Remove water spots from paint/windows - Acura Forum

insimbi · 07-02-08, 08:03 PM

I recently purchased a used 05 MDX. I have washed and waxed it, but I can still see hard water spots on the paint and windows.
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove these?

nationa · 07-10-08, 11:19 AM

try a dilute solution of white vinegar...water spots are alkaline, vinegar is acidic...should neutralize it and take it off.

cadfael_tex · 07-14-08, 03:47 PM

Detailer's clay. Meguiars, Mothers, Claymagic are all available at most auto parts stores and even walmart. Safe for paint and works great on windows. The kits you get come with the clay and a bottle of quick detailer. Just spray on the QD and rub the clay over the wet surface. Removes any bonded contaminants on paint or glass and leaves a super smooth finish.

nationa · 07-15-08, 04:34 PM

Or Griots is good, too.

skoobahead · 08-26-08, 02:22 PM

I have your fix. TOOTHPASTE
Believe it or not buy some crest toothpaste and apply like wax.
Been there done that

*pianoman41* · 08-26-08, 06:54 PM

Toothpaste is GREAT for windows, but I would not recommend it for paint. The reason it works so well on glass is because it is a mild abrasive. Not something you want on your paint unless you enjoy swirl marks.

marmaladeboy · 08-27-08, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pianoman41

Toothpaste is GREAT for windows, but I would not recommend it for paint. The reason it works so well on glass is because it is a mild abrasive. Not something you want on your paint unless you enjoy swirl marks.

But then again, if your car is white, you may enjoy the benefits of Crest Whitening.

+1 for clay-bar-ing the spots away. I <3 clay bar.

Wach_N_C · 08-27-08, 05:00 AM

+2 for clay baring it works wonders.

khooper · 08-27-08, 11:57 PM

Does the vinegar have any negative effect on the paint, or on the wax? I've washed mine a few times, and find the waterspots horrible behind the back window on the deck lid, even after doing the speed run to blow dry it on the highway...

...sounds like a trick worth trying though.
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marmaladeboy · 08-28-08, 12:42 AM

The speed-run doesn't reach the water on the trunk. At least, not forwards. You may want to try reverse...

07-02-08, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
insimbi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Car 1: 05 Sage Brush MDX	Remove water spots from paint/windows I recently purchased a used 05 MDX. I have washed and waxed it, but I can still see hard water spots on the paint and windows. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove these?

08-26-08, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
pianoman41 Tastes minty Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western MA Age: 39 Posts: 7,011 Your Mood: Car 1: 02 Acura TL-S w/navi Car 2: 05 Acura MDX w/navi Car 3: 01 Dodge Dakota SLT 4WD	Toothpaste is GREAT for windows, but I would not recommend it for paint. The reason it works so well on glass is because it is a mild abrasive. Not something you want on your paint unless you enjoy swirl marks. __________________ I think soccer is disgusting. Matt 2002 ABP TL-S w/navi 2005 BSM MDX w/navi

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marmaladeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 87 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 Acura MDX Car 2: 2008 Lexus RX350 Car 3: 2008 Acura TL-S	The speed-run doesn't reach the water on the trunk. At least, not forwards. You may want to try reverse... __________________ '06 MDX Sage Brush Pearl '08 RX350 Breakwater Blue Metallic '08 TL-S Kinetic Blue Pearl '05 Kawasaki ZX6R

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07-10-08, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
nationa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Your Mood: Car 1: 2008 MDX Tech Pkg Car 2: 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S	try a dilute solution of white vinegar...water spots are alkaline, vinegar is acidic...should neutralize it and take it off.

07-14-08, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
cadfael_tex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Car 1: 05 MiniCooperS convt Car 2: 07 MDX tech	Detailer's clay. Meguiars, Mothers, Claymagic are all available at most auto parts stores and even walmart. Safe for paint and works great on windows. The kits you get come with the clay and a bottle of quick detailer. Just spray on the QD and rub the clay over the wet surface. Removes any bonded contaminants on paint or glass and leaves a super smooth finish.

07-15-08, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
nationa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Your Mood: Car 1: 2008 MDX Tech Pkg Car 2: 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S	Or Griots is good, too.

08-26-08, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
skoobahead Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	I have your fix. TOOTHPASTE Believe it or not buy some crest toothpaste and apply like wax. Been there done that

08-27-08, 05:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wach_N_C Car's are FEMALE OWNED!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 272 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Honda Accord LX Car 2: 01 Acura TL w Navigation Car 3: 98 Acura Integra LS	+2 for clay baring it works wonders.

08-27-08, 11:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
khooper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Does the vinegar have any negative effect on the paint, or on the wax? I've washed mine a few times, and find the waterspots horrible behind the back window on the deck lid, even after doing the speed run to blow dry it on the highway... ...sounds like a trick worth trying though. ____________________________ See me at Autopartswarehouse

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