WATER SPOT REMOVAL: What Works Best? | Product Comparison

[@bustinacupp7440]

11:24 is when the video starts

[@NoblePerseverance]

Thank you broskii!

[@brittanyabbott4387]

Thanks man

[@brady64424050]

Yea when he started buffing in direct sun light lol

[@dingdongforthewin4836]

Hahahaa

[@littleamhaz93]

Thanks a lot

[@alankauth]

He should have used the vinegar full strength if half strength was useless. The longer you can leave it on, the better it dissolves. Even when weak. I would try CLR which is exactly for removing water spots that are on top of water spots. With all this stuff, the longer you can keep it on, the better it dissolves. I have also found Meyers Clean Day Tub and Tile cleaner is pretty great at removing spots and is also very mild. Women have been dealing with this for centuries. Don't need to reinvent the wheel. I wonder if a weak sulphuric acid mix would work as well. Here is Florida a couple days of rain can remove a lot of that without doing anything. When our reclaimed sprinkler water hits the car and dries, leaving spots, a couple days of heavy rain removes it pretty well. Too, I always keep synthetic sealant on our paints to protect the surface from etching.

[@chrisw.7039]

The white vinegar at full strength works the same way it would to clean coffee pot stains but I would recommend rinsing again and drying after using it.

[@lukethedrifter4622]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@kennyono4389]

Anyone thinking about using wheel acid take extreme precaution. This is something that us in the industry need to stress. The acids used in the car care industry could do extreme damage to organic tissues. Lungs being the most vulnerable aside from your skin. Let me tell you when this stuff is inhaled it goes into your bloodstream and into your liver your liver can not break this down so it goes into your bone marrow and starts to deteriorate your bones from the inside then makes its way to your heart and eats the lining of your heart. This is no joke and I’m not trying to scare you. Just use extreme caution. I use acid all the time it is not harmful of precaution is taken and you are mindful of what your expose yourself to.

[@adamchristner007]

Thanks for the info I'm just trying to get the water spot's off and he said wheel acid so for dumb and slow people like myself what name brand did he use or what kind should I use it u could help me out I'd really appreciate it thanks

[@Esiddik]

Same ^ . The wheel acid link no longer works

[@chevellebelair1402]

5 to 1 ratio works great

[@bamfan4eva]

@@adamchristner007 Here wondering the same, anyone find the brand?

[@keith.kccawley1677]

MaGuire's wheel brightener

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I use straight white vinegar, no diluting 1:1 with water - I tried diluting it, but it did nothing; with doing it neat, and letting it sit for several minutes, it removed a ton. Still not perfect, but way better than trying to dilute it with water. My grey truck was white on one side from the well water lawn sprinklers spraying on it for 2 1/2 weeks straight when I was out of town this summer, and I got most of that off with just straight vinegar.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

@Knight-SgtReyes I sprayed it on all over, then, since it had sat while I sprayed the rest, I just started wiping the areas off with a microfiber rag more or less in the order I sprayed it on. There are still some small areas left that had it really bad so it didn't all come off, and a couple areas where I know it's not going to come off no matter how hard I try (like the front of the side mirror), but even though it's not perfect, you generally have to get up close to it on order to see the deposits. No hard scrubbing (I considered it, but I didn't want to risk scratching the paint) - the vinegar, if you let it sit, dissolves the deposits on its own. I've done it a a few times (once last summer right after it happened and again a month or two later, then again this summer, all at times that weren't the heat of the day and that it rained within 2 days after, to prevent any vinegar that was left from causing rust (no garage to park in)), and you almost can't tell there were ever deposits. The marks remaining from the ones that were on the windows don't interfere with safely seeing while driving, and they're almost impossible to see even up close, so personally I'm not too worried; plus, the windshield and the mirror glass on both side mirrors need to be replaced anyway, so that'll take care of any marks on those. Hope that helps.

[@caseykittel]

Yes. He’s using wheel acid at full strength, which is probably 10 times as potent as straight vinegar. So no surprise there.

[@PatriceBoivin]

I love it when people actually test products or alternative fixes to compare them, I am not aware of any retailers ensuring that the stuff they sell actually works properly

[@Cheepchipsable]

Without knowing the mineral content of the water spots, you can't predict what chemical to use. Clay towel.bar, compound work through abrasion, so they should get everything off, (with enough work), but again it depends on the mineral and how hard it is stuck to the surface.

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

working with hard water all the time at a dealership, weak but works well at removing tons of mineral deposits is Citric Acid

[@flipfloplogic]

Geez the water is definitely hard where you live. Those spots were caused by a sprinkler? How long did the car bake in the sun? Here is a tip for everyone. If you're a car enthusiast and care about keeping your car the best it can be NEVER NEVER NEVER own a black car unless you enjoy having another full time job.

