The definitive guide to WATER SPOTS (and how to *actually* remove them) 

Products used: Water Spot Remover bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad Gold Standard Polish: bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish

About four or five years ago when I got back into detailing everyone was polishing water spots and it reminded me of people who clean carpets with harsh chemicals and to much water. Yes it looked good at first but the stains came back. The first person who said polishing water spots only pushes the minerals deeper into the clearcoat was Yvan. This was the moment I began to watch more videos from Yvan on the Rag company and Business detailing channel. The Gold Standard polish is just amazing. I can sand a scratch in the paint and then use the purple pad and switch to the yellow waffle pad and the outcome is golden.

DIY and the rag company both putting out waterspot videos today. I will say the rag company didnt give proper information about removing them correctly and fully

the best way to remove deep water spots id using a compound with a heavy duty polisher tool. But you have to know what your doing or you will take the paint off. Then you wax and seal after. All these people will try to sell there products of coarse and say it will work, Do it the old fashion way and it will work, Its the only way it will work if its deep with spots and swirls,,,,,

How can i do water spot remover on Matte paint???? i can't polish it....

Hi Can I use a waterspot remover on a fresh paintjob? I got nasty waterspots from a sprinkler, my only other option would be polishing. I can't let the waterspots bake in the sun, it would cause even more problems long term. Thanks

Yes, ths is becoming my new favorite detailing channel.

I’m so glad you guys touched base on this. Admittedly- I’ve polished them out before and it’s SOOOO much work. Just did a truck last week - did a water spot remover before polishing and WOW - night and day difference. Thank you for this tip and video!

Here is one unorthodox question. Waterspots react to acidic solution, so, wouldn't an acid like meguiars wheel brightener have the same effect ?

Would the product cause etching in the paint if it was left on for too long or was not rinsed off thoroughly? I think that might have happened on a couple panels. If that's the case can the etching be polished off with Gold Standard Polish and the yellow waffle pad?

Water Spot Remover is a very underrated maintenance product! When will the gallon size be available?

Is this a new model Audi? 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the info I have spots on my black vinyl wrap and will be doing this before polish and ceramic coating.

Hello! I wonder a-t-il what point in the preparation is it best to remote water stains ? Alter washing and drying ?

I say it every time I watch their videos best how to detailing on RU-vid! And funny on top of that everyone needs a good laugh!

How do I polish gelcoat watercraft, what products do you recommend. Thanks, love the videos, a great help

When in Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹???

Hawaii often experiences frequent rain, sometimes occurring daily for brief periods. This constant rainfall can be frustrating for car owners, particularly those who have just had their vehicles detailed. Even cars with ceramic coatings aren't immune to water spots, which will persist until cleaned off. Given the likelihood of it raining again soon, maintaining a spot-free car can feel like a never-ending task.

I have a 2025 Mazda CX-5 that I am going to be ceramic coating. I finished the Deacon and it has water spots on the hood and some on the side doors. My question is, when I check the paint depth in the door jamb, I'm at 55 microns, when I check the roof it is also at 55 microns or 2.2 ml. The hood is at 85 micron's or 3.2 ml. It's crazy thin paint. I was wondering if that were your car, and the water spot remover did not remove the etching, would you be comfortable still polishing it with the wool or foam & gold standard polish?

Hey, love the work you guys are putting out. What brand/model polisher are you guys working with?

Can I use water spot remover immediately after rinse-less wash (before I dry). Then rinse, and use ceramic gloss with clay towel? That my plan in my head to wash my car next weekend. Should I respray rinseless between each step for extra lube?

So I may have goofed. Car is 5 months old, looks like it has water spotting. Last weekend I was finally able to do a decon on it (fine grade clay mitt). I did test a spot with some iron remover and didn't see anything (it I'd a black car though....) so I didn't do it on the whole car. Given the time of year, I went ahead and put some Cerakote sealant on it since I don't know when/if the weather will cooperate again before spring. Should I just wait until spring and do a decon, water spot remover, and polish then?

I have an older car with single stage paint. looks amazing Until even rain water. water creates deep GREY cloudy spots which are incredibly difficult to remove. any suggestions? and no coating I have used stop this from happening. Any suggestions?..

What should I do if the water spots are waxed over it ? Now i want to put a 3 years coating and get the best paint condition for it.

Can you use your coating outside or should it only be applied in a shop setting?

