Water Spots

[UncleLar]

The water around here is as hard as heck and I get water spots I can't get rid of even though I use a clean terrycloth towel to dry the car as quick as possible.:mad2:
The heat here dries it faster than I can wipe it down and it spots all to heck.
I've tried different kinds of spray detailer to no avail and even Meguiars cleaner polish and that only works a little bit sometimes.
What can I use that will remove the water spots without removing the wax job and or finish?

[Roadwarrior]

I have read from others that they use a clay bar kit after washing the car & before applying wax or polish to remove water spots, light scratches etc. This is something I'm planning to do to my Marauder soon. Otherwise, in between car washes, :dunno:

[boatmangc]

clay will remove the wax too.
I have had some success with a 50/50 white vinegar and water mixture, spray a good quality towel (I prefer cotton these days) till heavily dampened and lay it ot the spots for a few seconds, then gently work it in circles just like you were applying wax, dry with a clean dry soft towel and continue around the car, finish with the QD spray of your choice.
I do 2 steps when washing my car.
1)Flood rinsing
2)Dry with a high power (200 MPH+) leaf blower.

If your car isn't very dirty I would use a rinseless wash. IE: Croftgate or Optimum.
Then you won't get spots to start with.
With rinseless you wash a panel, dry it then move on to another panel.

Here's how to do it.
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

http://www.croftgateusa.com/wash-and-wax

[MMBLUE]

clay will remove the wax too.
I have had some success with a 50/50 white vinegar and water mixture, spray a good quality towel (I prefer cotton these days) till heavily dampened and lay it ot the spots for a few seconds, then gently work it in circles just like you were applying wax, dry with a clean dry soft towel and continue around the car, finish with the QD spray of your choice.
I do 2 steps when washing my car.
1)Flood rinsing
2)Dry with a high power (200 MPH+) leaf blower.

If your car isn't very dirty I would use a rinseless wash. IE: Croftgate or Optimum.
Then you won't get spots to start with.
With rinseless you wash a panel, dry it then move on to another panel.

Here's how to do it.
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

http://www.croftgateusa.com/wash-and-wax

Lar,

These words are spoken from an expert. His paint is a looking glass ;)

[sailsmen]

Wash your car in the shade.

[bugsyc]

I recently bought a waterless car wash.It's foam.Spray it on,wipe it off.Buff.Works great

[Ozark Marauder]

clay will remove the wax too.
I have had some success with a 50/50 white vinegar and water mixture, spray a good quality towel (I prefer cotton these days) till heavily dampened and lay it on the spots for a few seconds, then gently work it in circles just like you were applying wax, dry with a clean dry soft towel and continue around the car, finish with the QD spray of your choice.
I do 2 steps when washing my car.
1)Flood rinsing
2)Dry with a high power (200 MPH+) leaf blower.

If your car isn't very dirty I would use a rinseless wash. IE: Croftgate or Optimum.
Then you won't get spots to start with.
With rinseless you wash a panel, dry it then move on to another panel.

Here's how to do it.
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

http://www.croftgateusa.com/wash-and-wax

^^^1^^^

I use a similar procedure, in different proportions. Works like a dream, for me!

32 oz. spray bottle
25/75 white vinegar and water mixture.
same as other procedure.
Finish with Mothers spray wax.

OZ

Never tried a rinse less wash, looks interesting.