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Water spots from rain.

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by pinktaco808, Mar 4, 2022.

  1. Mar 4, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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    pinktaco808

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    So how you guys clean or wipe the waterspots after it rained. And it dried. Glass and paint????
     
  2. Mar 4, 2022 at 3:53 PM
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    Wash it.
     
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    Most good quality washes will remove them.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    If they do not come off after a wash, try a clay bar. I have used this water spot remover before when I had some bad water spots that I ignored for a while.
     
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    Water spots from a tap is one thing, if you're getting water spots from the sky there is no solution aside from constant washing.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    What can I do beside washing it. Cause no time right now lol...
     
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    I think this is the new FRIDAY thread.
     
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    If you coat your whip with vaseline it wont get any water spots
     
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    Get some of that exterior detailer stuff, its what I use between washes
     
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    Water and Vinegar mixed is a good for cleaning water spots from Glass. Google it for the mix amount.
     
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    quik detailer or a spray wax works wonders on water spots
     
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    Rain is how I was my truck.
     
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    I usually mix some quick wax with DI water [or water from the RO] and white vinegar.

    1 part water
    1 part vinegar
    2 part spray wax

    Quick spray down and wipe after a wash if the waterspots are still bad after the wash.
     
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    Chemical guys makes some good stuff. Some people may say otherwise but I like it
     
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    It removes water spots
     
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    Used it, works really well
     
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  17. Mar 29, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    Is this a question?
    This mixture will remove water spots, but you can use straight white vinegar and then finish off with spray wax after if the water spots are really baked on there.
     
  18. Mar 30, 2022 at 11:03 AM
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    Window and paint or only windows???
     
  19. Apr 10, 2022 at 9:29 PM
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    I've used it on the windshield and gel coat of fiberglass boats for years. Never had any issues with it. I also use it on cars [paint and glass] for when theres extra stubborn water spots.
     
  20. Apr 10, 2022 at 9:44 PM
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    Pure rain water is soft and has no calcium, magnesium, or other minerals that dry and create a film. Rain will pick up dust on the way down if it’s a short storm which will make the paint dirty. You have no choice but to wash it with detergent to lift the dirt. I have a black truck and it’s never been permanently stained by rain.
     
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