Waterspot tips?

[GaryH2]

Anyone got any tips for getting rid of waterspots?

My 07 Expy has waterspots all over the roof and hood. Of course its black so when it gets rained on and then gets sunny, the spots get baked in. Its also an EL so there's a good bit of real estate to cover there.

I've tried cleaner wax and a clay bar with no real sucess. I have some "Water Spot Remover" from someone (Meguires maybe) but haven't tried it yet.

(Part of me is thinking to let it go and when the paint peels off of the hood and rear hatch (Its on its way, noticed more bubbles today), plastidip the whole rig! )

 

[GAINMOB]

U have to keep it wet at all times...or use the stuff that u can attach to hose for spot free rinse...easier to just keep misting the truck

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

 

[toms89]

U have to keep it wet at all times...or use the stuff that u can attach to hose for spot free rinse...easier to just keep misting the truck

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

When?? Are you talking about as you wash it or 24/7 ?? lol..

 

[toms89]

Anyone got any tips for getting rid of waterspots?

My 07 Expy has waterspots all over the roof and hood. Of course its black so when it gets rained on and then gets sunny, the spots get baked in. Its also an EL so there's a good bit of real estate to cover there.

I've tried cleaner wax and a clay bar with no real sucess. I have some "Water Spot Remover" from someone (Meguires maybe) but haven't tried it yet.

(Part of me is thinking to let it go and when the paint peels off of the hood and rear hatch (Its on its way, noticed more bubbles today), plastidip the whole rig! )

Guess it really depends on how deep it goes into the clear coat. Would not expect clay bar to remove it. It's good at removing dirt, etc that's on the surface of the paint. Polishing compound should work. Rubbing compound if its really bad. It can take several applications.. It actually removes a bit of the clear coat so you must use with care and follow directions. Then you still have to wax afterwards to protect the paint. But I am no expert by any means. Just based on my experience.

I would try your waterspot remover first as it is likely less harsh.

 

[GaryH2]

U have to keep it wet at all times...or use the stuff that u can attach to hose for spot free rinse...easier to just keep misting the truck

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

The problem isn't when I wash it, its when it rains and that dries. Summer t-storms are the worst when they pass through, hot black Expy, t-storm, then the sun bakes the waterspots into the paint. I've also got waterspots when the site watertruck dust control "accidentally" sprays down the engineer's lot and all the cars, trucks and ATVs.

 

[GAINMOB]

I think there's a protective that can be sprayed on the trucks from the dealership other than that I dont know...a real good wax so the rain beads off I guess

Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club (HRC3)

 

[Starman]

After owning a 99 Cobra, 2001 f150 4x4, and 2002 EB Exploder...all black...I will never buy a black car again. Living in Florida is brutal on black paint unless you wax it frequently. That means every 2-3 weeks if you park in the sun. If you have a garage, or shade, you can go longer between waxing. The spots are there because you don't have a layer of wax to protect the finish.

Not knowing the condition of your paint, I would take to a professional detailer, may cost you 100-150$. Then start waxing often. If you try to get the spot out, and you don't know what your doing, you will have swirl marks everywhere, and that looks worse IMO. I know, I've done it on two of my cars.

If your paints not worth saving, go with plastidip. I getting ready to buy the DYC sprayer and do my Expy.

 

[Canadian Expy]

You can use a polish to get rid of any that are there now. Then a good wax.
After that quick detailer after it rains each time to keep them from staining

 

[superexpy]

Try ReJex. Its good stuff. I use it on my 91 SHO with original pant and it looks brand new The hood, roof and trunk are wraped carbon fiber. thats why it looks flat.

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[carlos08]

Try using vinegar. Dampen a microfiber towel then gently rub the spot. Just apply wax or sealant after using the vinegar.

 

[Papaboo]

Water spots UGH!

What I have found out about water spots will make you crazy trying to get rid of them.
I was told they are mineral deposits left when the water evaporates from your car's surface. I asked a local detailer where I get my cras detailed and he told and showed me his answer to washing a car and letting it dry without water spots. A 6 grand reverse osmosis water unit to rinse the cars off with after washing them.
To keep it spot free, wax your butt off, he uses Maguire's, (his preference), and then when it rains try to wipe it down, (damp towel it), to get the excess water off! The extra wax helps, I try to keep my cars waxed and clean and use a dust mop thats hand held to keep the dust off before I get around to giving it a bath. Go to Autogeek.org The Original California™ Duster for 24.99. If its dusty, just driving on local roads, forget when you have to go thru construction.
Just my own experience with trying to fend off water spots. My wife's car stays in the garage and only comes out on sunny days unless it has to. I found it cuts my work in half!

 

[Summers22]

What about getting water spots off glass?

 

[BT1288]

Flat stove top cleaner, works like a charm.

 

[rexster314]

Haven't had that problem for a while but vinegar on a microfiber towel or wax applicator sponge always worked well for me, on paint and on windshield water spots

 

[k9education]

I haven't had any water spots since I started washing my car at night.

 

[detailer03]

use a jewelers loop. what you might very well have are what is known as acid rain spots. Living in an industrial area you will get that. sometimes they are nothing more then hard water spots, or if you used too much car soap. There are products out there to remove hard water spots. But if you have acid rain spots, you can tell by using a jewelers loop or good magnifying glass. You will see the primer. Sometimes the only solution is body shop to sand and repaint.

 

[jeff kushner]

I feel for you. I have well-water so I have a water softener and the salt that;s left is really bad. I just bought a 200' "magic hose" and last weekend, I connected it directly to my Welltrol tank before the softener and it worked perfectly...no salt residue!

Black is the most difficult color to keep clean but to me, it's also looks the best!

jeff

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

bon ami or barkeepers friend will spruce up your glass.
if you get it "clean", try rainx-two applications.
hope it helps. these are my methods only.

 

[Muddy Bean]

I've owned a ton of cars and have tried a lot of ways to get a spot free rinse to prevent water spots. I've also washed at night, during rainfall, and in the shade. I love washing during a good rain (non lightning) because it usually leaves a spot free rinse, but what I've been doing lately that works absolutely perfect, is this:
Buy a garden sprayer, (2-5 gallon), then buy several gallons of distilled water...and just distilled water. Don't buy the purified water with "taste enhancing minerals added". Fill the sprayed with your distilled water, pump it up and have it ready to go after a wash. Rinse car with hose, and then rinse generously with your distilled water sprayer. I go through about two-three gallons rinsing my EL. Rinse and rinse again. You want to basically replace the hose water with the distilled water so if it's pooling anywhere or gathering in door seams, door handles, hatch seams/drains be sure to flood those areas with the distilled water and I promise you you'll have a spot free rinse for literally the cost of a few 89 cent gallons of water. I've done this a bunch of times and it works.



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[GAINMOB]

Water spots come from hard water

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