Where to start with new truck...

[evo77]

I'll be starting with Labocosmetica probably this week. I have twice used the Car Pro Lift, Descale, then Reset to no avail to clear up hard water spots on the truck.

Are those water spots the result of rain drying on the paint?? Or are they from washing the vehicle in the sun and not towel drying fast enough?

[Desertnate]

From the picture, those spots look pretty bad. You might have to polish them out.

[Eldorado2k]

Be careful… A few things you should keep in mind.
1.- Black paint.
2.- Black paint lives a hot life and has always been known to be prone to premature drying and clearcoat failure, especially on GM vehicles. So you might want to think about polishing less vs. more.
3.- You’re talking about the roof of a full size truck? Who’s ever really going to see those water spots? On the other hand, premature clearcoat failure in a few years will stick out like a sore thumb anywhere on that beautiful truck. Think about it before you decide what to do.


Personally, I’d live with those water spots if they were on the roof that I need a step ladder in order to actually see.
Just my 2 cents.

Edit: On 2nd thought, I’d spray some Meguiars Wheel Brightener diluted 4:1 [4 parts water 1 part concentrate] on those water spots and immediately follow it up with a soapy wash mitt & rinse, followed by a complete wash of the entire truck and check for improvement. Make sure to not do it while the suns out.

Meguiars Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner is the OTC equivalent.