Water spots

[Shovel Head Ted]

My neighbors new sprinklers covered one side of my truck with hard water spots. I tried the stuff that I use on my boat to remove spots, but it doesn't seem to work on paint.

What should I use to remove these nasty spots?

 

[flanso]

CLR or other acid based cleaner.

 

[spyghost]

mothers chrome polish rinsed with glass science's glass scrub. after thorough cleaning, apply glass science rain clear gel.

 

[MKZman]

Originally Posted By: spyghost
mothers chrome polish rinsed with glass science's glass scrub. after thorough cleaning, apply glass science rain clear gel.


I think he has spots on paint.

The usual list of tasks in order of attack:
1. use a 50/50 water vinegar mix
2. use a non-abrasive paint cleaner like Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner
3. Scratch Remover on spots
4. Use machine polish

 

[bretfraz]

Originally Posted By: MKZman
Originally Posted By: spyghost
mothers chrome polish rinsed with glass science's glass scrub. after thorough cleaning, apply glass science rain clear gel.


I think he has spots on paint.

The usual list of tasks in order of attack:
1. use a 50/50 water vinegar mix
2. use a non-abrasive paint cleaner like Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner
3. Scratch Remover on spots
4. Use machine polish


Agreed. Try the vinegar mix first. The mild acidity will usually break the bond the minerals have with the paint.

 

[mrsilv04]

The water/vinegar mix is what I use on the jetskis.

I was really skeptical when I read it, but it really works.

 

[Shovel Head Ted]

Thanks for all the tips. I will try them out this weekend.

 

[Vikas]

What I am looking for is a way to *prevent* water spots from forming. Do I need to buy Paul Dalton's million dollar wax?

- Vikas