What to do about WATER SPOTS: how to safely get rid of them for good

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Ever wondered what water spots are? Why they happen? And what you should do to get rid of them? This is a DEEP DIVE into the chemistry behind the problem -- and a thorough demonstration of the solution. You'll need some products to get the job done!
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@greghaefs4677 11 месяцев назад

I can’t believe this is FREE to watch!!!! I can’t believe how detailed but easy to understand the video is. You guys amaze me every time!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you , we do appreciate you liking and sharing the videos if you find value in them.

@user-og9ms4oj2h 6 месяцев назад

WHAT? USING POLISHING MACHINE?

@neilwalker5041 11 месяцев назад

I remember when getting back into detailing and everyone was polishing water spots except for Yvan. Thank you guys for this video which hopefully lots of people will learn from. You just have to have patience with water spots and not try to take the quick way out.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Indeed! Thanks Neil

@massformationpsychosis7681 11 месяцев назад

Makes me cringe when people Polish and Polish, and can’t figure out why the spots won’t come out haha.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Lack of critical thinking and logic

@cyclechris6591 Месяц назад

Your decon towel works awesome with soap and iron remover. Never seen my soul red 46v metallic so clean. Water spot remover then polish & coat tomorrow. C6 hydro lite!

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Wow, post it in our Facebook group bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

@mrBDeye 2 месяца назад

Try applying Turtlewax paste onto the panel with applicator pad, allow to dry and haze, then wipe off with microfiber towel. There is something in Turtlewax paste that removes water spots.

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

It doesn’t remove them, like many waxes it fills.

@en1254 11 месяцев назад

Good video...nice to see you both being realistic about the results...very good information on how thin clear coats are these days...the importance of what the trade off is when you polish too much..

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@charlesmitchell9647 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video lesson, thank you guys. In Florida mineral spots are definitely an issue. There is not a sprinkler system nor most homes if any that filter their water. Let alone d ionize their water. A lot of homes have a garage but are not situated with the room to wash and dry their car, they have to do in the driveway. This video demonstrates why everyone should wash and dry their car one section at a time. Thank again for all you do.

@diydetailofficial 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@jirensentry7609 5 месяцев назад

That second to last sentence of yours is a platinum star! I will practice washing and drying panel-by-panel. Thanks.

@victoryensured7137 6 месяцев назад

I really love how the guys are respectful towards each other and the viewers also, and in an simple way describe the problem and the solution, love you guys all at DIY there, cheers from Europe, just wish your products would be a little more accessible here in Poland

@diydetailofficial 6 месяцев назад

They are available Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

@victoryensured7137 6 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial Aaah they are indeed, thank you very much!

@diydetailofficial 6 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@jaimedpcaus1 7 месяцев назад

Interesting. After seeing this video, I agree with you that water spots would be a huge issue in the detailing world. How do you guys avoid having water spots? I mean, do you use a water filter system? If so, what kind is it? This basically tells me that as a diy'er, I would have to buy distilled water, gallon by gallon and do the rinseless wash. Unless you do this as a full time detailer, it's basically not worth it to buy the expensive equipment and the washing products because the hard water will cancel the purchases and create more problems with the hard water -- the source.

@diydetailofficial 7 месяцев назад

When using Rinseless, you will not get waterspots as long as you dry the surface with a towel

@jirensentry7609 5 месяцев назад

OK! I finally understand ratios now - 1 ounce of Rinseless wash in 2 gallons of water! That then must also mean that the 1 ounce is the control for 15 to 1 or 10 to 1. 15 being water and its 15 ounces.

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Correct

@waxmanvids5015 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Might a make a plug? The CR Spotless system is a FIERCE asset!!!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Good call!

@alanadad8583 2 месяца назад

I realize the gold standard polish is awesome, but was curious if the spots are on a ceramic coated car you could use something like carpro essence to polish so you don’t remove the coating. Great content!

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

That’s a filler.

