how do u keep ur truck from getting water spots?

 

You got black, huh? Have fun... : You can try a chamois or one of those new silicone squegees. I use a synthetic chamois.

 

Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar. Wipe it over the spots and see if that will remove them. Dry the area immediately with another soft cloth.

 

thanks i was just wondering if anyone had a really good wax that would keep them away

 

Try "Liquid Glass" polish. I havent personally tried it - mostly because I cant find it here. But, Ive heard its excellent from quite a few people.

 

#26 yellow wax...Maguire's (sp). Will take a couple of applications, but this will remove tar, bubble gum, bugs and whatever else. I love it and won't change to anything else.

There is probably better out there now though.

FWIW

John

 

You just have to dry it every time you wash it thats all. Get the Absorbers they do a sweet job of drying the trucks. Unfortunately its the hard water that leaves the spots or Dirt you didn't wash off.

 

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Unfortunately, it's the beading action of the wax that causes the spots. If you leave water beads on the finish, when it evaporates, it will leave behind the minerals in the water. As Jamie said, you have to get the water off the paint before it dries. I keep my entire truck wet as I wash around it. Then, after it's all done, I go around with my Water Sprite (synthetic chamois) and pulll the water completely off the finish. This method does a pretty good job of eliminating spots. Another suggestion, wash it out of the sun to prevent rapid evaporation during the washing process. I was curious of how a wetting solution like Jet Dry, used in dishwashers to prevent spotting, would work on auto paints but I've never tried it.

 

Commatoze Don't use that sort of stuff it Strips the wax off your paint and leaves it vulnerable to the elements!!!! Also dishwashing liquid strips the wax from your vehicle. When I do a new seasons waxing I use Dawn to strip the wax off then its dry paint then claybar the truck then wash again then wax it its time consuming but I get minimal water spots when doing it.

As Commatoze said its a good idea to wash and dry in the shade then you will not get fast evaporation of the water. If you have hard water try to get it off the windows as well really fast before it can dry. The minerals in the hard water will etch the glass over time and make the window very pitted looking. The water here in our town does that.

On a side question I saw a thing a while back I think called the ionizer was hooked to the hose and passed the water through some kind of filter anyone seen this or know if it works? Was supposed to filter the water so no spots?

Found a link http://www.asontv.com/products/907623521.html

 

Yes, I was aware of the actions of using dish washing soap, but I didn't think a wetting agent like Jet-Dry would be harmful. I think you're referring to a de-ionizer. I didn't know it was available for the end of a garden hose, but that's a great idea. I've used commercial de-ionizers in lab environments before, and it does a complete job of removing minerals from the water.

 

I don't have an outside hydrant, so I normally wash my truck at a high-pressure carwash. Most of 'em around here have a setting for "Spot-fee rinse," which is softened water coming out at lesser pressure. I've had pretty good luck with that, and then just "blow-drying" it by getting on the highway and driving a bit.

 

Believe it or not a really great way to dry your truck which I use often is a leaf blower.

 

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Believe it or not a really great way to dry your truck which I use often is a leaf blower.
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.. ...but a great idea! I'm going to have to try that one next time I wash 'er.

 

"DI" water...or De-Ionized water will definitely help. These guys have given you excellent advice. after washing, dry then use high quality wax on cool/cold paint. Rainex on the windows works good too. Keeps the water from drying on there until you wipe off with your choice of cloth. I like large white 100% cotton towels. Yes, it leaves lint until you hit it with the wax and leaf blower...works great. The white towel will show you what you missed etc.

 

oh yeah, Keep pavement wet and bed clean when using leaf blower. It will blow sand and such on your truck.......