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    Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Hey everyone, this will be a short review on Carpro Spotless water spot remover.
    I’ve tried it about 3 different times now, I went ahead and took some pics of the process a couple of days ago and I’d like to share my results.



    So the other day I did a bucket wash on my brothers brand new black truck. Somehow Ford [and my bro] thought it would be a great idea to sell/buy this truck with a bare truckbed..



    And as you can probably imagine, that black unprotected virgin paint was just begging for some water spots on its very first bucket wash.

    So this is what it looked like up close, 2-3 days after the wash.





    Ok so we’re going to follow the directions and start with a clean dry panel in the shade. Spray liberally.



    And thoroughly wipedown with a microfiber mitt.



    After that, spray a microfiber with Megs D114 in order to wipe clean and rinse away the chemical.





    And then do a final dry wipe with a waffle weave.



    The results.





    As you can see, even on water spots only a couple of days old it made a minimal difference...

    This next pic is after me going at it 3 separate times with plenty of product and aggressive agitation. [notice I even instilled some swirls] And it still couldn’t remove the water spots.



    So there’s my quik review. I’ve seen the same results all 3 vehicles I’ve used on. IME this product gives me no other choice but to label it a dud.
    Thanks for reading.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    I've used Spotless a few times and it works very well. I've been trying to perfect my technique as I've found that some paints/coatings are very sensitive to marring when removing the water spots. My intent was to remove the spots while preserving the paint (i.e. not need polishing after). On the R8 we just did I tried a different technique, spraying Spotless, then using wash-media (2bw), gentle agitation w/ wash mitts... That seemed to work good.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Quote Originally Posted by LSNAutoDetailing View Post
    On the R8 we just did I tried a different technique, spraying Spotless, then using wash-media (2bw), gentle agitation w/ wash mitts... That seemed to work good.
    I used a Meguiars Microfiber Washmitt. The water spots were only 2 maybe 3 days old.


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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    How long did you let it dwell before spreading?

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    this is part reason why i use a finishing pad/wax pad that i can toss away and let it do the aggitation for me.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Better but no cigar.

    I can imagine repeat applications would get pretty pricey.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Agree on your bed liner comment, Eldo.

    I just started working at a Ford dealer last week. Probably 25 new trucks on the lot. Only 2-3 have liners.

    It was only a $350 option when I bought my truck. Kind of a no-brainer IMO........
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    I have not used it on paint, but it works really good for me on glass. I'm pleased with it.

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Quote Originally Posted by rangerbay View Post
    I have not used it on paint, but it works really good for me on glass. I'm pleased with it.
    Good info, thanks!


    Dan Tran
    Car Detailing in Maine and NH - Paint Polishing and Car Care

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    Re: Carpro Spotless - Review on uncoated paint

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruzscarwash View Post
    this is part reason why i use a finishing pad/wax pad that i can toss away and let it do the aggitation for me.
    You mean with Spotless on it?

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