@IamDetailedAF 11 месяцев назад

Great video and process through the variation of issues people may come across. 🎉❤

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@gimblito8172 Месяц назад

Awesome video! I always thought that the watermark remover was supposed to remove the etching as well. BTW I really hope you guys will consider setting up a repackaging facility here in South East Asia. Its a booming market. The only issue is the cost. I recently purchased DIY Rinseless Wash. It worked really well, but the price was much higher than what you guys are paying in the US. Tried talking to the guy who was selling it, but he said the cost of shipping was very expensive (plus our currency is not doing well). I really want to use the Gold Standard Polish followed by the APC!

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Thank you.

@yweleung Месяц назад

Great tutorial! I have a question about the wool pad. I was originally going to get just a yellow waffle pad but seeing how I might need more cut to tackle some deeper scars, I'm thinking of also getting a wool pad. I know the waffle pad is safe to use on a palm sander based on one of your other videos, but can I also use a wool pad on it? What are some things I have to be aware of if I do put a wool pad on a palm sander?

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Yes, works great

@GreenTurtle-rw1cl 24 дня назад

The best 👍

@diydetailofficial 24 дня назад

Thank you.

@mizuno137 3 месяца назад

Hi, I just subscribed to your channel, I 1st saw one of video that you were in pan the organizer, I enjoy your experience on rinseless products, and your expertise, I also purchased few items, but will be buying few more items, thank you.

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

Welcome!!

@thatpointinlife 5 месяцев назад

Great video as always! Newbie question; Does a properly prepped, applied, and well maintained ceramic coating finished surface 100% prevent water spotting, or can water spot mineralization still embed in or on ceramic coating?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Coatings help reduce, but doesn’t prevent them.

@DynoDieselWagon 3 месяца назад

100% on point . It takes TIME to remove watermarks from GLASS

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

Thank you.

@sumatai1 5 месяцев назад

Awesome explanation!! Thank you for sharing

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@westmichigandangler1712 5 месяцев назад

I see that can be used on glass as well. Do you use that same spot remover on glass or is it better to just polish them off the glass?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Start with DIY Detail Water Spot Remover

@T-BoneTodd 11 месяцев назад

Such a great video and learning experience! Cheers!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@fattysgarage1754 10 месяцев назад

This was a great video! Most don't know this information about water spots. Fatty approved!

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

thank you sir!

@stevenv9224 11 месяцев назад

Time for diy masters 🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

No just people who like to share.,

@user-xp7jt5ri5z 2 месяца назад

what about thick stubborn deposits on the trim? they seem to have formed from not drying the car properly?

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

DIY Detail Water Spot Remover

@joshweber9095 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Thank you!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@BradButler-ky9vu 5 месяцев назад

I've recently acquired a 2012 4Runner with trashed paint. I went through your whole Decon/waterspot removal/paint correction process. Lots of etching remain. Guess you would recommend going with the wool pad? How many for a 4Runner? Didn't use your polish, would you recommend going back with that as well on the wool?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Only one pad is needed. Be careful some defects are best left alone.

@BradButler-ky9vu 5 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial so you would just get it as good as you could get it, coat it, and move on?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

@BradButler-ky9vu correct

@chrisfig77 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I have a quick question. I'm contemplating getting a ceramic coating and am wondering in a scenario like this where you have water spots on ceramic, what do you do? It seems like you are out of luck because you can't polish the spots out without stripping/ damaging the ceramic?? Also I just stumbled upon an article discussing Graphene vs Ceramic Coatings. What is your opinion on this and is Graphene better for maintenance/ being able to remove watersports without damaging Graphene coating? Thanks for your help!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

A Graphene based coating like our 3 year coating will help reduce water spots. The best preventative measure is to keep the vehicle Clean with proper wash techniques, and stay away from sprinklers.

@joshuacmorgan 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the content. After digging into a lot of your content (about polishing and watermarks) and getting some of your products, I was able to do a fantastic job on my vehicle today.