[@muldune]

Black cars show every flaw, but nothing looks better than a flawless black car.

[@nightmover101035]

I own a black car and a pearl white suv.....NEVER,NEVER,NEVER a black car again... I get 1 hour a week to enjoy the black one🙄

[@flipfloplogic]

nightmover101035 white vehicles can be a huge pain too in regards to keeping them clean but it’s been my experience that white vehicles don’t show swirl marks like black ones do.

[@nightmover101035]

@@flipfloplogic But at least I get a couple of days with the white one😎

[@scaleartsg]

black cars ftw!

[@raspucin70]

I had multiple black cars (still have two). What I do is I added a "final rinse" step with distilled water, after last hose rinse. At first I was just pouring it over and spreading it with my hand, but now I use hand-held sprayer (like you can use for pesticide etc). Works like a charm, and with practice I can do whole car with less than 2 gallons of distilled water

[@Cheepchipsable]

How does distilled water help after rinsing with a hose?

[@raspucin70]

@@Cheepchipsable if you have hard water (like I do where I live) it will leave deposits - spots & residue even if you wipe it. Distilled water displaced hard water - no residue and hard water spots

[@accordv6er]

I have gone to buying bulk QD from my local shop- diluting with distilled, same method really, but spraying it out before it can dry helps a ton, then towel dry.

[@vintageleaf4115]

I am going to try this too. Thx!

[@DjJtown]

These are the kind of vids we need to see more of. Comparing different products side by side in real time. 20 years ago, I had a black car and I only washed it when it was raining heavily. Never had spots. Tried that earlier this year and even the rain water is now contaminated. I used a 5:1 mix of CLR on a pad. It did the trick then used the clay rag to finish before using Turtle Wax. I tried Meguire's but it doesn't come out as nice as Turtle Wax but that's just my 2 cents.

[@STBRetired1]

Since your post, apparently Turtle Wax has really advanced in technology. Here's a link to one test. There are other such videos along the right-side column of videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2raXpiBr9KarZY&lc=Ugwpe5SHUw6rgrSvdFx4AaABAg.9XqVHrz2VFd9Xqb3CKkGpz&ab_channel=PanTheOrganizer

[@patrickbateman9887]

At 11:00 he's reviewing the polish, but you can see in the reflection for the wheel acid that the acid didn't get the spots completely. It might be hard for you to believe if you don't live in a high-calcium water area, but for those of us in Nevada, parking your car near a sprinkler will give you spots so bad you have to wet sand them out. Polishing compound doesn't even work.

[@r.k862]

so what is the best water spot remover without damaging the clearcoat?

[@Dude00796]

What about removing hard water from the windows?

[@yukonstriker1703]

Wheel acid with steel wool :)

[@transammusclemachine9386]

@@yukonstriker1703 @ 8:13 he said that stuff will burn glass

[@yukonstriker1703]

@@transammusclemachine9386 Nope. I do it almost daily as a Detailer 😎

[@transammusclemachine9386]

@@yukonstriker1703 Thank you for your reply. Good to know! Wonder why the guy in the video said that. strange.

[@notknown8214]

@@yukonstriker1703 ROFL

[@milosbgd]

The only thing is that you should let vinegar seat for longer time and would definitely remove a lot of water spots. Its very powerful on calcifications

[@shaymay2892]

Agreed!

[@russelllutwyche5736]

I would say the white vinegar option is your best option but use it neat not diluted. Assuming you are using hard water from the tap supply by diluting it one to one you have effectively neutralised it's pH so all you are doing is spraying on a near ph neutral water. If you sprayed the vinegar on neat it's acidity would dissolve the lime scale and the sports would disappear. (Ask your grandma, she's been using it to get rid of hard water spots off the shower for years). In hard water areas avoid using a hose to rinse your car down after washing but you could try adding some white vinegar into a bucket of rinsewater and rinse it down with a soft sponge.

[@firmbutton6485]

Yep, neat vinegar, wipe off the salts from the water and leave it dry. Then apply wax.

[@DanBurgess-hp1mj]

What about CLR ?

[@nascarnbroncosfans6055]

and the sports would disappear. ???? Sports?

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Why is it so many refuse to click on the description button to SHOW MORE and find out everything that was used on the car? I cannot believe how many people keep asking what wheel cleaner was used, when everything that was used is in the description below the video. The Rag Company guys are extremely patient guys, having answered that question a dozen or so times.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I'm turning 50 soon. These days, the only thing I can count on to be hard is my water. 😒

[@trywarez]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

Lmao

[@meangreen7389]

Rob L. - LOL!

[@patricktuggles4815]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rubypours]

At 50?? Comeon!! 50 is not old! You got this.

