Water spot removal

[cafcross]

It decided to rain yesterday and then be sunny straight away, resulting in a lot of water spots on my car. I've given it a wash tonight with AF Lather and a quick coat of Werkstat Acryllic. I've managed to reduce them greatly, but they are still there, as seen in the pics below.

The ones on the glass came off with a bit of elbow grease and some AF Crystal, but the ones on the paintwork don't want to budge. I reckon with some elbow grease they will come off, but I don't want to marr the paintwork. Is there any alternative to claying and/or polishing to remove them? As I don't want to remove the Collonite that I applied only a week ago after polishing. Or is this the only solution?

 

[Yellow Dave]

A good QD can remove water spotting, AF Glisten being the best I've ever used but dont think it's available anymore.

CarPro have just released a product for this but it will go some way to removing generic wax and sealants bit not coatings

http://www.carpro.uk.com/spotless-water-spot-mineral-remover-500ml/

 

[cafcross]

Looks good. Have you used it before Dave?

The closest thing to a QD I have atm is Autosmart Reglaze, but this did not seem to make much of a difference.

 

[Dan...]

Auto Finesse Finale is really good stuff ...and it smells amazing!! (Not that it makes a difference what it smells like )

http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/finale-500ml

 

[stokie4ker]

If the water spots are due to living in a hard water area then they will be limescale and therefore incredibly abrasive.
A weak acid like fresh lemon juice should loosen it so that it can be dabbed rather than rubbed to remove the mark without causing any scratches.
At least that's what Aggie and Kim would say.

 

[Yellow Dave]

I'm in a pretty water area and typically a good QD removes most marks after poor rinsing and drying during sunny periods.

Not used spotless yet, but more than likely get some with my next order now I have a black car

 

[Inequality Street]

I'm in a pretty water area and typically a good QD removes most marks after poor rinsing and drying during sunny periods.

Not used spotless yet, but more than likely get some with my next order now I have a black car

I feel your pain

 

[aucky]

I haven't read anything about the new CarPro product yet, but I'd imagine it's ideal.

If not, Britemax #6 is very good for water spots.

 

[VIICarCare]

Carpro spotless! It's an absolute life saver. I had to carry out a full detail in direct sun (23 degrees) and the car was ten times worse. Spotless did a fab job & is now always in my boot!

 

[cafcross]

Sold!

Do you need to apply with an applicator as per the instructions, or does it work by spraying on and then buffing with a microfibre?

 

[VIICarCare]

I 're wash a panel at a time. Apply via mitt/sponge. U can feel it cutting into the spots. Then rinse & dry! Amazing product imo

 

[cafcross]

How many applications do you get out of a bottle on a Clio-sized hatchback?

 

[VIICarCare]

I've no idea tbh, a little goes a long way from what I've used though

 

[cafcross]

Wow. Thanks Dave and Dawn for the recommendation.

CarPro Spotless worked a treat. The bonnet needed 2 applications and some spots needed a firmer rub, but my paintwork is now water spot free!

 

[Yellow Dave]

Did your wax or sealant need re applying after?

 

[cafcross]

No idea tbh, but I gave it a quick coat of Werkstatt Acryllic to be on the safe side.

 

[peedee]

I've found using 2 people with megs towels works best. Literally as soon as its rinsed, crack on at light speed before it gets a chance to dry

 

[cafcross]

Grrrr. It rained today and the sun came out straight away afterwards whilst at work, and all my hard work last night is ruined. Water spots everywhere again!

 

[Yellow Dave]

at least it won't be hard water marks

My car has been covered in dust, and after a quick shower just now the black paint is looking aweful but it can stay like that till the weekend.

 

[cafcross]

True. The perks of owning a black car eh?!