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful!

@patrikkihlman6979 4 месяца назад

In my do it yourself carwash you can choose mineral free water. Is it then okey to not dry your car and drive off with it wet?

@diydetailofficial 4 месяца назад

Yes

@GeorgePap99 11 месяцев назад

Well, this video persuaded me about the potential of the DIY Detail Polishing System. If you guys knew how to restore at 99% this hood with this system, then Idk what this system cannot fix... Unfortunatelly, I noticed your partner who ships to EU mentions in their Shipping Page that they are currently not shipping. Is there another alternative for EU? Thanks in advance!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

We have distributors in the UK and Netherlands at the moment.

@GeorgePap99 11 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial I was talking about the one in UK. I didn't know about Netherlands. You guys should make it more loud that you are in EU 😂 Now I see that in your website under Distributors

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@zacharydorsey8713 4 месяца назад

Does this also work on windows? The majority of my problems areas on my personal vehicle tend to be there.

@diydetailofficial 4 месяца назад

Yes

@hayden199516 11 месяцев назад

New Nick and Yvan video, let’s gooo!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

💪

@andrewr3403 2 месяца назад

Great video! After using the pad cleaner my pad is always still super wet even after spinning at top speed, I am using rupes new lhr 15 da. I am using your guys pads, anything you are doing differently then me? I am following your directions exactly

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

The polisher itself is the problem, too slow to spin out the pad.

@andrewg170 5 месяцев назад

can i just use my carwash soap on the mitt that's in the bucket to agitate after spraying the water spot remover on?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

Yes

@derekbelton5932 11 месяцев назад

Get a 12 by 12 canopy at Lowe’s 150 bucks instant shade 😁

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

👏🏻

@massformationpsychosis7681 11 месяцев назад

Great video as always guys… Now I have found that white distilled vinegar works great for removing the minerals everytime… Convince me why I should use Water Spot Remover over my cheaper substitute 😅.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

While it works, it’s not as effective, and has nothing to provide lubrication.

@Obsessioncardetailing 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this guys. You know how it seems water spots are gone, but then the panel heats up and they come back, given this, is it worth heating the panel up, using water spot remover and then polishing? My 2006 m3 has waterspots visible under certain light, which I thought were gone but seems to have reappeared after spending a few weeks outside! There’s no white staining but just a faint outline of the spots

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

When following this technique that’s not required, but it’s also not a bad thing to do.

@Obsessioncardetailing 11 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial would you heat the panel up and then use water spot remover, or only heat it up when polishing?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

@@Obsessioncardetailing I would do it before using DIY Detail Water Spot Remover. When polishing you never want to create heat.

@Obsessioncardetailing 11 месяцев назад

Thanks. In the past we've polished cars after heating them with an IR light to make phantom water spots disappear, very risky though and not fun at all! This sounds a lot safer!

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Definitely safer.

@JohnSnow1232 2 месяца назад

Hello Yvan. Why do detailers not simply only offer the exterior WCC? I see they tend to add many other services like ceramic coating, interior cleaning etc. when adding all those things takes so much more time and its simply not as profitable as only offering the WCC. Because from what I've learned from you, the package that most clients value the most is the WCC and its also the most profitable and takes the least amount of time. Or am I missing something? Would love to know your thoughts on this.

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

Unfortunately many detailers work for their ego, not for their customer.

@JohnSnow1232 2 месяца назад

@@diydetailofficial Ah its an ego thing, I didn't know that. Appreciate the reply.

@m.k.shekarpillai817 3 месяца назад

Hey dudes in these times when we have ssooo much to watch on RU-vid bout so many things, how bout keeping ur videos short and to the point?

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

We have many short videos, one every day.

@XL_BEAR 3 месяца назад

Agreed. I stopped watching the long versions because I simply have life I need to keep vs. You tube 30+ minutes videos of how to wash the car etc. With that rate I’ll never find time to actually wash the car myself. lol.

