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#1 bangermadness08

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Posted 02 January 2025 - 06:39 PM

What’s everyone’s go to for removing water spots? I’m fairly into car detailing but live in a hard water area. Every month or so I give it a good wash and polish but when I just want to “freshen” the car each week I just get water spots!
I’ve seen people say white vinegar mix but as my maths is whacked anyone else used over counter products etc?

#2 nicklouse

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Posted 02 January 2025 - 07:26 PM

All it is is the calcium dropping out of solution as the water evaporates. Make sure all the water is removed.

 

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Posted 02 January 2025 - 08:37 PM

Use something such as Autoglym Aquawax and a microfibre cloth to dry the car after washing, and ONLY wash the car first thing in the morning before there’s any warmth in the metal.

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Posted 03 January 2025 - 02:52 AM

Use rainwater or distill some water down to get purity. Cheap and simple.

#5 Steve220

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Posted 03 January 2025 - 09:21 PM

1 part White vinegar to 4 parts distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray on and wipe off with a microfiber. It's what I use once the car is dry.

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Edited by Steve220, 03 January 2025 - 09:23 PM.


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Posted 04 January 2025 - 07:48 AM

Bonus is it smells like a chip shop...




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