[@kamerad4212]

Hmm I always thought to leave the MDR on for 10-15 minutes. Same with vinegar.

[@nms1326]

Clay barred and waxed. Spots still there. Vinegar- left it on for a minute. Spots still there. Eagle One Mag wheel cleaner E1TMG23 - applied to microfiber cloth applied in small sections in a buffing manner then cleaned off with dawn soap and water. Dried then waxed with Meguiars Gold Class wax then finished off with Meguiars Gold Class finish detailer. The shine is insane and looks like a brand spanking new car with NO spots! Thanks for the video bro! Great!

[@asoulalignedhowgodhealshis6682]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am struggling with water spots that were waxed in. Is that what you were dealing with? In that case, did you do the 5:1 ratio of the mag wheel cleaner too? Thank you!

[@edwardlance2379]

So, what do you use to neutralize the acid residue once you wipe it off? Just wiping it off and leaving it can't be good for the paint.

[@bradb-rad3624]

Edward Lance You can neutralize it with soap after. I have horrible water spots in my black truck. I took it in to a detailer they acid washed a panel and it came out mint, than they went over that panel with a mit and some soap.

[@joelpasserell4525]

You can use ONR (Optimum No Rinse) after too.

[@t.f.3305]

@@joelpasserell4525 So ...use Wheel Acid? Obviously dilute the shit, right? Then onr it and wipe clean? It's that easy?

[@joelpasserell4525]

@T. F. Yeah, he said 3:1 dilution in video but their website says 4:1 so I would prob. start with that. Then spray with ONR or wash/spray with a more alkaline cleaner to neutralize the diluted wheel acid. ONR would be easiest. If any spots remain after that, then hit it with a light polish to remove any spotting That may be etched into the clear.

[@scober9281]

For water spotting on glass... I had severe water spotting on all the glass of a previous car. I used Whinks Rust Remover at the advice of another detailer, and it worked very well. It's economical and available at most hardware stores, but it's also acidic.

[@jonmulack4226]

i've used 0000 grade steel wool on window water spots. NOT on paint!

[@davidantonio4200]

Whinks rust remover worked for me,will recommend 100%

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

Phosphoric Acid is about the same potency as Citric Acid but phosphoric is watered down for commercial use Citric Acid is usually sold in bulk so you can make is as concentrated as you want, diluting in water is a tough job as it has to be warm to hot

[@stoner4311]

​@_Circus_Clapped_ be careful with how you word tying, acid strength is measured through the pKa value and the higher that number the stronger the acid. Phosphoric acid also has 2 protons that are deprotonated from the phosphoric acid. Citric acid is considered a weak acid but like you said in the middle it is all based off of concentration so you can make anything strong or weak based off of dilution volumes.

[@benjaminackley1404]

i used a glass stripper, removed every single drop. Then i applied a ceramic wax.

[@PearlDrummerFTW]

What wheel acid cleaner did you use?

[@prophinishnyc31]

Did they respond ? Lol

[@TheBossplaya813]

What he used is similar to "Mag Brite Acid Wheel Cleaner"

[@dennismaggie910]

What kind of acid is "wheel cleaning acid"? I would like to make my own. Thanks

[@doughboy9038]

I don’t know what kind of vinegar you used but when I use it. It takes off about 90% or more of the spots.

[@frankburkhardt6033]

What wheel cleaning acid is this? I have a black car that I have tried everything but that and still have water spots.

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

The Mothers hard water spot remover for glass works on the clear coating as well. Much safer than wheel acid.

[@Kevin-vg4hu]

Isn’t it like a paste though?

[@cycleof7s438]

Will it give you the results that he got using the wheel acid though?

[@justinmorton7201]

I am a heavy machinery trades assistant and detailer on earthmoving and you need burn gel handy and a p2 mask when using Red Wheel Acid. My Acid has 10 to 15 % hydrofluoric and 10 to 15 % phosphorus Acid. That stuff burns hard.

[@davidgarrison6219]

I tried several over the counter spot removers, but the only thing that removed serious calcium build up from sprinklers on my car was a mix of white vinegar and dish soap. Amazing!

[@xxxdpgxxxx1389]

What’s the mix ratio?

[@sevynjensen6760]

Mix ratio please? ❤

[@lawsongarnett2032]

Three questions 1. Did you follow up the wheel acid with anything similar to how you did the ONR after the MDR? 2. Since the wheel acid obviously can’t be used on glass what do you recommend for removing water spots on glass? 3. What brand wheel acid did you use?

[@Fairfieldsince95]

Always follow up with a Waterless Wash or Detail Spray After Using Any Acidic Chemicals, And I Think Meguiars Wheel Brightener, For The Windows Use Invisible Glass Stripper Or Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover, and Follow Up With A Glass Cleaner.