@keithmelling8530 3 месяца назад

You say Yvan that rain cant cause waterspots. Is that different for people who live near the sea/ocean.Great vid yet again guys

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

Correct

@harshmehta3653 7 месяцев назад

Is polishing always required after we use waterspot remover ?

@diydetailofficial 7 месяцев назад

No, if the water spots are gone you are done:)

@masanta 11 месяцев назад

Would you still want to hit this with the red rotary jeweling pad to take it to next level?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Of course.

@robertf3340 Месяц назад

Question for you. On a vehicle that’s already been ceramic coated and the water spots weren’t properly removed prior to the coating being applied, what would you recommend as a course of action to fix??

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Unfortunately you will need to polish

@robertf3340 Месяц назад

I get that. The question isn’t if I need to polish. I’m asking if there is a ceramic coating OVER the spots, will the ceramic need to be removed in order to even reach those mineral spots or are they locked in underneath the ceramic coating?

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Yes, it needs to be removed by polishing

@robertf3340 Месяц назад

@@diydetailofficial got it. Thanks

@cyclechris6591 Месяц назад

Is Nick using the Bauer 8 mm or the long stroke Bauer?

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

Milwaukee 15mm

@charliecalzadilla6028 2 месяца назад

What is your recommended paint protection to resist or prevent water spots on a black car. Car sits outside and neighbor likes to point her water hose end sprinkler into the air rinsing her tree leaves. I can’t control when her overspray lands on my black car, then bakes in the sun. I’ve used a water spot remover to remove minerals. Next I’ll polish gyeon evo synchro off and recoat with another paint protection. What do you recommend that sheets instead of beads or how would you attack this issue?

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

DIY Detail 3 year coating, and use DIY Detail Quick Beads as a maintenance product.

@jdtrio1309 9 месяцев назад

As you suggested I would like to apply a wax over my recently installed DIY 8 year coating Do you have any wax brand recommendations? You mention paste/liquid > how about a spray wax that is Graphene infused ? Better yet… how about a DIY brand wax any plans for that 🤔

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

Our wax is on the way. You want a wax without abrasives, silicone, or Teflon. A cream wax that fills is ideal.

@jirensentry7609 5 месяцев назад

I am getting gems and gold nuggets out of these questions! Thank Yvan!

@SC_CannonFodder 2 месяца назад

Im 8 months late to this video, but better late than never. I have a question about water spots and etching. I have a beautiful black cadillac ct4 blackwing, and I unfortunately paid the dealer to apply a "ceramic" coating when I purchased it . All i can see are water spots on the hood when looking at the paint and not the reflection. Is it possible the dealer just applied whatever ceramic, over the etching and if so, would it be better to use your water spot remover, before AND after i polished to remove those coated minerals? Awesome video btw.

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

Yes, unfortunately it’s very possible they put their product over water spots. Wash, decontaminate, apply DIY Detail Water Spot Remover, rinse, dry, inspect. Light polishing if required, apply DIY Detail Water Spot Remover again, inspect then allow to bake in the sun before polishing again.

@SC_CannonFodder 2 месяца назад

@diydetailofficial Perfect! Thank you for the quick reply as always guys. I will do this when I'm ready to put on a legitimate ceramic DIY DETAIL coating vs the whatever coating the dealer did. You guys are the best, thank you! Cant wait to get this project going!

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

Thank you.

@michaelmcclatchy8590 3 месяца назад

So what should I use in my pad cleaner. Just distilled water or distilled water with rinseless or Domenica else

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash

@MikeCanuck 11 месяцев назад

I have a white car, and I don't seem to get visible water spots. Is it just that I can't see them, or do I possibly not have any? Just wondering if I should still use water spot remover before updating my ceramic coating. I am usually pretty careful about where I park, and I live in Vancouver, if where you live can affect whether or not you get water spots.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

White cars are less susceptible to water spots as the surface never gets really hot.

