What's up everybody, welcome back to the Chemical Guys Detail Garage.
Today we are answering a common question we get and that is "how to remove water spots
from paint" more specifically on black paint.
As you can see this brand new Tesla has a bunch of water spots and contamination all
over the vehicle.
You can try washing it or using a quick detail spray but this stuff is not coming off.
I've already tried claying it so we are going for a stronger approach but we don't necessarily
need to polish it.
So to accomplish that we are going to use Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover Gel, citrus-based
chemical that gently removes basically anything that is on the surface like the water spots
from acid rain, alkaline water spots and anything else that takes away from the overall look.
You need to remove these types of things before it etches the paint.
We'll start by shaking the bottle and using a microfiber applicator which is also a great
way to spread fine layers of glaze, sealant and wax but we are going to use it for removing
water spots.
You can use a few dots or a line to the applicator, that's really all it takes.
We've split the hood in this section for a before and after.
All you have to do is scrub away all the water spots before it etches the surface which then
would require polishing.
When it etches, it eats away a fine layer of clear coat due to minerals, calcium and
deposits in the water source that dry to the surface leaving a stain.
It doesn't take a lot of effort or product, you're just basically going to work it in.
I'm using a cross-hatching pattern which insures that I'm completely covering the section for
a uniform shine.
Similar to applying wax working back and forth using linear motions and easily remove the
spotting.
Once you're done or thoroughly worked the area you can usually tell just by looking
through the haze that the spots are gone.
Now that we are done we'll take our solution, you can use water, quick detailer or waterless
wash to neutralize the area this way the cleaner can stop working and gently wipe it off.
I've chosen to use Extreme Slick Synthetic Quick Detail Spray which is perfect for picking
up light dust and debris but I especially like it on black vehicles because this adds
an anti-static barrier which reduces cling to keep your car looking cleaner for longer.
Buffing off the excess.
It is probably hard to tell on camera but I can't see any remaining water spots.
I'll bring the light back to show you guys the comparison.
Clean this up a little for a sharper edge.
You can see the quick detail spray alone isn't taking off the water spots because these have
dried and sat for awhile.
On this half there are still the dried water spots that will eventually etch the paint
and even after a clay bar service it is slick but will still need something more to remove
it or if it is left untreated for too long it will require a polish.
You see no water spots just a beautiful black finish but back to this side, deep water spot
marks.
This is great for virtually any surface on the exterior of the vehicle, glass, chrome
and paint which all can accumulate water spots.
As I mentioned this is also great for glass which is why we are also going to show you
how to remove these stains and streaks from the windshield.
They have dried so that won't just come off and again we are using the Heavy Duty Water
Spot Remover.
A few things about this product is, whenever you detail it should be in a cool, very well
light and ventilated area and with this product it strips away old layer of sealant or wax
so afterwards it will require a fresh coat.
Also, like I said you must neutralize this once you're done because it is a strong cleaner,
keep it away from any rubber and plastic components because it may stain.
Just like the hood, we are working in a cross-hatching pattern and gently scrubbing the glass to
remove the stains.
Polishing glass is a lot more difficult than polishing paint so if you can avoid that it
would be best, the sooner you can remove the spots the better.
You can also use this in your house for shower doors to remove streaks and spots to restore
perfect clarity and shine.
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If you like this car or if you have water spots or maybe there's just something you
want to learn more about, drop a comment down below.
As always we'll see you guys next time here in the Detail Garage.