[@lawsongarnett2032]

@@Fairfieldsince95 Thanks.

[@ragtop63]

How do you neutralize the wheel acid solution after application?

[@irisriebsam8646]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@michaelcrowley7330]

I have a black truck that has been ceramic coated so water spotting is an issue and I've always had excellent results with pure vinegar in a spray bottle.

[@Ghettochild.2600]

I use aluminum brightener and depending on the severity of the water spots I'll dilute it or won't. As long as you don't let it sit for too long it's fine. I've had great success with it on windows as well, just don't do the inside or you'll likely ruin the tint.

[@loulopez4705]

Leaf stains, started to get in deep after 2 weeks away and a blown away car cover on a ZX. Tried the Meguiars Hot Rims Wheel & Tire Cleaner ...WORKED LIKE A CHARM! I gave it a thorough rinse and wash I went along then one complete wash of the entire car, then what started out as a huge job ended up being a touchup on some of the more stubborn stains.Brilliant Solution!

[@Marina65829]

such an unbiased video! you guys are great and very honest!

[@robert-h2x]

kinda biased he didnt let the vinegar sit.

[@principenero1566]

The Wheel Acid link is broken

[@mrjesusfg4753]

Are there any long term effects of using the wheel acid? Also does it strip wax or anything like that? New to all this so just trying to learn.

[@ARTICFR0ST]

Is wheel acid safe on matte vinyl wraps? I have some water spots on my matte white hood and want to get it removed.

[@NipkowDisk]

I'll hazard a guess and say the "wheel acid" was some percentage of hydrofluoric acid. Hydrofluoric acid is nothing to play around with- it can kill you or otherwise do serious harm which may not be readily apparent. And yes, it WILL attack glass. Nothing better for binding with calcium, though-

[@incognitotorpedo42]

It's not exactly hydrofluoric acid, but a buffered form of it. Still nasty AF, imho. From the MSDS: AMMONIUM HYDROGEN-DIFLUORIDE SOLUTION. I'm kinda surprised that they can actually sell this. MSDS here: www.meguiars.com.au/msds_files/D14001.pdf

[@mechalchuk]

Awesome, what about for glass if the acid isn't safe for it???

[@Sam081590]

vinegar works as a chemical reaction ... should be waiting at least 20 minutes

[@walkeronegaming]

that's what i thought watching this. for faucets you have to let it sit. is that bad for the paint?

[@SaynTrades]

Sam waste of time

[@russthompson7994]

10 minutes and scrub with soapy water for mild water spots. Follow that with glaze and wax.

[@kjmccarx]

Thanks for this video. Seems like most videos on removing water spots are just advertisements. This seemed like an actual impartial guide. I just bought a used Jeep that's been sitting outdoors in a Northern Japan costal town for years. It's rough to the touch. This city gets A TON of rain, and the jeep has been used on the beach for years. Luckily the frame is in good condition but the paint and windshield are not. I'm going to use a 50/50 vinegar/water solution with a clay bar before buffing/polishing. I would use the wheel cleaner, but unfortunately it's hard to find chemicals like that here in Japan. I've ordered the 3M wool cutting and polishing pads, as well as the cutting and polishing compounds they offer. It'll be a long process, having to do the entire Jeep twice, but it's bad enough that it needs it. Hopefully after a full day of two of work the Jeep will be looking tip top. And I'll really coat it up with wax after all the buffing. Thanks again for the video.

[@TerryWysocki]

HF (Hydrofluoric Acid) WILL react on glass. I use HydroChloric Acid (pool acid) to remove water deposits from my pool tile as well as house windows that get sprinkler overspray/ You just have to be VERY careful with it. I think the vinegar would have worked if it was not diluted and left on for several minutes. BUT --- do any of these acids affect paint or coatings? I have Power Lock Sealant on my new MX-5.

[@nookroot890]

I would keep HF away from the car. The potential gains aren't worth the potential costs.

[@r.k862]

@@nookroot890 what is safe and effective?

[@roelleor2374]

Wheel Acid link cannot be found, kindly update the link pls

[@stephendall2329]

Thank you for the great information, I have been using polishing compound trying to get rid of the water spots off my truck, ended up looking like shyt...and even tried using a 10 inch polishing machine, looked good until next day... I will drive into town to get some wheel acid.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

What's the equivalent to wheel acid that's safe for glass? I need to clean my winshield badly but I've never had this issue before

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

Use the wheel acid on the windows of your vehicle, just don’t let it dry, and avoid direct sunlight. Same process on paint and windows.

[@nic6147]

What is the long term effect on paint of using wheel acid? Is it gonna end up like using wd40?

