Insanely hard water spots – How to remove?

toicy4ya · 07-15-2012, 12:54 AM

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psnt1ol · 07-15-2012, 06:24 PM

I was on a job 2 weeks ago and the clients sprinklers went off on the side when I parked. I didn't realize this until the end of the day. It was a warm day by Northern California standard - mid 90s so I ended up with water spots all over.

I used CG citrus wash the following day and it cleared it up a bit but the spots were still there. I used a vinegar/water solution ( 1 to 4 ) the day after and it did the trick. I sprayed it on and let it dwell for about 40 sec in the shade then rinsed off immediately with a pressure washer.

The only down side was that it dulled the paint a bit. I believe it striped the wax/sealant that i had on the car. I re-applied the sealant and everything is good again.

A side note..... I routinely have 2 layers of sealant followed by a layer of wax on the car. I think this is a big factor in my water spots removal without any scrubbing or rubbing. IMO

JohnnyT · 07-15-2012, 06:28 PM

I just had a very similar issue to deal with this morning. Was at the Jersey shore last week and ended up with serious water spots all over my front hood. Salt from the ocean had settled on the car and a sprinkler hit the car at night and then all the little salt water beads just baked in the hot sun all day.

I washed and clayed. Then I used Meguiars 105 polish by hand to get them off. Took alot of elbow grease but it did the job. I then topped it with Collinite 845.

Just grateful it wasn't all over the entire car.

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psnt1ol Lieutenant 31 Rep 547 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	I was on a job 2 weeks ago and the clients sprinklers went off on the side when I parked. I didn't realize this until the end of the day. It was a warm day by Northern California standard - mid 90s so I ended up with water spots all over. I used CG citrus wash the following day and it cleared it up a bit but the spots were still there. I used a vinegar/water solution ( 1 to 4 ) the day after and it did the trick. I sprayed it on and let it dwell for about 40 sec in the shade then rinsed off immediately with a pressure washer. The only down side was that it dulled the paint a bit. I believe it striped the wax/sealant that i had on the car. I re-applied the sealant and everything is good again. A side note..... I routinely have 2 layers of sealant followed by a layer of wax on the car. I think this is a big factor in my water spots removal without any scrubbing or rubbing. IMO __________________ What is absolute control???? Having the means and the abilities to exercise it at will but....chooses not to.
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JohnnyT Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2008 4Runner. Former 09 328i. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I just had a very similar issue to deal with this morning. Was at the Jersey shore last week and ended up with serious water spots all over my front hood. Salt from the ocean had settled on the car and a sprinkler hit the car at night and then all the little salt water beads just baked in the hot sun all day. I washed and clayed. Then I used Meguiars 105 polish by hand to get them off. Took alot of elbow grease but it did the job. I then topped it with Collinite 845. Just grateful it wasn't all over the entire car.
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