Solution to Stubborn Water Spots ?

Looking forward to the answers to this. Only way I've found is a very light rubbing compound.

I used vinegar, works like a charm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Zb59qO058


I'm sure it will work great for you too!

mrkoje:

First thing I tried was vinegar. It does not work on my spots. I said they were stubborn !

start with a light rubbing compound. if the spots got waxed over by some chance, they are sealed in under the wax :E

Go to most any large auto parts store and get a fine or medium CLAY bar. Using this clay bar with soapy water will remove any water spots as well as any bugs or other debris imbedded in your paint. Once everything is removed, you will have a glass smooth surface that is ready for wax. Much safer than any type of rubbing compound.

Try Dishwasher liquid for automatic dishwashers. Use full strength on a soft cloth and follow up with clean water. I use this on my shower stalls, at home and in the camper, and it removed them great. You might let it soak for a little if it's really stubborn. You can dilute with water a little, but keep it strong.

For shower stalls, you then rinse real good, let it dry, and then use a paste car wax on your shower stall. When you take a shower, use a squeegie after every shower to clean the walls and it will be a year before you ever see any build up again and it will remain clear and clean. When it begins to get any noticeable build-up that's not coming clean after the squeegie, simply repeat with the dishwasher liquid.

Try it...

rgatijnet1 wrote:
Go to most any large auto parts store and get a fine or medium CLAY bar. Using this clay bar with soapy water will remove any water spots as well as any bugs or other debris imbedded in your paint. Once everything is removed, you will have a glass smooth surface that is ready for wax. Much safer than any type of rubbing compound.

That's what I have had to do in the past... but I use a detailing spray with the clay bar instead of soap. To avoid the spots after you get rid of the current ones, either use a leaf blower to blow off the hard water before it dries, of get a deionizer and do the final rinse with water form it. Here's what I use now

rgatijnet1 wrote:
Go to most any large auto parts store and get a fine or medium CLAY bar. Using this clay bar with soapy water will remove any water spots as well as any bugs or other debris imbedded in your paint. Once everything is removed, you will have a glass smooth surface that is ready for wax. Much safer than any type of rubbing compound.

X2

Clay bar will detail it absolutely clean.......just plan on several days and lots of elbow grease.
Then when done and recuperated.......wax it :B

BonAmi (NOT Comet) removes water spots and does not scratch. I use it every year to remove the water spots from the glass and mirrors of my truck.

I've had good luck with CLR.
For spots that were not as stubborn I used Windex and a nylon mesh scrubby pad and elbow grease.