[@Smalaihollo]

It is safe as long as you rinse it completely off and don’t let it dry on the paint. Check out Auto Fetish Detail and you can see him using it on a Black Ferrari 458 every single time he details it.

[@nookroot890]

@@Smalaihollo You'd better rinse the living hell out of whatever you've sprayed with an HF product/variant regardless of concentration with DI, RO or similarly ion deficient water to hope the panel is neutralized, which water alone will not do. HF is an acid that even us chemists avoid using unless we have to. It is nasty stuff. One also needs to think about what that rinse water will do once it's washed down the drain given that you've merely "rinsed" it off rather than neutralizing it prior to rinsing it off. Stay away from HF. You can tell a chemist who specializes in Fluorine chemistry by their missing fingers.

[@metalkozel]

Sometime ago I was preparing my car to apply a coating with totally no experience - as I do not own a garage, I needed to wash the car several times outside as dust, leaves and other junk were landing on the paint constantly and I didn't to scratch the car. When I was done with the coating I noticed terrible water spots all over the car (even though I tried to dry the car after each wash) and I could not see through the windshield when I was facing direct sunlight - the window was completely milky. I was devastated and could not find a way to get rid of the spots but then after a few rainy days all (or at least most of the spots) just disappeared! I guess the rain was at least slightly acidic but helped a lot.

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

Great test! I am a chemical engineer and expert in water systems. Quick comments....not all water spots are created equal. If you are dealing with more difficult deposits you will need a stronger acid OR mechanical action....or both. Vinegar is a great starting point. Harmless. You can also use vinegar with a clay bar.

[@lahhlo2658]

Hi question. What was the name and brand of the wheel acid you used on your vehicle?

[@nofsgiven3855]

You can also sand them down buff and polish. And also if your working with acid I do recommend working one panel at a time and wash it off quickly because as you can imagine it is acid and is harmful to your paint. Just some tips I know to help out anyone that is trying to go this route.

[@lawsongarnett2032]

Yeah but sanding (wet sanding I’m assuming) removes clear coat, which I’m sure you know. And I’m sure you also know you want to take whatever approach that uses the least harmful methods first as you want to try to save as much clearcoat on the car as possible. I’d hate for somebody to see this video and think that they need to sand their car every time they get water spots…lol

[@Greg_P611]

Since a lot of the ceramic Coatings are essentially a layer of glass can brake cleaner damage the ceramic coatings? Opti Glosscoat or Simoniz Glasscoat?

[@rileyneufeld7001]

I wouldn't put brake cleaner anywhere near paint. It eats plastic like it's nothing. It's meant to be an aggressive cleaner. Get some citrus degreaser and dilute it, it will eat the hard way spots right off. Works very well, just make sure to clean the surface very well after.

[@Greg_P611]

@@rileyneufeld7001 ok thanks Riley

[@seekingsymmetry]

Which of these methods would be best for a ceramic coated vehicle? I'd imagine compounding is one of the worst...

[@craigwilliams6734]

I have got some horrific dried water spots on my Audi Q5 (from the garden water sprinkler) I thought it was chronic but it does come off with Lime scale remover!! I tried car polish (MER) but it didn’t touch it!! So a big job ahead to remove it & then some Demon Shine!! I just use a household glass cleaner on the windows.

[@reflectionsdetail]

As Kevin Brown and others have found if the water minerals were deposited on hot paint the paint expanded and as it cools will pull into the paint the minerals. Warming the paint back up will allow you to get to some of the "sucked in" minerals into the contracted paint. while I've not tried it personally I've heard many good things about Richard Lins water spot remover made by CS 2 coating. Always use try the least aggressive possibility first and move towards a more aggressive, no need to use a sledgehammer when a 20oz worked. Don't be worried about straight white vinegar, not need to dilute and allow ample dwell time, keeping the area damp.

[@AlexSwan]

Nice. What about removing the same spots on your windows though?

[@josephrodriguez5566]

I use unscented Mineral Spirits for hard water spots and road tar or dead bugs. When done with that I then polish and seal paint .

[@TheBradbates]

Do you dilute the mineral spirits?

[@larrydommer9109]

You said the wheel acid would damage glass. Ceramic coating is also called glass coating. Does it remove ceramic treatment?

[@sy73326]

Acid, paint, girlfriend's car = brave guy

[@pride1973]

very brave ..

[@ClanAllta]

Or just a professional

[@MAGAMAN]

@@ClanAllta Or dumb.

[@signaturemobiledetailing9604]

@@MAGAMAN or crazy

[@TheSolderingGuy007]

Just someone looking for an out

[@yongkei0410]

is it safe for the paint to use wheel acid? I'm worried using it on the surface if it hurts the car paint

[@tsifty1]

Which wheel acid you recommend, iron X?

[@carrrebuilds5425]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison. Working on an older Ford Raptor with tons of mineral deposits..

