water spots

[jackderuki]

Can anyone recommend a hand product I can use for water spots. I really don't want to bring it to a detailer. My past experience with black cars with clear coat, is that no matter how good the detailer is, you always see 'swirl marks'

Thanks,

Jack

[Popolou]

I've read of a number of those in-line adaptors that soften the water meaning you don't get Ny water marks left over. Check the back of a few motoring mags and you might see them advertised. Dunno how good they work, but i suspect its best to solve the problem from the source rather than exhaust yourself with the prep work

Regards

Popolou

[greerj1]

The spots are residue in the water. Used distilled water for the final rinse. Particulate free. Much cheaper than a detailer. No filtration system will completely remove all suspended solids. Or get a white car.

Jim Greer

[Westcoaster]

As mentioned, water spots are the result of material left behind after the water dries.

From you post I didn't get a sense of what you were trying to do, prevent them or remove existing ones?

1) Anyway, to prevent them, either use purified or filtered water or dry the car after washing.

2a) To remove eisting spots, your first effort is with detailing clay which will get most of the spots...

2b) Follow this with by polishing with a random action orbital polisher with a very mild abrasive and you should get the rest.

Now that you are spot free, see # 1 above!

[zegypt]

from a little online research:

Removing water spots is fairly easy if you catch them soon enough. Re-washing your vehicle won't do a thing. Instead, mix up a solution of 1/2 distilled water and 1/2 distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle and carry it in your vehicle along with a soft, clean cloth. When you notice water spots, move the vehicle into the shade, let the surface cool down, spray the paint with this water/vinegar solution and wipe it off with the soft, clean cloth. The spots should come right off. Your waxed surface may be dulled by this solution, so apply a coat of wax when you get the chance.