Waterspot stains
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So, I washed Scarlett today in the 95 degree heat, and I went inside to cool down for a bit. needless to say, I had a lot of waterspots. So, I got out the Z-6 and wiped it down. Amazingly, some of the little buggers didn't want to come up. If I polish on them really hard, they come up, but is there anything easier? Will they come off the next time I wash the car? I have never not dried my car immediately after washing it, but I felt a little dizzy today, so I went into the AC and sat down a bit. I am just shocked at how much water seems to stain the finish!
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White vinegar will get them off if they arent too baked in. I keep some in a spray bottle.
The one thing that will reliably get them up is a clay bar. But this will strip off the wax too.
The one thing that will reliably get them up is a clay bar. But this will strip off the wax too.
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Originally posted by KansasCityTim@July 30, 2005, 8:57 PM
So, I washed Scarlett today in the 95 degree heat, and I went inside to cool down for a bit. needless to say, I had a lot of waterspots. So, I got out the Z-6 and wiped it down. Amazingly, some of the little buggers didn't want to come up. If I polish on them really hard, they come up, but is there anything easier? Will they come off the next time I wash the car? I have never not dried my car immediately after washing it, but I felt a little dizzy today, so I went into the AC and sat down a bit. I am just shocked at how much water seems to stain the finish!
So, I washed Scarlett today in the 95 degree heat, and I went inside to cool down for a bit. needless to say, I had a lot of waterspots. So, I got out the Z-6 and wiped it down. Amazingly, some of the little buggers didn't want to come up. If I polish on them really hard, they come up, but is there anything easier? Will they come off the next time I wash the car? I have never not dried my car immediately after washing it, but I felt a little dizzy today, so I went into the AC and sat down a bit. I am just shocked at how much water seems to stain the finish!
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Originally posted by KansasCityTim@July 30, 2005, 9:13 PM
I have only used a claybar once, but I am getting the impression that if an clayba doesn't get it out, nothing will.
I have only used a claybar once, but I am getting the impression that if an clayba doesn't get it out, nothing will.
I think the vinegar trick will work...If not, you can pick up some polish (NOT RUBBING COMPOUND) like Klasse and that should do the trick.
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Mothers gold showtime instant detailer.
I get water spots every time I wash - due to the water here. This stuff removes them easily
Meguires NXT Speed Detailer spray also does great.
I get water spots every time I wash - due to the water here. This stuff removes them easily
Meguires NXT Speed Detailer spray also does great.
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Originally posted by AJC@July 30, 2005, 11:25 PM
Mothers gold showtime instant detailer.
I get water spots every time I wash - due to the water here. This stuff removes them easily
Meguires NXT Speed Detailer spray also does great.
Mothers gold showtime instant detailer.
I get water spots every time I wash - due to the water here. This stuff removes them easily
Meguires NXT Speed Detailer spray also does great.
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The spots will come off the next time you wash the car provided that you use a good wash solution.
I have been using the Meguiars NXT car wash.
It is formulated to emulsify dirt and grime and water spots. The key is to not wash/dry in direct sun light.
I have been using the Meguiars NXT car wash.
It is formulated to emulsify dirt and grime and water spots. The key is to not wash/dry in direct sun light.
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I just wipe them with a damp cloth or chamois and then wipe dry with a micro fiber, seems to work just fine. never had a waterspot that required clay bar, thats gotta be some hard water :shock:
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I basically use glass cleaner with a nice soft cloth if I find any residual spots that I may have missed. Of course, do it in the shade and after the metal has cooled. Use the california wiper. It does wonders and takes only a few minutes.
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Originally posted by Dusty1@July 31, 2005, 6:25 AM
I use a California Water Blade to "squeegee" off the standing water before it dries. Anything left gets the chamois.
I use a California Water Blade to "squeegee" off the standing water before it dries. Anything left gets the chamois.
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Originally posted by KansasCityTim@July 30, 2005, 11:32 PM
What about if they have been dried for awhile?
What about if they have been dried for awhile?
They have dried by the time I get to the detailing spray- I have a Black stang, so water spots are my nightmare...
It works everytime. I also wash the car towards the evening and pull it into my garage to dry it.
But no matter how fast i try to dry the car in the shade - I always end up with hard water spots dried on by the time Im done, the two products I mentioned get them off.
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You shouldn't wash a car in 95 degree heat. 2 seconds after you spray water on the sizzling metal body, you'll start get water spots. Wait until it cools down outside or the sun goes down.