I made that mistake last Saturday.........

Waterspots have been there since, but its been raining daily.

 

Goood call. I love the Blade.
Tim, just a little wax should take it right out!
Michael

 

What he said, I use the leaf blower to get the water off and then Z6 for some of the annoying little buggers that show up on the black!

 

OK I will post my recommendation. And this is for after you got the spots out and don't want them coming back. Get one of those Mr. Clean Autodry kits. I use it....and I never get spots...and I don't need to hand dry it either...at least not 95% of the surfaces...

 

Thanks Michael...I have begun using the vinegar, which does a great job on the water spots on the metal, but it doesn't wasn't to work on the spots on the plastic, primarily the spoiler. Meguiars cleaner wax works on that, but it is obviously a bit more taxing. I normally don't wash my car in that hot of weather, but I live in an apartment with no hose attachments, the carwashes around here don't like you to bring buckets, and so the only place I can wash it is at my girlfriend's parents' house. As a result, the times I can wash it are a little tight....basically during the day on the weekends. As anyone around here knows, it has been HOT the last three weekends, but it was getting filthy. I can't wait to have my own water hose, spicket, and garage.

 

I love my waterblade! It has been a timesaver....

 

Can you just pick up a waterblade at an auto parts store?

 

Id imagine... I bought mine at Walmart. Its the CALIFORNIA WATER BLADE. Its super! I just keep mine in its container, and leave it in my trunk

 

 

I'll tentatively second this. I've only used it twice, once on the stang and once on the explorer, but it worked great. No residual haze that some had mentioned and no water spots. I'll be u sing it again today so here's to hoping I get the same results!

Jason

 

Does the vinegar work on glass as well? Since I had the windows tinted when the light hits it just right I see water spots on the windows, don't notice them on the paint (windveil blue).

 

It does work on the glass, but I don't know if I would chance it with the tint.

 

Ducky Water Spot Remover. This stuff really works! I have used it on jet-ski's and cars. It is made to remove tough water spots - and it works 100% of the time You can usually get it at any boating / jet ski dealership.

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=38428

 

Back to the tint shop, I just realized it is underneath the tint.

 

I actually emailed him with this question a while back for water spots on car windows. IMPORTANT..........THIS WAS FOR SPOTS ON GLASS. Here was his very prompt response:

1. rubbing with white vinegar, if that doesn't work
2. use a clay bar, if that doesn't work
3. use a mild abrasive like 3M 39009, if that doesn't work
Please Call me... at 732-833-8800

Best time to reach me is Monday, Tuesday & Thursday between 8:30 & 11:30 AM est.

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Thank You,
Sal Zaino
(732)833-8800
http://www.zainobros.com

 

Looks like an old dog can learn new tricks! For some strange reason, I had never heard of using white vinegar. Just tried it (50/50 mixture) and it works great. Thanks John

The Boss Hog . . . . . now spot free

 

I second this. We go out to Havasu/Parker for the summer alot, and my dad always makes me wipe off the waverunner (4 seater) every time I get it really wet. At the end of our trip, when we pull it out...I "ducky" it.

after the sun goes behind the hills....spray some on...wipe it off. And yes, it is safe on cars too. works VERY well.

 

I'm totally sold on my Mr. Clean. The filters work for 10 washes per unit, and are worth every cent. We have lots of minerals etc in the water around here, so it was always a race to get the car dry before it spotted. Now I use the final rinse and have a beer while the car dries. I use the microfiber drying towel on a few water holding recesses, and I'm done.

 

Yes, I use the Mr. Clean wash too. It works great...but the soap and filters are expensive...especially if you have a black car and wash your car 2-3 times a week.

 

I always found this to be a good overview with some tips like

: don't use a nozzle
: don't wash from the bottom up
: I always use microfiber to avoid swirls.

http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html

There are plenty of different opinions on this so arguments are futile... I just thought there were some good tips for folks if they were interested.