Water spots.. already?

SammyV6S

SammyV6S

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Hey guys,<div><br></div><div>I'm slightly baffled as to why there are 'caked' in water spots on the paintwork already...</div><div><br></div><div>Does anyone have any tricks for removing them?</div><div><br></div><div>Will have to wait to the weekend to try anything really, but I'm hoping another wash + soap + rinse will just remove them.. but using a waterless cleaner does not.. they really seem stubborn and I'm slightly surprised that the new paint + the paint protection is susceptible to this..
</div><div><br></div><div>They are on both the body work and the windows.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyone ever tried this distilled vinegar trick? I'm just concerned about doing any damage to the paint work..</div><div><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0" alt="Confused" title="Confused" /></div>
<edited><editID>SammyV6S</editID><editDate>2016-05-10 21:01:17</editDate></edited>
 
If you got that water staining on your windows as well it sounds like a case of acid rain or something Sammy. Don't think its anything to do with the paint protection in my opinion. Actually a friend of mine did do the vinegar thing on his black XK8, it did work but with excessive elbow grease, he got pissed off and in the end he splashed out on some high end cleaning product. I would do the same Sammy, just get some decent stuff to do the job, besides you don't want your car to smell like a bag of fish n chips,<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" />
 
Haha ya!<br /><br />I have some autoglym super resin polish and glass polish maybe I'll try that.<br /><br />It must be to do with the drive through the Peak District I did in the sh*tty weather!<br />Wonder if the roads were slated or something
 
I wouldn't use any waterless cleaner. Water washes all the grit and dirt away. Dry quickly using a big towel and if waterspouts are still there then some decent polish to remove
 
Thanks Ronnie,<br /><br />I should say the car was cleaned, put in the garage and then that's when I noticed the water spots, hence using the quick detailed/ waterless spray to try and remove them. But yes I think a re wash is in order!
 
Only a personal opinion but I'd throw away that waterless cleaner<br /><br />Clean water and big microfibre towel are way to go. I could wash and dry my Range Rover in minutes and no water spots if you dry quickly enough.
 
Ja, I've not used waterless cleaner before, this is the first time as a quick fix before weekday storage but so far I'm not massively impressed..
 
<blockquote>Only a personal opinion but I'd throw away that waterless cleaner<br><br>Clean water and big microfibre towel are way to go. I could wash and dry my Range Rover in minutes and no water spots if you dry quickly enough. </blockquote>
<div><br></div><div>Actually, while we're on it.. whats your quick method for washing the car with the water+towel?</div><div><br></div><div>Do you still haul out the hose? </div>
 
Sammy, I think paint protection film is more prone to water spots than naked paint...mine certainly is.<br /><br />I use a spray bottle with 50% white vinegar/50% distilled water to remove them, works a treat. My ppf installer recommended this so it's definitely safe to use on ppf.
 
<blockquote>Sammy, I think paint protection film is more prone to water spots than naked paint...mine certainly is.<br><br>I use a spray bottle with 50% white vinegar/50% distilled water to remove them, works a treat. My ppf installer recommended this so it's definitely safe to use on ppf.</blockquote>
<div><br></div><div>Haha oh dear!</div><div>I don't have the film on the car, just the body care stuff, whatever it is :S</div><div><br></div><div>Good to know about the vinegar mix. Maybe I'll give that a shot.</div><div>Do you rinse the car down after using it? And do you mix it yourself or use an off the shelf thing?</div>
 
<blockquote>I wouldn't use any waterless cleaner. Water washes all the grit and dirt away. Dry quickly using a big towel and if waterspouts are still there then some decent polish to remove</blockquote>
<div>I agree with the waterless cleaner but not so sure about a towel, better to use a microfibre cloth, depending on the towel it can produce very fine swirls on the paintwork...Im just following what the pro detailing guys do when they wash the cars.</div>
 
There is a very simple and effective way to remove the calcium form your paint or PPF that I have to use regularly (as we live in a v hard water area).<div>never use polish as the marks will still be there.<br><div><br></div><div>Go to Asda and buy a cheap white wine vinegar. Use a small pad (I use Meguiars from Halfords).</div><div>Attack one panel at a time, just putting vinegar on it, in long vertical or horizontal strokes, not circular as you are effectively removing very fine abrasive particles.</div><div>Leave it for 5 minutes.</div><div><br></div><div>Follow this up with a Microfibre cloth soaked in water to neutralise and hey presto...spots be gone!</div><div><br></div><div>Been using this method for many years, and I detail cars for a hobby, and it has never failed to work. Watering down into a solution, just means it will take longer to remove the deposits, and WWV will not harm paintwork.</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck and let us know how you get on.</div></div>
 
Amazing - thanks Tel.<div>Less work than polishing them out too! I think this might be what I try in the garage tonight then...</div><div><br></div><div>Interesting how all the major car care companies recommend polishing them out!</div>
 
Thanks for the handy tip Tel.<div>Fish n chips tonight then Sammy<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" />, let us know how you get on.</div>
 
i do haul out the hose, plentiful supply of clean water then.<br /><br />Ive also had an outside mixer tap fitted to get a bit of hot or warm water to get rid of ingrained dirt and keep my hands warm in the winter.<br /><br />Vinegar is a great agent for cleaning, but it is an acid and shouldnt be left on
 
the towel is microfibre and it is only placed on the car...dont rub with it, just pat it to pick up the moisture
 
Thanks guys, all the comments coming together then and I have my plan of attack!<div><br></div><div><br></div>
 
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