Pls Help..stubborn water spot problem

black beauty · #1 07-06-2004

my car is only one yr old and after washing my car today i found so many water spots.I know you're suppose to dry the car after washing or raining but i don't have time for that. I tried using many auto cleaners and detailers but they're still there.WHAT CAN I DO..PLS HELP!

supercharged · #2 07-06-2004

You don't have time to dry your vehicle?

Removing those water spots will take a long procedure - much longer then drying your car - and maybe even more than one application. You might want to start with washing and drying your car, then claying your vehicle, using a clay bar with Showtime Instant Detailer. Once that's done - use Scratch Remover applying it with a foam applicator. Then an application of Sealer and Glaze, and top that off with Pure Carnauba Wax. Try to do it just on one half of your hood - see the results for yourself. You will probably like it so much, that you will be able to find time to do your whole car. And remember - if you have a dark color car - it needs more attention then light color.

Forrest T. · #3 07-06-2004

Water spots are a fact of life unless you have access to deionized water.

To minimize it, I'd suggest when done washing you remove the nozzle and let the water flood across the paint at low pressure. This will sheet most of the water drops off.

Then, dry it with a good towel (like a microfiber waffle weave) or use a leaf blower to blow all the water off the car.

To remove the spots already there, do as supercharged suggested, or use some white vinegar 50/50 with distilled water - soak a towel in it, lay on the water spots for a minute or so, then rise and dry. If that doesn't work, you'll need a light polish to remove the spotting.

black beauty · #4 07-07-2004

Supercharged...do u mean applying the carnuba wax "on top" of the sealer-n-glaze then buff off all together..... or buff off the sealer-n-glaze first then apply the wax second?

black beauty · #5 07-07-2004

does vinegar harm the paint's finish since it's very acidic?

supercharged · #6 07-07-2004

Sealer and Glaze, buff off, then apply a coat of wax. Let wax haze, then buff it off. You will get better results if you use microfiber towel.

Craig B. · #7 07-07-2004

Just FYI, no vinegar will not harm your paint...but be sure to thoroughly wash after using it...