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Best way to prevent water spots?
« on: April 19, 2009, 09:46:24 pm »
As the title says really chaps, any techniques or products available that can limit it because even though I think it's dry you can really feel the build of calcium etc on the paintwork and I really don't fancy it etching into it.

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 09:58:10 pm »
How do you dry your car once cleaned?

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 10:05:22 pm »
microfiber drying towel
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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 10:06:59 pm »
microfiber drying towel

If your still getting water spots just use a Quick Detailer when your done, something like Dodo Juice Red Mist will get rid of any watermarks and leave you with some extra protection!  :wink:

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 10:10:49 pm »
Tip top, another one to the list for payday  :laugh:

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2009, 10:50:50 pm »
is it after washing your refering to ?, or when the car is left outside and it rains on it ?

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2009, 11:16:50 pm »
I find that after rinsing the car with the hose I use it to sheet the water the best I can then  use a drying towel I got from a chemical guys dealer for a tenner works really well since using it I hardly get water spots anymore  :happy2:
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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2009, 05:48:20 pm »
Greenouse is right, Red Mist is an excellent product and it offers extra protection as it's a sealant... there is another Dodo product as well though, which is a dedicated drying aid called Time to Dry, which helps to displace the water and prevents water spots by doing so.  You just spray a bit on while the car is wet, then dry it as you normally do with the microfibre drying towel

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Re: Best way to prevent water spots?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2009, 06:28:50 pm »
Also buy a proper water softener... :happy2:

Have a look here... http://www.culligan.co.uk/pages/htw_softeners.php# 

Water Genie is the one you want, you'll notice the difference all round the house not just your car... :wink: Not cheap mind. But you can always take it with you when you move.  :driver:
« Last Edit: April 20, 2009, 06:31:11 pm by Moschops »
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