@Mdetailing 11 месяцев назад

Great video again sir , congratulations to both. Can i ask a business related question, your perspective please?...... On offering paint correction( or general) services ,we have to force the customer to "correct" on his paint what WE see ,with our fancy lights and our critical eye...OR....just to remove what CUSTOMER see, and his is bothering about,and want to pay about, and came to our business in the fist place? Again congratulations

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

It’s the customers car, and the less you « correct » the paint the better it is for the paint. Paint correction is better termed paint removal. To remove a scratch that’s 20um deep, you need to remove 20um of clearcoat.

@Mdetailing 11 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial agree sir. Thanks for your time. My kind regards. Keep up the great work

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

@Mdetailing Thank you

@danspooner-wi1nb Месяц назад

I currently dont have your specific iron remover or clay towel yet could i use this method with the iron remover i currently have with my ultra fine clay mitt untill my order of your products come in?

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

You would need to test.

@brendanshippy4468 11 месяцев назад

If I put a wax on my car, will washing my car weekly degrade the wax? Or is there certain types of car soaps that'll help the wax last?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Wax degrades from fracturing caused by heat cycles. Best practice is to wax every 2 months, or even better apply a ceramic coating.

@marcoheredia1712 Месяц назад

So did they ever come back after the hood heating up with driving?

@diydetailofficial Месяц назад

No problem

@williambooth7885 11 месяцев назад

Would a good spray carnauba suffice on top of the ceramic?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Yes

@chabaneouali1955 9 месяцев назад

What tool did you use to measure the clearcoat?

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

A paint thickness gauge

@charliecalzadilla6028 10 месяцев назад

Great tutorial. I applied gyeon evo synchro on 2012 black Mercedes c250. Car sat outside in rain then Texas sun baked it for 2 weeks. Now I have a bunch of water spots. Tried gyeon water spot, car pro spot remover and water spots still there. What do you recommend to remove and prevent from future water spots? Appreciate any and all advice you may have. Thank you.

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

If they are baked on you may need to polish to remove the scars left by the minerals. The best preventative treatment if proper, and frequent washing.

@charliecalzadilla6028 10 месяцев назад

Normally I wash the car at least once a week and never had water spots until this ceramic coating was installed. Guess I’ll need to remove it and go back to just wax. Thank you.

@JCBRMR 11 месяцев назад

How many pads yellow foam pads will you use for a car like that? I just purchased a Bauer 7inch rotary polisher and it only comes in a 7inch backing plate and I would like to use your jeweling pad but it only comes in a 6.25 inch any suggestions?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

One pad. We use Lake Country backing plates. They are available in many sizes.

@JCBRMR 11 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial thank you I will look to buy a backing plate from Lake Country so I can use your jeweling pad for finishing, last question, is there a particular reason as to why so many other detailers use up to 8-10 pads per vehicle and you prefer to use only one? I know there is some science behind multiple pads but why only one pad for your preference? Thanks in advance just seeing how many waffle pads I need to buy from you.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

They use multiple pads because that’s the way it’s been done for decades. Cleaning pads as we polish is a new concept for many unfortunately.

@SittingWithDogs 9 месяцев назад

Wheel acid? Would that work

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

It’s very dangerous

@joliewu8625 9 месяцев назад

what prevents/shields off water spots better, wax or ceramic gloss?

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

Wax absorbs the minerals

@cutlasssupreme508 16 дней назад

Maintenance

@Austin23_23 11 месяцев назад

Can you guys do a video of how to do rise less wash on a really dirty car? Maybe for some of us that need something to get us through winter time.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y2JlQoYpRpE.htmlsi=bOalKKxvlH2hgThg

@henrymug 2 месяца назад

what is the most aggressive method on MATT PAINT? when normal water spot remover or clay bar is not working!

