[dreddy335]

I just picked up the car today from the dealer. I told em not to prep the car as I'm going to get ppf with my detailer. However, I came home, and left it out in the driveway for a few hours. I didn't realize I forgot to turn off the sprinklers, and now my car has a bunch of hard water spots. My detailer is supposed to detail the car before ppf. Anything I should tell em, or will polishing remove it all?

[FISH22]

Polishing will most definitely remove water spots. But I would definitely bring it up as a concern.

[chicagofan00]

If it's a reputable shop, the prep work they do ahead of the PPF will take care of the water spots no problem.

You could mention it just in case but shouldn't be a concern at all.

[PHXATC]

Easy fix for the detail shop and they should (maybe visit their website for peace of mind to check) at least one step paint correct before putting any PPF on it.

[luckylingy]

CarPro Spotless will remove minerals from hard water. Basically spray on, dwell for a few seconds, and wipe off. Especially stubborn spots may take a little (very little) agitation with a dampened microfiber cloth.

[bhmax16]

I've used Sud Factory X2 Dissolve to remove water spots on my M4 and it worked like a charm (also does well on shower doors/chrome). Shipping was slow though and customer service is non-existent. Several ounces of the product leaked out of the bottle in shipping and the bottle was never sealed. I informed them and they never responded. Good product, piss poor service.

In any case, your detailer will have no problem removing the water spots with a product they keep in their stable or via standard paint correction.

[forza1976]

Honestly, I've seen good results just letting the car sit out in some good sunlight for a few hours. Really helps.

[beden1]

Originally Posted by forza1976

Honestly, I've seen good results just letting the car sit out in some good sunlight for a few hours. Really helps.

Hard water spots can etch your clear coat with the help of the sun.