How to Remove Hard Water Spots from you Car | FAST & EASY | Car Detail

Water Spots can be very difficult to remove from your car. The calcium deposits in water can potentially etch in to your cars clear coat causing your paint to look terrible. In today's video, I'll show you a fast and easy way to remove hard water spots. ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - How to Remove Hard Water Spots from you Car
2:36 - Hard Water Spots on my car (BEFORE)
3:10 - Step #1 Clean the Surface
4:15 - What is Water Spot Remover
6:25 - Items you need
7:39 - How to use Water Spot Remover
9:52 - Final Thoughts
#CarDetailing #HardWaterSpots #WaterSpot
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[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

Great discussion, application and results. Way to go MaxShine & Josh! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@boomerspeed0124]

I seriously love your channel. You’re my go to if I wanna find out something. You’ve covered everything I’ve come across so far!

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much!!

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Great video! Can't believe that Aston Martin story! I parked my car by the sprinklers in my Apt complex recently and today I went and noticed spots all over! I thought I could simply take my Meguiar's instant detailer and spay it on since the car was recently cleaned. That didn't help at all! I was seriously pissed off! I went to the wash and did pre-soak and then powerwash and most came off the side and hood. BUT I still have spots on my roof that would not come off no mater how much Meguiar's Instant detailer I sprayed on. I'm going to give this product a try in hopes it gets ride of the spots. Must be a ton of Calcium or something in my city's water. I'm going to be extra careful from now on. Also, I recently waxed my car and that does not help repel at all! This did a great job on your wheels! Thanks man

[@frankcastaldi2531]

Thanks for the demo on this product.

[@pasqualepisani]

Nice work Josh! This MaxShine to the rescue for water spots. I've used white vinegar on glass shower doors and it worked well. I like the idea of having something slightly less acidic that will cling to the surface better and not damage the paint.

[@CORZER0]

Looks like great stuff! Thanks!

[@ddautodetailing]

Looks like some good stuff! Thanks for sharing 👍!

[@chrisrefaei]

Thank you Im definitely gonna get this!

[@davestewart9146]

Nice, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@coreymerritt7742]

Very decent product thanks josh 👍

[@BradleyBarkerIII]

The sudslab wheel cleaner is my new go to. A little pricey but it works great!

[@KillrRodz2021]

Watched the vid and by for was the most informative and the results of the product was great…bought 2 water spot remover bottles and a nonpressure washer bottle. Used your affiliate code also.

[@latelevision]

Thanks for the tip. Discount worked!

[@d.posey1010]

You’re a beast man. Your videos have helped me A TON detailing my own truck. Seems my GMC windows are HORRIBLE about water spots.

[@Tuckermyboy]

Dylan, put some Rain x on the windows. Helps allot to get the water spots off and prevents them

[@walterp8697]

Had bad water spots on car sitting next to neighbors sprinkler x 1 year. Bad real bad. Watched videos. Local detailers said $250_350 no inside cleaning. Took off with McGuire ultimate compound and a 30 dollar buffer Walmart. DIY! No need all these products and techniques and expensive buffers. Hope this helps.

[@imjoshv]

Awesome!! Water spot remover can help break down the deposits making it a bit easier, but compound and polish is always a good way to go to!! There are always cases where the water spots actually etch in to the paint and sometimes beyond repair in extreme cases

[@jyo8914]

Hi-Thank you for all you do! Keep up the good work. Q: Have some nasty water spots from the rain while camping. I think it's mixed with pine tree sap (?). Will this work for these water spots? The sap came off easier with isopropyl alcohol that the water spots which are nearly impossible with my normal wash/detailing sprays. My car was coated with nano-graphene last year and I'm surprised by this. Thank you for any guidance!

[@jeoffbenzos4959]

Can you do a video about best cleaning soap? You already did best foaming, but are those directly correlated? Just bought my setup and got the MJJC from your website. Can’t wait to use it!

[@alexandercruz9483]

Hey Josh, can you do a review on the 4gal 6hp ridgid vacuum? And maybe how it compares to the vacmaster beast please!

[@steveschwab922]

Thanks Josh! I may use this on my shower glass before applying a ceramic coat.

[@imjoshv]

Works surprisingly well!!

[@lauroalba420]

Will you be doing a review on the Sud Factory Water Spot Remover?

[@lowridingtrucks88]

Good info 👍💪

[@TKTampa]

Great video and info!

[@beckwinckler2688]

thanks for the information quick question can you use this stuff on a window?

[@jbrooker78]

Josh, would you perform the same process and chemicals for hard water spots on glass? Or need like a glass type of polish?

