mikeeyd Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have a 15 Edge in Ruby Red. Vehicle is only 2 months old. Yesterday I notices spots on the hood. Had the car washed but they are still there but not on any other section of the car. Does anyone have any advice on how to remove. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxxyfox Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) Take some pictures. This is a place for great advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing Found this, great write up: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/88856-easy-way-remove-water-spots-optimum-mdr-water-spot-remover.html Edited September 20, 2015 by foxxyfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Clay bar kit (Mothers/Meguiars - Amazon) should work well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500R Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/all/products/sonax-perfect-finish-4-6-250-ml This stuff does amazing work and will easily take out water spots in no time, highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autom8r Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Mikeeyd: White Vinegar. Target food section $0.89. Use it to de-scale my coffeemaker too. The spots are likely calcium chloride (CaCl) residue from a rogue sprinkler (how dare it hit your car!). Apply the vinegar using a microfiber cloth. Do not use anything abrasive. It may take some time to break down the CaCl salt, put it on rub it around some, wipe with the microfiber. Do a small section at a time. Good Luck! Edited September 21, 2015 by autom8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) You can use Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. It is fairly inexpensive $10 or so. Should do the trick and easy to find at Target or Walmart. I have some Meguiars Water Spot Remover which, I am told, is similar to the Ultimate Compound. I also think you can use it on water spots on glass. I am not sure vinegar would work easily, but I have not tried it. Also, I had water spots and a clay bar did nothing to remove them. Maybe it was too fine, but it was a Meguiar's kit. Edited September 21, 2015 by tron1974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'd try a less aggressive polish before jumping in to a compound. I'd save a compound as a last ditch effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevews99 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Here is a link to an excellent detailing site: http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/ that I use frequently. I concur that the spots are from your local water supply. I'm also a big proponent of "less aggressive" approaches to remove the spots. I would make friends with a local detailer and solicit some professional assistance. I love the Ruby Red color on my 2015 Edge Titanium and the first thing I did to protect the gorgeous paint was invest in Optimum Opti-coat pro/Gloss Coat (http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/Coatings/#overview). I also live in an area with hard water and the Gloss Coat does a great job protecting the paint from water spots and lots of other stuff. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'd try a less aggressive polish before jumping in to a compound. I'd save a compound as a last ditch effort. Ultimate Compoud is actually not too aggressive but I agree, try the least aggressive first. Here is another article, http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/29134-how-remove-water-spots-hand.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Here is a link to an excellent detailing site: http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/ that I use frequently. I concur that the spots are from your local water supply. I'm also a big proponent of "less aggressive" approaches to remove the spots. I would make friends with a local detailer and solicit some professional assistance. I love the Ruby Red color on my 2015 Edge Titanium and the first thing I did to protect the gorgeous paint was invest in Optimum Opti-coat pro/Gloss Coat (http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/Coatings/#overview). I also live in an area with hard water and the Gloss Coat does a great job protecting the paint from water spots and lots of other stuff. Good luck! I love opti-seal. Did you apply the OPC yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeeyd Posted September 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Brought the car to the dealer. The detailer thought the spots may be caused by an errant sprinkler in my development. He used a mild compound and removed the spots. Parked in a different location and the hood looked fine this morning. Thanks to everyone for their replies and advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Any before/after pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Brought the car to the dealer. The detailer thought the spots may be caused by an errant sprinkler in my development. He used a mild compound and removed the spots. Parked in a different location and the hood looked fine this morning. Thanks to everyone for their replies and advice. Get a sealant, nice coat of wax, or both on that paint ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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