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

That’s unfortunately all that can be done. Once the minerals in the water have etched the surface they can be removed, but not the etching.

@henrymug 2 месяца назад

@@diydetailofficial how about wheel cleaner? some suggest it's stronger than regular water spot remover...

@henrymug 2 месяца назад

actually water spot remover is not very effective, I haven't seen a single youtube video that can remove the spots by the spray "alone"... it's always still there and needs further treatment, ending up in machine polish....

@brandonnguyen1486 4 месяца назад

So always usually polish on speed 3? And y'all used your polish with the wool pad, instead of a rubbing compound because thats too aggressive?

@diydetailofficial 4 месяца назад

On a long stroke DA yes speed 3 is sufficient. No need for a rubbing compound with The Gold Standard Polishing System

@matthewneil6119 11 месяцев назад

What would you change with this process for glass? I’ve noticed a wired hazing on my glass after water spot remover, but only when glass is damp.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

That’s the Waterspot remover reacting to the minerals on the surface. Rinse and agitate to remove. To remove water spots like on the Audi, it’s a $500 and up job.

@matthewneil6119 11 месяцев назад

I really appreciate it thank you

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@santiagorojas9128 3 месяца назад

Can you use it on the glass ?

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

Yes

@bjimsondetailing 11 месяцев назад

can this product be used to remove water spots on glass?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

same principles apply that we used in this video, you would use this first and agitate it in then rinse....and if water spots remain then try polishing

@zouiclerks 11 месяцев назад

Water spot remover on winter road salt is 🎉

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Exactly

@mauroaparicio1855 9 месяцев назад

its hard to see it what we see more all the squares from the lights

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

We are building a new studio with better lighting

@Ronaldo95163 11 месяцев назад

Is it usually direct heat that etches them into the paint? One of my cars got wet in the garage which doesn't let in much heat a couple months ago and got covered in water spots but i observed that they're just spots on top of the surface of the clear while removing them. Water spot remover softens them up to the point where hand polising them wipes them off the surface at the moment

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Water spots form by evaporation, water spot etching is when the evaporation is forced by heat.

@Ronaldo95163 11 месяцев назад

@diydetailofficial Ahh I guess i got lucky as the car stayed locked away for all those months even though it got wet Removing them now is just really tedious 😮‍💨

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Unfortunately yes

@mikegray2445 10 месяцев назад

I have some embedded tree sap on my wife’s 23 crv. I’ve tried tree sap remover, polish with a DA, is there something I can do to remove the sap deposits. They had sat on the car for about 6 months prior to using the DIY tree sap remover.

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

Unfortunately the paint may be etched.

@macallanvintage 7 месяцев назад

So, coatings have been proven NOT to protect from hard watermark stains. In fact, certain coatings can even worsen the retention of such hard watermark stains.

@diydetailofficial 7 месяцев назад

It’s actually a bit of an industry myth. Quality Coatings are not more prone to be affected by water spots. Unfortunately in the early years of coatings, some people overestimated, and over promised their capabilities. One of these was that you never needed to wash your car again and just hose it off and let it dry. The people that did that definitely experienced water spots. It wasn’t the coatings fault, it was the marketing’s fault. Many have stayed with this impression.

@brandoniannn 3 месяца назад

Out of stock DIY detail waterspot remover :(

@diydetailofficial 3 месяца назад

Not for long

@ac7384 7 месяцев назад

When using waterspot remover. Can it be used after iron remover and Claying process. Then rinse off ?

@diydetailofficial 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@menelaostheo8035 11 месяцев назад

I had a lot of water sports on my jet skis what I have to do which product I have to use ?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Good question! the same principles apply for your jet ski as we used in this video: thorough wash, decontamination with Iron Remover and Decon Towel, water spot remover (agitate with Rinseless Wash dampened towel) then either wool or yellow waffle, probably wool, pad, paired with Gold Standard Polish

@ohboy2592 9 месяцев назад

Do you follow the same procedure for removing water spots on PPF if I am using your water spot remover before polishing? Can you let the water spot remover dwell longer as long as it doesn’t dry on the film?