REALITY: Many “coatings” on cars that’re not frequently washed, can experience even more hardwater mark staining issues vs uncoated cars. Hence, when coatings were peddled to the world starting from circa 2006 by companies with unknown names, these companies much later needed to start selling Watermark Removers…when established brands in 2006 such as Meguiars, Eagle One, Autoglym, Collinite etc never had such a product. It was mostly sold by those “🎉unknown newcomers” which were committed to peddling “coatings”….eg: Carpro, GTechniq etc. And its because they KNEW that “coatings” can create/worsen hard watermark staining issues. For the next 10years, Meguiars still did not sell coatings and did not sell Water Mark Removers 😂😂

Amateurs using water spot removal acid can etch their windows after 30 seconds, More warnings are needed!

Great information!!!

I have water spots on my side mirrors. Ever water spot remover says glass, paint but most say it won’t work on mirrors. Will your product work safely on side mirrors or is it just etched in. FYI / the more I watch your channel, the more products I see the need to buy. These are classes and I love attending!

I avoid water spots on my 2007 Honda civic by not washing it. But when i do, i use unicorn tears.

Why does CG heavy duty water spot remover remove the appearance without polishing? Vs this where it doesn't remove the appearance of the water spots??

Does your Milwaukee eat batteries? Mine does. Like sheesh it's like a 5 min life 😂😂😂

If we apply paint protection on a paint which has little water spots , will it will affect the durability or performance of the protection?

Got my note pad ready. Bring it. Thank you.

If you were to have buffed it without water spot remover, sealed it then the water spots come back. Would you just buff again to remove the sealant then use water spot remover, wash, then reseal?

After water spot removal and polishing can I then proceed to apply a ceramic coating?

If I have hard water from my hose is it okay to rinse it with my hose water after using the water spot remover?

That Prius needs another ring on the grill to match the front license plate...

Does the towel need to be damp with rinseless for the lubricantion?

Does the diy water spot remover work on aluminium engine pipes?

Can I use water spot remover on coated car?

I guess the best way to avoid water spots is to take care of your vehicle in general. But may I ask, won't it be needed to do the same process (and remove more clear coat) after a while since they were not fully removed? I understand that you deliver what you're paid for obviously, but I'm asking from a "student" point of view. Great video, Yvan talking about polishing makes me feel secure about what I hear!

So the process was rinseless wash, decon? What was decon process?

Great video👍👍👍 Super accurate info👍👍 Thank you

The young guy always in the way LMAO

Instead of rinsing water spot remover with power washer, could you use rinseless wash? If so, I’ll start using water spot remover in the garage instead of outside. Do you think water spot remover could etch if left on the paint for about a minute when using outdoors? I used it recently and noticed a big round spot on the hood that looked like a bird etching and it did not come out after polishing with gold standard on the yellow waffle pad. I’m thinking it’s more likely something else and not the water spot remover

Is that water spot remover safe to use on vinyl wrap cars?

Do I use a waterspot remover on dry paint or can it be wet?

How do I get water spots off black 3m matte wrap?

What if you polishes your car and thought you got all the water spots out then applied a ceramic coating to then have the water spots come back a week later after the coating has fully cured?

How about using the non-clay towel with the water spot remover?

I just had Ziebart Diamond-gloss put on my car two weeks ago and now it has constant water stains! Will the WaterSpotRemover affect the coating? Not that it can look any worse!

Ready to learn!

What about on the glass?

Thank you guys! Question regarding the pad, you went for the most aggressive pad first, is it worth starting with the foam pad first or go to the wool right off? - Thank you!

Should I avoid getting your Iron remover and water spot remover on the plastic led type headight units?

Audi Omaha? Y’all in Nebraska?

Could you use the SDT with the water spot remover to help or is just a regular microfiber good enough?

Nice video, great information! When will the DIY Detail products be available in Europe (Netherlands)?

Would this process apply to a ceramic coated vehicle?

So basic steps being, 1 water spot removal, 2 damp wool cutting pad ?, 3 polish with gold standard and waffle pad ?, 4 recoat ceramic if doing ceramic again. Thanks

3rd and ready!😂

2nd. As always! Humberto is always 1st😂

Thats pretty cool.

Lmao used half that bottle just on the hood

I like the smell on the water spot I definitely keep this product in my arsenal. It’s a must to have 👍🏻

I have this water spot problem. There are many water spots on hood and roof. I didnt know that it should be hitted by water spot remover and polish my car twice. All spots came back again. Now i want to ask if I wash my car with Carpro Descale acid shampoo, is it enough to neutrolize minerals? Or do I have to use water spot remover before polishing? Thanks for your reply.