[@schapediddly]

By "wheel acid" do you mean and iron removal type product? Like iron x?

[@ClanAllta]

Wheel acid is not the same as an iron/fallout remover. They're also called wheel or aluminum brighteners. They are literally acid and can be very dangerous for yourself and your vehicle if you don't know how to use them. Iron removers are specially formulated to break down oxidized iron particles

[@carlosbolanos5361]

Never had a problem with water spots , till today ! That spray bottle you had ( wheel acid ) what brand !? Where can I purchase one !

[@urb4nviking219]

Be careful with the polishing compound, for those of your first time buffer users. You burn into the clear coat and the water spots with be the least of your worries. Let the buffer do the work and go slow lol........Former Body Shop Manager ;)

[@scoopwilliams4963]

Thanks

[@FreeRkelly7374]

Don’t get those body lines to hard either. The clear is thinner on those spots so be super careful - current detailer for Porsche ;)

[@Noobie250r]

That's my fear... And why I haven't done it yet lol

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Get a Rupes RA and rock on! Just did a black Volvo SUV today! Had to go w a course compound to remove some holograms left my bird shit. What a piece of gear. Money well spent!

[@richicarrillo4196]

Coming from a former body shop owner you would know how shitty the polishing and buffing is from almost every body shop!

[@SoCalHispanic29]

What was that hand held spray bottle you used for the tires???!!! I need one!!!! Please share the name of the product! Thanks!

[@JesseFlannery]

SoCal Hispanic it’s just a Hand Pump Foam Sprayer. You can buy them on amazon just google it. He also sells them on his website “IK Foam Sprayer”.

[@krisgroth4577]

Looks like a waterless wash sprayer. Kinda like this: www.chemicalguys.com/mr.-sprayer-full-function-atomizer-and-pump-sprayer/ACC503.html

[@79gulshan]

After watching shitt load of videos of how to remove water spots, this is by far the most useful i say it is

[@scottdowney4318]

I have read a wax keeps the water spots from sticking. Also Turtle Wax ceramic spray. What you want is a barrier coat between the clear paint and the hard water

[@theragcompany]

Yes and no, sometimes the minerals can make it past the wax

[@factcamp813]

WATER and DAWN DISH SOAP. Put that in your chemical sprayer and coat the whole car thoroughly. Use microfiber and just do a quick hand wash hitting everything with the microfiber. Soak vehicle again in your Dawn and water. It will quickly bead off. Take dry microfiber all the way around by hand you'll notice it's dry as soon as you wipe. Remove your hard water stains with very little effort. You could almost just soak the whole vehicle in Dawn water alone and it makes a huge difference. It doesn't take much Dawn in the final rinse water.

[@alviislam4412]

Hi, thanks for the video. I just wanted to know where exactly can you buy the wheel acid, the website you put doesn't have it. Where did you get that from? I have a lot of hard water spots and its getting really difficult todrive the car as it is in the front windhsield too. I even did detail, that didnt help much. But looking at the video, I believe the wheel acid would be perfect for my car.

[@joshuadeacon2283]

Glasweld pro cleaner works really great on Windows. It removes all acid rain spots. Also states that it works well with paint and metal spots. Though I haven't tried it on my paint. Just windows so far.

[@prophinishnyc31]

What did you use to apply it with? Any links …

[@lil_salt1383]

Is there a particular type of wheel acid that's efficient and safe for the clear coat?

[@alias_not_needed]

You could use citric acid.

[@donealable]

@@alias_not_needed Why would citric acid be safe for clear coat. I assume it's all ph and time in contact with the paint.

[@alias_not_needed]

@@donealable You can test it. There will happen nothing to your clear coat if you use citric acid for normal cleaning. If you spray it on it will dissolve the scale and before it will harm your clear coat it will evaporate. If you do not rinse it with water you will get a smeary residue that could make your coat pale. Depends on the coat /paint, I guess. Citric acid is present in lemons, noone gets dissolved eating lemons :) I clean rowing boats with citric acid without gloves without any problems. It sounds more dangerous than it is. And it is not only the ph that makes an acid dissolve/burn stuff. I would never touch sulfuric acid without proper chemical resistant gloves, even if the ph is lower than muriatic acid.

[@joestewart5406]

The mdr works good on windows but no so much with the paint, I don’t much to mare my paint or thin my clear coat so I’m going to try the wheel acid. Seems like the best bet

[@MrRussian2023]

I owned 1 black car and never in my life will I EVER have another one....

[@user-xs7dj2xm6v]

Dude my car gets dirty after two weeks of a car wash

[@rubenzamora1608]

😂

[@AyanDasMusic]

Same. What was I thinking

[@sanmanDC050]

So because it’s not visible as much Means it’s not there or it doesn’t get waterspouts or you don’t have to clean it? Make’s no sense when ppl say that.