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

Correct

@OraEtLabora0 10 месяцев назад

13:42 Nick, it's not rotary you are angling in your hands there... 😉😁

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

The Hawkeye 😂

@islandsoljahz 6 месяцев назад

Can you wax over a ceremic coating?

@diydetailofficial 5 месяцев назад

A non abrasive wax, yes.

@malachi2371 10 месяцев назад

Is it safe to use water spot remover on the windshield wiper black plastic area? I have a lot of spots in that area and wanted to get rid of them.

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

Yes.

@malachi2371 10 месяцев назад

Thank you

@bluegrasskid4835 11 месяцев назад

Didn't you two do a video similar to this for Tree Sap Remover? I can't seem to find it. If I am dreaming and no Tree Sap Video was made, could one be made sometime in the future?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

We are working on it, finding cars with tree sap isn’t very common.

@bluegrasskid4835 11 месяцев назад

@diydetailofficial Park your car under a tree in my neighbor's driveway, you will use half a bottle.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

In the right season.

@bluegrasskid4835 11 месяцев назад

When you two do a Tree Sap Remover video, will it be a decon detail that will include Spot Remover and Iron Remover with Decon Towel? I am curious what the most efficient and time-saving means of going from one to the other to the other would be. Such as I know Spot Remover and Iron Remover can be used while the vehicle is still wet but I think I recall reading Tree Sap Remover should be used on a try vehicle so I am curious what process you two would use.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

It can be used on a damp vehicle, but yes is more effective dry. I would wash and dry the vehicle quickly, use the tree sap remover, and then proceed with the rest.

@3djooboy 11 месяцев назад

Is there a reason water spot remover doesn't come in gallon refills?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Coming soon.

@3djooboy 11 месяцев назад

great, i got the 16oz but reliased i need a lot more@@diydetailofficial

@bluegrasskid4835 11 месяцев назад

@@diydetailofficial Great to hear! Thank you.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@Agregoire61 11 месяцев назад

Wow. I think i'm ready to polish my first car.

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Go for it!

@domenicobizzarro839 2 месяца назад

Last question for today 🙈: do you agree with this sentence i Heard ---> "Gloss Is given by polishing First"

@diydetailofficial 2 месяца назад

Yes, the gloss is created by the paint polishing process, coating locks it in.

@collinhefley7392 11 месяцев назад

If someone has water spots under a ceramic coating basically would have to polish the truck then turn around and do this process on it. After that then go back around with panel prep before coating with ceramic coating again?

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

Correct

@karlmatthews2086 11 месяцев назад

In my country our waterspot removers are called, acid rain remover an they are a ph4 acid. And it will remove those so quickly. Apply it on a damp microfiber an all you need is 1 wipe, its gone

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

When they are not etched, correct this will also remove them quickly

@azcharlie2009 9 месяцев назад

It might be easier just to sand it down and repaint it.

@diydetailofficial 9 месяцев назад

expensive though, at least you can get acceptable results this way and it's much less time and money:)

@j-sonS 11 месяцев назад

I got a chemical guys commercial on your video 😅

@diydetailofficial 11 месяцев назад

They are good at targeting.

@CDTILL1471 10 месяцев назад

So a mineral remover, not a waterspot remover. The name is a bit deceiving. I’ve used waterspot removers that actually removed the entire waterspot without having to polish it out afterwards. I’ve also polished without using waterspot remover without the spots reappearing. All depends on on several factors. Great video, but the expectation was for a different outcome due to the title.

@diydetailofficial 10 месяцев назад

The industry accepted term is Waterspot remover, but I agree they should all be called mineral contamination removers. DIY Detail Water Spot Remover will remove Waterspots , but if they have been given the opportunity to etch like these unfortunately polishing is required.