Whitebread

Help! Just washed my new Santorin for the first time. Did it in the sun, which I know you're not supposed to do, but it's unavoidable at my house.

I now have water spots all over the car, including windows. They don't really seem to want to come off. Did a search and saw people had problems with Nogaro, anyone have this problem and find a way to get rid of the spots?

Thanks.

MarkFank

Try waxing or rewashing with a little vinegar in the water.

John Force

Wash it, chamois it, and then hit it with some of that McQuire's spray detail stuff... works great on my A4 and, dare I say it on this hallowed ground, my Grand National. Those pesky water spots vanish and the cars look great!

WECoyote-SuperGenius

3M and THE WAX SHOP also make pretty good spray on products for that final wipe down after washing.

S4Bloom

Vinegar is good at removing hard water spots but it will also remove the wax so keep that in mind.

I also use a quick detailer after drying.

A California Water Blade will also speed up the drying process and is less likely to leave spots. I use this often on the top surfaces for that reason.

John Force

Have you tried their, hmmmm what is it, glaze or quickie wax stuff... (maybe Superglaze?) looks like coffee with a ton of cream in it... wash the car, apply the product to the entire car, and wipe off... super nice shine and no dust at all... I swear by it, especially on black...

Silver S4

chlorine/flouride and other chemicals they put in tap water. Those spots are typically cloudy unlike rain water spots which pit the paint and do more damage.

I wouldn't use chemicals to remove them, just wash it again in the shade or in the AM before the car gets real hot, they will come off.

Never hose your car off without drying it, bad!!

Whitebread

Re: Thanks Everyone. Glad to hear it's not permanent.

WECoyote-SuperGenius

just used it this past saturday, works as advertised :-) no blotches or hazing- laser red

leepym3

Use a leaf blower to get rid of excess water accumulation before it dries.