap customer support and asked what to do and they said to use the Mr Clean white padded erasers.They rubbed it slowly and ill tell you they spots are gone. They warned me don't rub to hard for to long or it will strip the color from the wrap. Trust me it worked. All they added was a little bit of water and patience.
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Old 07-09-2017, 08:22 PM   #11
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Get a water softener problem solved
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Old 07-09-2017, 11:24 PM   #12
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buy a simple chuck?
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Old 07-10-2017, 08:28 AM   #13
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be VERY VERY careful with a Mr Clean eraser pad. it IS an abrasive, and will scratch. i wouldn't recommend it for wraps or clear coat, but at least with paint you can polish it out which you can't dont on a wrap. it's ok on trim very lightly, but the idea of anywhere else scares me. will it work, sure. will in induce other marks? yes.
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