[@gavinbetts4404]

Hi generally use vikal on bottom door shuts in summer on dark colours leave on about 5 mins on outside I normally spray on a microfibre and wipe body and glass .i do not dilute use full strength just keep out of full sun in summer . Hard water marks around water jets can be very common with people using no screen wash spray and leave again for 5 to 10 mins it should remove the water marking around them

[@chazmuska]

Compound and polishing are different. Compound cuts thru a little deeper (if you're trying to get rid of deeper scratches) whereas polishing is more subtle but will give a nicer glossy shine. (more like a final step right before waxing). Overall very good informative video!

[@reefhog]

There are heavy cutting compounds, through to light polishing compounds. Compound just means something made with several ingredients, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a coarse cutting compound. All products used with a buffer are compounds.

[@JohnnyBananas7x]

I used to think that too when I first started

[@NoahChristian1]

I bought purple ZEP at Home Depot where they HD guy said it would be the best for cleaning a shower. Here in San Diego we have very hard water, but I do have a water softener which leads to fewer issues when washing a car or taking a shower. Anyways, when I parked the truck too close to a sprinkler, ZEP with a heavy hose rinse took care of EVERYTHING first pass with no effort. I don't know why you say wheel acid is harsh on glass, actually basic materials attack glass more than acids. ZEP worked great on the glass as well as the paint to get the spots off. It is designed for glass and porcelain showers and baths after all. I don't think I will ever rotary brush or dual action polish water spots again unless it is from etching.

[@James2001]

HF acid will literally dissolve glass. I’ve worked with it and seen it with my own eyes.

[@pvtghost24]

I've used 100% Cleaning vinegar and it worked like a champ.

[@bbygirl9136]

👌

[@XXdivloxx]

Just did it with my car and worked

[@alias_not_needed]

@@alexwolf8019 You have to look at the percentage of acetic acid it contains. The more acid the more effective at dissolving scale.

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

What about using ph down for gardening with a 2:1 ratio mixture? I use a full solution of ph down to remove hard water stain in my bong and it works like a charm.

[@sahhull]

Which acid is in the wheel cleaner? There is a few possible acids. Sulfuric Hydrofluric Hydrochloric

[@RNAngel661]

Northy hydrofluoric acid

[@CyberAnvil]

@@RNAngel661 never heard of it. how about muriatic acid?

[@RNAngel661]

NitroExpress I’m not sure but there is auto cleaning company called 3-D they sell a water spot remover

[@TropTrevTv]

What about the clay lit plus the mineral remover

[@Carlos.Rivera]

This video was brought by UPS lol

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@theragcompany nah, its ok. Mean you guys are always working, keep that way

[@qwikss7522]

LMAO!!!!

[@jasonzastko2918]

What kind of wheel acid did you use?

[@jasondeal8447]

Can you use Meguiars wheel brightener and if so what would be the dilution ratio for that

[@commontater652]

Vinegar might have worked if hadn't been diluted 50%?

[@dianeglynn8606]

He only left it on for a couple of minutes, try at least 10 minutes to give the acid time to react with the mineral deposits.

[@ryguymoocow123]

I tried it on mine. It works, but not if it has baked in the sun like my car has.

[@linda48223]

Add 1/2 cup dawn dishwashing soap to 1 cup of vinegar in glass bowl. Stir slowly with a spoon so bubbles DON'T form. Microwave mixture for about 1 minute. Put in a spray bottle. Spray on effected area and let sit for about 20 minutes. Wipe with a wet rag. Rince and dry vehicle.

[@Ninja_Sloth]

This guy is selling a product, of course none of the "other methods" will work in his video. 100% undiluted white vinegar would have removed the hard water deposits in seconds. I have very hard water where I live and during the summer, if just a few drops of water from the hose or sprinkler hit any of our cars it will guarantee your car spots. I will soak a small towel with 100% vinegar, wipe the spots, which come off immediately, then give a rise with softened or purified water to dilute any remaining acid from the vinegar still remaining on the paint.

[@luvsaTKO]

tslazoo thanks for letting men know. Yes I’ll try the all vinegar

[@5194553739]

I want to put a spray sealant on. What is a good micro fibre towel to use

[@Ed70Nova427]

The "HF", aka hydrofluoric acid that the Wheel Cleaner contains attacks your mucus glands and vocal cords. He got lucky with the little coughing but it would be interesting if he could tell all of us if his voice has changed slightly after that incident, just to let us know how important the protection is. Also if you get a strong whiff, it will INSTANTLY damage the tiny flap that covers your lungs entrance (epiglottis), making it difficult to swallow anything even saliva, for the rest of your life. I hope Anthony reply's and lets us know if he constantly has to "clear his throat". That is the first sign of minor damage. Anthony, if you do have to clear your throat because it feels like something wants to go down the wrong pipe, I would recommend you go see a doctor.