[@05xrunner]

3D waterspot remover is a POWERFULgel. I used it on my wife's 21 Explorer that had some water spots on the hood after I coated it about a month earlier. Its black and sits outside so it gets the super easy. After I put it on the hood and let it sit for a min or two in the garage and rinse it off. It completely killed the Gtechniq CSL I had her car coated with on the hood. I had to recoat her hood after I was done.

[@altillman1448]

We also trust and use 3D Eraser Gel Hard Water Spot Remover. A chemical water spot remover is safer than mechanical removal.

[@nismomike2359]

This just saved me. I used my buddy of mines power washer the other day and it had a shitty foam cannon that spit out soap water and it dried on my car. Thanks to you I can get them out with this product.

[@Mannyfresh_]

Isn’t that what a foam cannon is supposed to do? Sounds like user error not the shitty foam cannon.

[@nismomike2359]

@@Mannyfresh_ sounds like you misunderstood what I said. Electric power washers come with a crappy quote on quote foam cannon that actually just sprays soap water. Maybe you need to rewatch some of the detail videos to understand the difference. Don't judge a book by its cover.

[@umgawa112]

Have you ever tried a saturated cream of tartar solution? Should work a treat for water spot removal.

[@realflaman]

Josh, I ordered a MJJC foam cannon from your site. Just curious how long does it usually take to fill a order. Just ordered yesterday so this isn't a complaint at all, was just curious because I have a few more items to order before I head to Jamaica for Sumner vacation on the 15th. Want to have the timing right. Thanks in advance

[@brycedevans]

Will this product work on plastics? Needing to remove water spots on the plastic areas in the engine bay for a C8 Corvette. Thanks!

[@mindsynthetic6681]

what pressure washer are you using for you business, i would imagine its not a big box unit. would appreciate your reply, thank you for all the videos, really enjoy your channel

[@jonny4509torres]

Would a full decontamination (iron remover & clay bar) usually get rid of water spots, or is this needed for super caked on spots?

[@Hawseco]

Thanks Josh! Of topic but I have a question for you. What are your thoughts about this Waterless car wash trend ?

[@Deeznuts-zj5qg]

Question I have a 3100 psi gas pressure washer and I’m using a Mc killans hand gun paired with the mjjc pro v2 with the 1.25 orifice I used 100ml and the rest warm water but it wasn’t foaming like expected it too what can be the problem

[@michaeljohnston8498]

Can you recommend a hose reel?

[@remistrailcamvideos6306]

Any opinion or test results from Sud Factory water spot remover on paint?

[@Ccortanaa]

Do you have a tutorial on a product that can remove hard water spots on windows? I was really hoping you would show some removing hard water spots on glass.

[@petreticu6008]

Would regular vinegar non dillted work on winshield water spots? Mine are not bad

[@jasongallardo462]

Do you have something that will work for windows too? My driver side window has a lot of water spots that makes it hard to see out of.

[@Lesparta]

I have water spots on my car that has clearly etched into the clearcoat, because using Gyeon Water did not really do much to resolve it. Or it could mean that I have to resort to cutting and polishing with a machine. If so, what compound and pad do you recommend to use for removing hard water spots? And what type of car shampoo do I have to use beforehand?

[@no_lft_shft]

2 videos in one day!?!? I'll take it.

[@sidVargas949]

I have a maintenance client i did a ceramic on their ramge rover and they alwayyyyys prk it next to the sprinkler!!! I did t wash for like 2 weeks cuz they had covid! So the waterspots r baked fully on there.. gonna try this method on it and wheels and tell them that my ceramic does not garantee hard water if they r gona just leave it by sprinklers. Any thoughts? Great video thank you!!

[@joshlewis5089]

What about on glass bro? Any tips besides polishing glass? I’m having customers come in weekly and polishing takes so long man

[@dothemath865]

Can this be used on a fiberglass car? The car has a base coat/ clear coat paint application.

[@Charkatak]

Do you know if a product such as Chemical Guys Water spot remover work on water spots only or it can remove some chemical/water mixed spots?

[@TheCyleRitchie]

I've always used CLR cut with deionized water 2:1. Should be about the same pH just not as thick.

[@richsmith3120]

Would Megs ultimate all wheel cleaner also work. I believe it has acid in it.

[@finitolowpez]

Hello Josh! Thank you for the video. I normally use Chemical Guys water spot remover and other 3 brands, however, I was dealing with a client's car today and had no luck removing any of the water marks, I even polished the surface and nothing. Client claims water marks have been sitting there for about a week which is hard to believe, didn't come off at all. It's a black classic vehicle, I tried to buy this product but is out of stock. Any suggestions will be much appreaciated.

