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Are you concerned about hard water spots when washing and drying your vehicle?
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Originally posted by jonezzz
my number 1 enemy...........R. Smith
Santa Clarita, CA
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Water Spots are a major concern for me. I got quite a few on my car right now and I am hoping I can get them off with scratch X or something. Waiting for the weather to get above 65 degrees here in Virginia
I really encourage Megs to make a water filtration hose attachment that could reduce the occurrences of water spots.RW
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Originally posted by iroc2fm
Water spots were such an issue with me that I actually bought a Ionics Water machine. The one that most dealerships in Southern California use.
It's not the cheapest, but I can wash my cars and not have to worry about drying them.
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Originally posted by RamAirV1
Hard water spots are one of the most difficult things to remove from paint. It is best to avoid them, rather than remove them.
I also go out of my way to avoid sprinkers that recklessly spray water into the street and onto cars. This is one thing that really makes me mad!
RamAirV1
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This thread is fascinating reading. I found it through a search I did to learn more about water conditioning.
I don't really have a problem with water spots but I was wondering what impact impurities in water have on waxes and sealants. I would think high PH levels would be more likely to reduce the life of waxes and sealants. How about chlorine and other items added to municipal water systems?
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I live in a condominium that has a small car wash area behind the physical plant. The water is extremely hard, and non-potable.
Here is what I have been doing:
I clean and rain-x all the glass before I start washing. Based on my experience and stuff that I have read here, I believe that the glass on newer Toyotas is unusually susceptible to water spots. This step has made a huge difference.
After washing the car, and using the soak method to remove most of the water, I rinse the whole car with a 2-gallon pump sprayer that contains a gallon of distilled water ($1.50 - $2.00.)
I then dry the car using a combination of towels, and an 18volt leaf blower (without the extension tubes.)
I leave the pump sprayer charged and ready to go in a shaded area. On really hot days I add a tray of ice cubes made from distilled water to the pump sprayer. By the time I am ready to use it the ice has melted but the water is still slightly cool.
I also like to use this as a rinse after claying.
I have been pleased with the results and I figure at $1.50 - $2.00 per car it is still cheaper than anything else I can think of.
Any thoughts/criticisms about this method are more than welcome.
Regards
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Water spots are what got me to do some research about detailing. As other people have said the water in AZ *****. I wet, wash, and rinse one panel at a time because if I hose the whole car down by the time I`m done I have spots everywhere. It doesn`t help that my car is black and can`t be put in the garage.1986 4Runner 4wd
almost 200k miles
the legacy lives on
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Originally posted by CathyG
Water spots are what got me to do some research about detailing. As other people have said the water in AZ *****. I wet, wash, and rinse one panel at a time because if I hose the whole car down by the time I`m done I have spots everywhere. It doesn`t help that my car is black and can`t be put in the garage.
RamAirV12015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack 392Granite Crystal
2006 GTO Impulse Blue
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Re: Are you concerned about hard water spots when washing and drying your vehicle?
I HAVE A BLACK CAR ALSO, I TRY TO KEEP IT WET TILL I AM READY TO DRY, THEN TOWEL DRY AND THEN HAVE A TOWEL IN MY HAND AND USE A LEAF BLOWER TO BLOW ALL THE NOOKS AND CRANNYS OUT AND TOWEL AS I GO, HELPS
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Re: Are you concerned about hard water spots when washing and drying your vehicle?
Hard water spots are a major problem for me. In fact, I know when the sprinklers come on on the road I come home from work on, and if it's past 10 o'clock when I get off work, I drive on the other side of the road to avoid the water (obviously only when there isn't a car on the other side, lol).
I should just use the faucet that is hooked up to the water softener when I wash my truck, but I usually forget to.
Originally posted by Rusty Bumper View PostThank goodness we live around soft water.
I've studied water quality a little due to my aquarium hobby.
I think I remember reading that (Absolutely) pure water would kill you if you drank it.......Something about it corroding the iron in your body.
Interesting thread, BTW.Lydia's Mobile Detailing
Professional Detailing since 2007
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT V8 - Green
2007 Honda ST1300 - Silver
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