RED 370z water marks

Ricardo2.0 · 08-27-2011, 09:12 PM

I just washed my car for first time and i have this water marks all over the place. The car looks clean and shine but upon close view is a mess.
please help with any advise to properly clean my Z.

nmjaxx9 · 08-27-2011, 09:21 PM

Did you try using a microfiber drying towel after the wash to dry it? I get those spots sometimes if I don't dry properly.

Ricardo2.0 · 08-27-2011, 09:27 PM

yes i use a clean microfiber to dry inside the garage. I have no clue what i did wrong.

nmjaxx9 · 08-27-2011, 10:28 PM

Hmm..what kind of washing liquid do you use?

Red__Zed · 08-27-2011, 11:23 PM

Can you list out what you used/did?

nmjaxx9 · 08-27-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Can you list out what you used/did?

Should of just asked that, as far as I know if you rinse, wash, wax, and dry correctly you shouldn't get water spots.

murphman · 08-28-2011, 07:32 PM

not sure how true this is but i have heard that not having the correct water to soap ratio can cause this.

TMAN1985 · 08-28-2011, 07:41 PM

I have the same problem, I have had my car waxed 3 times by professionals in the last 2 weeks. Its from acid rain, and it will not come out. They have even done high speed waxing....

murphman · 08-30-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMAN1985

I have the same problem, I have had my car waxed 3 times by professionals in the last 2 weeks. Its from acid rain, and it will not come out. They have even done high speed waxing....

what is high speed waxing?

I want to say someone from AZ mentioned that yall have really hard water so if you ever rinsed your car just to get dust off and left the water to dry this could be the problem and will probably require a very light buff. I was dumb and it has been very hot here and i didnt want to do a wash so i just rinsed and now i have some hard water spots on my hood that a good wash was unable to remove that i am going to have to remove when i do a full detail this fall.

Cmike2780 · 08-30-2011, 06:26 PM

It's from hard water drying on the car. Not easy to remove, but sometimes it goes away. Blame it partially on the crappy paint. I find that spraying a light mist of detail spray while the car is still wet before drying helps a little. Clean the area as best you can and let it sit for a few days before trying any polishing. Clay bar might work, so I would give that a shot also.

Never wash your car during direct sunlight exposure. Water spots are pretty much guaranteed if you do. Best time is early morning or late afternoon.

MattP725 · 08-31-2011, 10:43 AM

Don't wash/rinse with well water either... for the same reasons, it is high in minerals that cause spots almost instantly.

drivin blind · 09-08-2011, 10:16 AM

If you haven't waxed over the water spots, you can use a M.F., or terry cloth towel with vinegar. You will need to wash the car after you do this. Works great on windows if you end up with water spots. I'm sure that there are other methods, this just has always worked for me. (I have really hard water) RP

Raizon · 09-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Polishing will remove those water marks.

nmjaxx9 · 09-08-2011, 08:09 PM

Im guessing op got it off cuz he never replied back?

kree · 09-09-2011, 05:40 PM

I'm not going to pretend I know how to get these out, but if you search autopia's site you will find information on using a vinegar/water mix prior to polishing (compounding with appropriate product) on mineral spotting. I have not tried it, nor do I advocate it. Just passing along the info of what to search for...

08-28-2011, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	not sure how true this is but i have heard that not having the correct water to soap ratio can cause this. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

08-30-2011, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	It's from hard water drying on the car. Not easy to remove, but sometimes it goes away. Blame it partially on the crappy paint. I find that spraying a light mist of detail spray while the car is still wet before drying helps a little. Clean the area as best you can and let it sit for a few days before trying any polishing. Clay bar might work, so I would give that a shot also. Never wash your car during direct sunlight exposure. Water spots are pretty much guaranteed if you do. Best time is early morning or late afternoon. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Raizon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NW Posts: 97 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Polishing will remove those water marks. __________________ Password:JDM \| Omni X \| Swift-R \| Fast Intentions \| EVO-R \| UAM \| Pioneer \| 15% Tint \| V1

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08-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Did you try using a microfiber drying towel after the wash to dry it? I get those spots sometimes if I don't dry properly.

08-27-2011, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ricardo2.0 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 47 Drives: RED-09-370Z-SP-6MT Rep Power: 14	yes i use a clean microfiber to dry inside the garage. I have no clue what i did wrong.

08-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Hmm..what kind of washing liquid do you use?

08-27-2011, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Can you list out what you used/did?

08-28-2011, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	I have the same problem, I have had my car waxed 3 times by professionals in the last 2 weeks. Its from acid rain, and it will not come out. They have even done high speed waxing....

08-31-2011, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	Don't wash/rinse with well water either... for the same reasons, it is high in minerals that cause spots almost instantly.

09-08-2011, 10:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
drivin blind Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 39 Drives: 10 370Z/11 STI Rep Power: 16	If you haven't waxed over the water spots, you can use a M.F., or terry cloth towel with vinegar. You will need to wash the car after you do this. Works great on windows if you end up with water spots. I'm sure that there are other methods, this just has always worked for me. (I have really hard water) RP

09-08-2011, 08:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Im guessing op got it off cuz he never replied back?

09-09-2011, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
kree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 75 Drives: 09 Touring Sport Rep Power: 15	I'm not going to pretend I know how to get these out, but if you search autopia's site you will find information on using a vinegar/water mix prior to polishing (compounding with appropriate product) on mineral spotting. I have not tried it, nor do I advocate it. Just passing along the info of what to search for...