[@bostonmalaret8691]

P&s aluminum brightner is another alternative

[@TattedTech]

Not listing to this at the gym. Thanks for all the great advice

[@Saetun.]

Josh, can this be used on Matte wheels?

[@josephtheinflatableguy4609]

This is an issue for me with having to use well water in the summer on dark paint

[@janetwelborn6673]

What are the names of the wheel wash and remover?

[@Pedroluvslupe]

Is this for paint and chrome finishes

[@pattayakamagra8325]

Any way to get rid of water spots on plastic covers for motorcycle

[@godblessthewest]

Can this be used on windows as well?

[@Ymh69969]

We need to see a paint correction on the 4runner

[@gregglozanoff8299]

Any idea to remove water spots on ppf?

[@alonbass4999]

Just watched this videos. Water spots are a pain. I baught a water spot remover. Waisted my money. It didn't work. Does the product you used work on paint, plastic, and glasses as well? And is this time consuming to do if spots are covering one side of a car?

[@thefester215]

Is that product safe for the whole car including windows?

[@lisastewart9377]

What is the product and where to purchase

[@autograph415]

i love suds lab wheel cleaner especially for the price, i bought griots wheel cleaner for 20 bucks and after 2 washes my bottle was basically gone, suds lab was cheaper and iv done 2 washes and still half a bottle left

[@manasthakur3101]

Hey Josh, I have a question regarding coating. So I got my car graphene coated(10H)recently (package for 6 years) & I have to visit my detailer once in a year for maintainence. As my detailer told me to avoid car cover because it’s scratch prone, there’s a thin layer of dust builds up as I have open parking at night. Till now I’m using Jopasu car duster to remove that dirt using duster with soft hands. Is that the right approach? Thanks in advance.

[@ryanwhite7969]

Why do he hv a channel to give u advice but when u ask a question there's no reply but yet the first thing they all say, make sure u subscribe. Smfh.

[@robertcolletti5951]

What product did you use?

[@charliesevilla43]

Is this product safe for windshield and windows? Also, it would be great if you post a glass restoration video, I already watched the headlights restoration process which is great.

[@joemosely5520]

If this is an acidic chemical product I'd hesitate using it on the car's body paint. However, I've used acidic products on wheels and I also use a polymer or acrylic sealant on the wheels as well. If you got a older daily driver I guess it's moot since most drive commercial car washes use water that has an acidic product diluted in it.

[@bseaquist24]

Does this work on plastics?

[@vanessamiller9998]

Is this also expected to work on windows?

[@richardparsons9705]

Thanks Josh. It would be good to know how effective this is on paint as you used the wheels as an example. I have used many products to date for water spot removal on my Mazda however I can still see them. They seemed to be etched into the clear coat due to the length of time they have been on the car and no treatment to date has been effective. I would rather not have to wet sand the paint. Visually it seems to be mainly on the bonnet (hood for you US folk) and the roof.

[@fckjb284]

So do you guys ever have a 🐝 in your bonnet?🤡🤔

[@richardparsons9705]

@@fckjb284 only when it is spring.

[@daisydiaz5831]

I was hoping a clay bar treatment followed with compound and polish would handle watersports, is this not true? /:

[@jakethesnake1503]

What about if its under the wax?

[@emilioolvera8874]

Can you test out the Twinkle Star foam Cannon I just ordered it and wanted to know if it's good or not?...

[@joefro9473]

You ordered it without finding if it's good or not!!???? WTF!!! Hope you have good luck with it!!!!! SMH.....

[@rebeccaj1837]

Those are the same wheels and tires that my 21 Tacoma off-road has! 👍

[@ProCSRman]

Ok for glass?

[@tristanstevens3082]

Any advice for water spots on glass? Could this be used as well

[@buffboyzauto]

Yes cool surface out of direct sunlight

[@omargonzalez-uw5ow]

How would you remove bug and water stains that will not come off with a DA and compound?

[@636manny]

Wet sanding homie

[@FLbowtieguy]

Does it work on windows

[@The_Cyberz]

Just for some clarification, water spot remover won’t remove spots that have etched. At that point, you’re dealing with physical clear coat damage which will require paint correction. For spots that haven’t etched, I’ve also had good luck with ClearSR from The Last Coat.

[@shojus]

How long does water spots take to etch? Just bought a 2023 Honda and it has HORRIBLE water spots! It's all over the piano black exterior trim and that definitely looks the worst.