[@LurkMoar101]

Wait......ITS HF?? I work with HF acid at a refinery, it's a 'calcium chaser', meaning it eats the calcium in your bones/muscles/organs. No one is allowed near the stuff without wearing air fed C-Suits or at the very least B-Class rubber PPE. Nasty shit when it gets on your skin, pretty deadly when ingested.

[@akhiljasrotia4747]

Does the wheel acid causes any damage to the paint later?....& Is the clay job effective & reliable to remove hard water spots?

[@km9643]

Is it just me or did he create an enormous amount of marring and swirl marks from applying the MDR?

[@floormatio]

Somebody needs to give you some IGL delete!! I feel like polish doesn’t remove the mineral that hard water leaves so I think chemically removing is important. Polish Or compound I feel just smears it around. I could be wrong. Great video as always

[@KLR_FML]

Would the mineral buildup make a coat of wax not effective?

[@Viettzz]

Can you use a different wheel product instead of Wheel Acid and it would give the same result or no?

[@WatchoutNSG]

i need to figure this out also i cant find anyone selling that brand wheel acid he used

[@MohdRadhwan]

@@WatchoutNSG You may try Wheel Brightener from Meguiars. Make sure you diluted the solution. Long ago a detailer named Darren Priest from Auto Fetish Detail remove hard water spot from paint using Wheel Brightener with ease.

[@kevans3038]

Rpkxnoscope NSG any acid based wheel cleaner will work. Not the ones blended with any degreasers. Acid alone won’t strip wax. It’s the best and quickest way to remove calcium deposits “hard water spots” Good luck!

[@Peg067]

Got a source to buy the wheel acid online? Only distributor is a state away and it doesn't seem as thought you can buy directly from their website.

[@juiceboxheroooo9752]

Can't find that wheel acid anywhere around me. Any comparable brands you know of?

[@ryguymoocow123]

Meguiars d140 you can buy it on amazon

[@alias_not_needed]

Buy citric acid. It is way cheaper and does not etch glass. Citric acid comes in powdered form in buckets. So you can solute it with water to your liking.

[@m.s8879]

Have you ever used the cutting oil ? Actually, it's very easy to use, just spray on those spots leave for some couple of moment and then wipe out.

[@TheTferrer]

Muriatic Acid solution is used to remove water spot then a base like baking soda solution needs to be applied to neutralize the acid on the paint followed by a good wash and polish. Anyone who details vehicles with hard-water spots can provide additional pointer. The Muriatic Acid can be purchased at the local car paint & repair shop or at Home Depot store. Make sure to wear protective gear when applying both solutions - only takes a few minutes per panel. Good luck!

[@davidhovik7176]

Any reason why you did't use a black polish?

[@probesolouno]

This definitely helped out. Thank you! I always clay and compound. Now its going to be Wheel Acid ftw!

[@DrDre.]

Did the WA work for you?

[@arrozconmgtow5026]

Regarding DWV and water...I've only ever seen it work when the car is still wet from rain or whatever and you know it's going to spot up because of air quality (pollen, smog). I mean it's more of a rinse aid at that point. I do use a lot of distilled white vinegar in my day to day, though...lots of uses for it.

[@Sinisterg60]

Did you use power clean in the ik foamer for the wheels and tires?

[@tmackie1694]

Aloha! You said not to use Car Brite Wheel Acid on glass. What do you suggest for removing a very bad case of water-spots from car windows please? Thanks.

[@dfiegel421]

I want to thank you for the video! I had spots all over my car and looked horrible. I did all except the clay and aluminum bright. After seeing the vid, I took the clay out of my Amazon basket and ordered the aluminum bright. Wala! Spots are gone!!! 👍👍

[@machoboy95]

As a detailer...I would clay towel/bar, acid, then polish if needed

[@dsab94]

Awesome video!! Would love to see a video dealing with hard water spots on car windows!

[@spareparts7630]

Ultra fine steel wool will do it.

[@timsouttahere]

@@spareparts7630 🤔🤔🤔

[@andrewbooth81]

Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish and Steel wool worked for me with some elbow grease. My windows had baked on water stains from 20 years. I tried everything and finally that combo worked.

[@DJMannyC]

Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound did nothing for the water spots on black paint, but worked great on my windows. I’ve also had good results using glass stove top cleaner on the windows of my vehicle.

[@bigwallben514]

@@DJMannyC YES! glass stove top cleaner worked for me. THanks for the idea.

[@gallo81]

Any idea for removing from black matte plastic trim?