Water Spots

[D&D Auto Detailing]

What exactly causes water spots? Lack of wax, dirty water? I ask because Ill be washing my car and seconds later there will be little water spots on the car. It makes it very hard to wash. I have to make sure the car is in the shade and it has to be cool out. I understand if the water is sitting on the car for a long period of time. But thats not the case here. Its a black car BTW.

[justin30513]

They are cause by minerals in the water. Chances are that you have hard water. You might want to try a water filter or better yet, a rinseless car wash.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

Heres a picture of my hose. As you can see its pretty close to the ground. So what filter would work for me? Also, can you explain the rinseless wash? Would that work with a foam gun?

[justin30513]

The rinseless process is simple...
Wash one panel at a time starting at the top. Then dry it with a thick MF towel. Put your mitt in the bucket and the solution pulls the dirt out...dropping it to the bottom. Restart the process on another panel.

I've been doing this process all this week and love it! Saves water and time. I have noticed no scratching at all. I can wash in the full sun because I'm wetting one section at a time then drying. I love it. I can do a 4 door sedan in about 30 minutes...wheels tires and all with only one gallon of water.
BTW....I'm using Optimums NO-RINSE.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

Oh, I already do that. Thats the only way Ive ever washed my car I start with the top and windows, then move to the doors, then hood/ front bumper, then rear bumper/ trunk lid. I will still get small barley noticeable water spots.

I think I need to get that filter.

[scooterguitar]

He uses a special rinseless wash, lots different than the old standard.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by justin30513

They are cause by minerals in the water.

heat evaporates the water quickly, and the minerals are left as deposits on the paint. You can remove them quickly with a qd'er and vinegar for the stubborn ones. Once they etch the paint, your gonna need to polish.

[supercharged]

I wash a black car in a full sun(exception last 2 weeks, it hot way to hot) and never get any water spots. I wash one section at a time, rinsing often and rewetting all car often. It takes longer to wash, but no waterspots.
However paint does have a few coats of Wolfgang sealant. Take nozzle off the hose for a final rinse, and use one of those big Guzzler WW towels+QD spray(I use Crystal Mist by Pinnacle) to cut drying time.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

I just looked at the filter from autogeek and thats not really an option because of the price. I guess Ill just have to wash my car faster.

[Rapidity]

I laughed out loud on that one man.