Nissan 370Z Forum  

How do i remove water spots?

So normally I don't really have that much of an issue with water spots, but after washing the car this time I noticed it of it this time on the

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair


Like Tree12Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-14-2012, 10:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Gungrave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Brandon, FL
Posts: 130
Drives: 2010 370Z
Rep Power: 1163
Gungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond reputeGungrave has a reputation beyond repute
Default How do i remove water spots?

So normally I don't really have that much of an issue with water spots, but after washing the car this time I noticed it of it this time on the hood, roof and trunk. I have no idea how to get rid of it either. Any suggestions?
Gungrave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2012, 10:48 AM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
N8GTOL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 228
Drives: and flies
Rep Power: 21
N8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond repute
Default

White vinegar will do the trick, but it smells pretty bad so you have to wash the car again immediately after and make sure you dry it fast enough not to get more spots. Also, using a water filter inline with your hose to give you a spot free rinse can help after you get rid of the existing spots.
N8GTOL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2012, 10:55 AM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
N8GTOL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 228
Drives: and flies
Rep Power: 21
N8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond reputeN8GTOL has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Also, clay bar and wax the car.
N8GTOL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2012, 12:27 PM   #4 (permalink)
KB2
Base Member
 
KB2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 243
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 14
KB2 is on a distinguished road
Default

Clay bar, and sometimes a simple detail spray can fix it
KB2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2012, 12:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Huck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cocoa, Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 5,075
Drives: Pantydropper machine
Rep Power: 33
Huck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Use a sander with 200 grit sandpaper. That will get it off of there for you.









You're welcome.


---
I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?hdpua0
DEpointfive0 likes this.
__________________
VLEDS | Evo-R | Moddiction | CF Hood Struts | F.I. CF CBE & LTH | Stillen CAI | NST Pulleys | UpRev | Z1 | M7 | Status | Forgestar | PSS | Whiteline | SPL | SPC | Kenwood | Zenclosure | Kicker | Alpine Type R
Huck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 01:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
Premium Member Bitches
 
DEpointfive0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,824
Drives: a lot
Rep Power: 17151
DEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck View Post
Use a sander with 200 grit sandpaper.
200??? or 2000?

Last edited by DEpointfive0; 10-23-2012 at 03:25 AM.
DEpointfive0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 03:32 AM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 213
Drives: '12 6MT/Spt/Trng/Nav
Rep Power: 14
PW370z is on a distinguished road
Default

I had really bad water spots from my sprinklers. I just did this yesterday (or at least most of it, as it takes a long time doing it by hand. It may be faster with a buffer though). First I washed/dried the car. The I used Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover, then I used a clay bar, then the water spot remover again, then the clay bar again, and finally a coat of cleaner caranuba wax. This removed 99% of the water spots. It may seem like over kill, but these spots were really etched in, and after the first round of water spot remover/clay bar, the water spots were still fairly visible. Therefore, two treatments seemed to do the job.
PW370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 09:40 AM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Huck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cocoa, Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 5,075
Drives: Pantydropper machine
Rep Power: 33
Huck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 View Post
200??? or 2000?
haha this was definitely a joke, either one would mess up the paint so I was just being useless But seriously, just like the guy above me said, the water spot remover in conjunction with a buffer and a clay bar should take care of even the most stubborn of water spots.
DEpointfive0 likes this.
__________________
VLEDS | Evo-R | Moddiction | CF Hood Struts | F.I. CF CBE & LTH | Stillen CAI | NST Pulleys | UpRev | Z1 | M7 | Status | Forgestar | PSS | Whiteline | SPL | SPC | Kenwood | Zenclosure | Kicker | Alpine Type R
Huck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 10:48 AM   #9 (permalink)
Premium Member Bitches
 
DEpointfive0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,824
Drives: a lot
Rep Power: 17151
DEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck View Post
haha this was definitely a joke, either one would mess up the paint so I was just being useless But seriously, just like the guy above me said, the water spot remover in conjunction with a buffer and a clay bar should take care of even the most stubborn of water spots.
Lol, ok
But 2000-3000 grit would be ok on your clear coat, so I was wondering how someone would've used 200 grit
DEpointfive0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 01:32 PM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Huck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cocoa, Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 5,075
Drives: Pantydropper machine
Rep Power: 33
Huck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond repute
Default

well I'm not an total expert in this area, but I would even be a bit nervous using 2000 on my clear coat. I use 3000 grit when I polish headlights during restorations, and even that feels very slightly abrasive on my finger. For my sanding process I use 320 (if it's really bad), 500, 800, 1200, 1500, and then the 3000 for polishing. the 1500 still leaves the lens scuffed up, so I can't imagine that 2000 grit would be much better.
DEpointfive0 likes this.
__________________
VLEDS | Evo-R | Moddiction | CF Hood Struts | F.I. CF CBE & LTH | Stillen CAI | NST Pulleys | UpRev | Z1 | M7 | Status | Forgestar | PSS | Whiteline | SPL | SPC | Kenwood | Zenclosure | Kicker | Alpine Type R
Huck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 01:35 PM   #11 (permalink)
Base Member
 
coltrain's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 111
Drives: Prospective buyer
Rep Power: 14
coltrain is on a distinguished road
Default

At the local Quarter Wash ... After I rinse all the soap off with the normal spray ... I do a final rinse with the spot free water before I wipe the car down. Seems to work pretty good.
coltrain is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 09:24 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Huck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cocoa, Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 5,075
Drives: Pantydropper machine
Rep Power: 33
Huck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond reputeHuck has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Dude, I love my local quarter wash place. I spend $3.75 and get it all clean and shiny, then I drive home and use some spray detailer, and she's good to go until next week once a month I wax and it's a done deal
DEpointfive0 likes this.
__________________
VLEDS | Evo-R | Moddiction | CF Hood Struts | F.I. CF CBE & LTH | Stillen CAI | NST Pulleys | UpRev | Z1 | M7 | Status | Forgestar | PSS | Whiteline | SPL | SPC | Kenwood | Zenclosure | Kicker | Alpine Type R
Huck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2012, 01:23 PM   #13 (permalink)
Premium Member Bitches
 
DEpointfive0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,824
Drives: a lot
Rep Power: 17151
DEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond reputeDEpointfive0 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck View Post
Dude, I love my local quarter wash place. I spend $3.75 and get it all clean and shiny, then I drive home and use some spray detailer, and she's good to go until next week once a month I wax and it's a done deal

I miss my local quarter place... $3, shiny and clean like a... car is supposed to be... LOL
DEpointfive0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2012, 07:12 AM   #14 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Oaksapling's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: London
Posts: 2
Drives: 2000
Rep Power: 12
Oaksapling is on a distinguished road
Default

Use a good car wash or else your car might need a wax.
__________________
find parking in Paris and keep your car long hours in Paris parking
Oaksapling is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2012, 01:17 AM   #15 (permalink)
Track Member
 
RyanWest's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Tamp, Fl
Posts: 714
Drives: 2009 Nissan
Rep Power: 33
RyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond reputeRyanWest has a reputation beyond repute
Default

First off wash the area with a good car wash product. If the water spots remain us a light compound and hand buff them out with a proper compound pad. then apply a wax or sealant.
RyanWest is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Water spots?! seungklee Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 4 06-05-2011 01:30 PM
well water ---spots galore Sandra Dee Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 92 08-03-2010 10:21 PM
Water Spots Texas370z Exterior & Interior 36 07-21-2010 10:57 AM
New car with water spots that wont come off Juruki Exterior & Interior 23 07-19-2010 08:40 AM
Water-spots won't come off? blinkme323 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 17 04-03-2010 07:06 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2