Bob Z.

Mix some white vinegar with distilled water and wipe it with a microfiber to remove the water spots, and wax or whatever you want afterwards.

Bud Taylor

It's easy safe and it works great get the maguire's kit.

rporzio

Thanks guys. Tried the clay bar and didnt do anything. The Maguiars worked well on the glass just hesitant to try it on the clear. Good advice on the detailer, I'm in Tampa and hoped someone would recommend a shop for detailing expertise.

Rennolazine

rporzio

Since I don't trust myself to DIY beyond hand applications it's all pointing to letting a professional handle the issue so I'll take it somewhere local for at least an evaluation then go from there... We'll see... Thanks again...

Penn4S

I use a drying/nano coating agent from Gyeon called Wet Coat. Spritz on a wet car after washing and power wash off. Drying is amazing and shine left awesome. No spots.

rporzio

Thanks for the tip to visit Auto Paint Guard in Tampa, just came back and it's a very impressive operation. Treated to a tour with examples of correction in process and have an appointment to drop mine off next Monday evening. Ralph

MJBird993

I bought an inline water softener to prevent water spots. It works.

Also, not letting the water dry on the car works too, and is less expensive.

rporzio

I did take my car to AutoPaintGaurd/Presidential Detail here in Tampa and was VERY pleased with the results. I'll be writing an article about the whole experience along with the new owner for our local PCA Magazine Suncoast Region with pictures for an upcoming issue. But first I want to share a couple of pictures I took, the 1st 2 are in progress and awaiting finishing touches and the last is when I picked it up this morning. I had a 2 step paint correction without a ceramic coating. I don't know all the details of what he did but it will be included in my article since that is the basis of why I gave him the car, I don't know enough about paint correction and don't trust myself to possibly damaging my beautiful car. Ralph

LexVan

Great thread follow-up. Thanks, Rporzio. Nothing pops like a fully paint corrected car color.

rporzio

Thanks Lex, I'm amazed and I'm pretty sure there are handling as well as power gains from this too... R.

Merlotsj

I also find it hard to justify a $1300 pressure washer. This is my full setup



greenworks pressure washer - under $200 at Lowes
Griots Foam Cannon - $100
CR Spotless system - varies, what I have was under $400
and various hoses, fittings, etc.

I wash with regular tap water through the pressure washer and foam cannon, and reserve the deionized water for rinses, diluting product (quick retailers, etc) and spot cleaning when a full wash isn’t needed.

edit: Sorry about the focus in the picture, it seems that the camera insisted that it focus on the front corner of my Spyder.

wheeler2008

Great. I use the products at home to get water spots off my car windows. It is vinegar. Vinegar has acid so it can clean water spot easy. Tackling the hood, roof and tail, I also have the same question like you. Tell me if you know.

wheeler2008

For detail, firstly you need to mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water (1:1 ratio) in a spray bottle for easy application. Then spraying the mixture onto your (closed) car window where you see the water spot. Then Let wait for 5 – 10 minutes, longer for stubborn stains, before rinsing it off with plain water. And dry the window with a soft cloth. To more effective, you can repeat Steps 1 through 3 until you remove hard water stains.

NF4710

I've had good luck with chemical guys P40 quick detail spray. It's dirt cheap and if you leave it for a few seconds-minutes before wiping it tends to get rid of water spots (our water here is almost 500ppm). I've bought many more expensive quick detail agents over the years (ceramic, graphene, carnuba, single malt scotch, etc.) but none seems to get rid of water spots as well as the cheap chemical guys P40 (I bought a gallon bottle 8 years ago and am almost done with it now). Unlike the more aggressive options the P40 isn't going to remove any clear coat.

Paint correction is a great option if you're willing to spend the time and DIY or the money and pay a professional...but while auto detailers are dime a dozen true professionals are difficult to find. If you get the paint corrected get the longest lasting ceramic coating you can find to preserve the hard work!

Cheers,
NF