[@SeaFoamSparkles]

What size orifice should I use in my ryobi 2000 with a 40° nozzle josh?

[@GM-225]

I use a 2.0 with mine, works great

[@SeaFoamSparkles]

@@GM-225 thanks bro

[@Boricua_USAF]

Can this be used on the windows?? Or is there a different product or procedure??

[@archiepezek]

I looked at the both products that Josh had placed in the description and it says that you can use them on glass. Hope that helps.

[@Boricua_USAF]

@@archiepezek Thanx

[@sirliftsalot1154]

Megs D140 5:1 mix.

[@kenirwin276]

How about using ordinary white vinegar? I was surprised to see it not on the pH chart. It is about 4% acetic acid and won't get you in trouble In fact, you can drink the stuff. Amazing for lime deposits. Next on the strength scale would be Lime Away.

[@g.fortin3228]

think i heard him say because the gel can sit there a minute not drip off .

[@usingtubes]

he cant shill for ordinary white vinegar

[@g.fortin3228]

@@usingtubes well he does put in all the work to make the informative vids.. so be it. also... who would want to use something that wont cling to the spots and work on them for a minute.. the gel is just better

[@usingtubes]

@@g.fortin3228 lol, who cares how much work someone puts in? all companies and corporations work hard in putting out their commercials. i want something honest and impartial. i was interested in his pressure washer reviews but then i realized how repetitive they were. then all these other products. dudes vids just seems like infomercials to me.

[@coolbreeze4117]

Vinegar works amazing

[@chevynation6476]

What about waterspots on a ceramic coated vehicle?

[@willdamian1066]

Following

[@chevynation6476]

I guess no response😒

[@AngelGonzalez-nw5ny]

Great question!

[@LCculater]

If it’s good for baby’s hair and body good for car

[@LCculater]

👍

[@salmanslim]

I Was at someones birthday a while back, they had hired valet to drive and park visitors vehicles. I simply told the valet, i don’t have keys to my car. So he told me where to go and park lol . I was not too keen on having my car being parked by someone.

[@fiouable]

It’s mostly sediments like lime. There is no calcium in recycled water.

[@bobbyjones2112]

The dealer put Perma plate on my car it is supposed to protect against bird droppings water spots and all kinds of other crap. It doesn’t work obviously because I got water spots I can’t get off with just soap and water..lol

[@joaquinfonseca6563]

just use 50/50 water and vinegar

[@JuancoPRoFlow]

Owning a car is a pain in the ass, I forgot about that part this last week I bought my new car. If I would've remembered I would have bought an old car I wouldn't give a crap about. Now I gotta worry about this shit, fml. I'm about to sell it back.

[@LCculater]

Use baby shampoo on rims my god Josh check it out !!! Johnson’s

[@superduper476]

Thanks Josh. Your recommendations are usually good, but this product simply doesn't work 😢

[@imjoshv]

I’m sorry to hear that. Water spots are tricky and depending on how bad they are they can actually etch into the paint in which case no chemical will work.

[@inkgenie9760]

👍👍👍

[@ketanparikh2106]

Your videos are informative and unbiased but lately you have been pushing ‘Maxshine’ products. If you are being paid please mention that so we all are informed about it. Otherwise please keep these videos coming.

[@imjoshv]

Hi ketan I don’t get paid by maxshine to make any videos. I do have an affiliate account with them where I make a very small commission on items ordered but that is why I always include some alternative items as well in case people don’t want to buy the maxshine stuff. I use alot of their products and really like the team at maxshine but I do not work for them. All my videos are unbiased and just my actual personal opinion!

[@imjoshv]

The video coming out today is actually highlighting a Father’s Day kit I put together with maxshine… I just realized from your comment that it is right after the water spot one and it’s bit too much maxshine haha. But it is a good deal so that’s why I wanted to share it… but I do agree it might be too many maxshine vids haha

[@Uglier.]

I have invulnerable water spots all over my paint

[@mlhm5]

Bar Keepers Friend will do a better job

[@martinkostov6981]

Bullshit I can romove water Spots only with water

[@mysticker11]

list say remove spots from car..then all he does is the hard crome on the wheel...thanks for waist of my time.....

[@ryancrawford3718]

If it’s so quick and easy.. Then why did you have to make a 10 minute video explaining it? To me it seems like it should only take a few mins to explain. “With the right product( say product) scrub with enough pressure to remove said water spots” 😂

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st

[@alpha42069]

no

[@ChrisS-if7ev]

I have a better way.. light a match, torch the car and get the insurance check and go buy a new car. Its much easier and not as time consuming.