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Black2014Q60
05-21-2014, 10:17 AM
Hello, parked my car in a friends driveway over night. When i went to leave my car was covered in water spots from the sprinkler that came on when I was sleeping. I went home to wash car and could not get them out. Can see them when sun hits the car at the right angle. They are driving me crazy while others say its no big deal.

Any recommendations for getting them off paint or products I can use besides having to use compound or polish the car?

Thanks!
TroyScherer
05-21-2014, 10:44 AM
Here is a review I did on CarPro Spotless.

Link: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/80103-product-review-carpro-spotless.html


Past a water spot remover like this your next best option is a chemical paint cleaner or to polish IMO.
theblob640
05-21-2014, 11:34 AM
+1 for CarPro Spotless. Here are some results I got with the same scenario you experienced.

The results I got and I am very happy with. Also, it includes the process I used. Post #29.
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AutowerxDetailing
05-21-2014, 11:35 AM
+1 for CarPro Spotless. It's an extremely capable water spot remover.
Tato
05-21-2014, 11:36 AM
You may go for spotless, I never used but review recommended above is really straight forwards.

Otherwise, you may get an AIO (know as cleaner waxes), and make a few passes with it to remove the waterspots.

Recently, I've dealt with this using Meg's MF Finishing Disk and their D301 Finishing wax, was enough to deal with recent water spots.

Do a test spot, and see how they are responding to your approach, trying the least aggressive approach first.

Kind Regards.
kv1980
05-21-2014, 11:43 AM
You can try Chemical Guys Waterspotremover,it worked for me.


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FASTFRED
05-21-2014, 01:18 PM
What about water spots on plastic trim ?
Is there a differant approach as how to remove water spots ?
Thanks
AutowerxDetailing
05-21-2014, 05:37 PM
What about water spots on plastic trim ?
Is there a differant approach as how to remove water spots ?
Thanks

Spotless has worked on every surface I have tried it on: paint, glass, chrome trim, and plastic trim.
PaYnTwZRd
05-21-2014, 05:39 PM
Acid bath?

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Black2014Q60
05-21-2014, 08:09 PM
Does the CarPro Spotless remove any sealants that are on the car? I have Infinite Diamond Shield by Garry Dean on it.
brondondolon
05-21-2014, 08:10 PM
Does the CarPro Spotless remove any sealants that are on the car? I have Infinite Diamond Shield by Garry Dean on it.

Im not sure. I'd contact Corey at carpro

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TroyScherer
05-21-2014, 08:46 PM
Does the CarPro Spotless remove any sealants that are on the car? I have Infinite Diamond Shield by Garry Dean on it.


Chances are it will either degrade or remove a sealant or wax. But most any water spot remover will do this.
Kengo123
05-22-2014, 12:59 AM
Acid will dissolve waterspots. That carpro stuff is acidic. Since it's only the day after, something mild like vinegar might do the trick.
irsankao
05-22-2014, 07:27 AM
Acid will dissolve waterspots. That carpro stuff is acidic. Since it's only the day after, something mild like vinegar might do the trick.

I agree, use the least harsh chemical first. The vinegar maybe less harmful compare to Carpro Spotless. I have read somewhere people use diluted Meg wheel brightener too on the paint but I am assuming it's should be last resort.