Maybe I'm just not doing this right...

qwert · 01-16-2006, 06:53 PM

I've only washed my car twice since I got it, and I keep having trouble with water spots!! It wasn't even a hot day or anything, but before I was even finished washing, I had water spots already. Maybe I'm taking too long to wash each part of the car, or maybe this happens to everyone, but this is kind of annoying...

SCA · 01-16-2006, 07:01 PM

Are you washing in direct sunlight? If so avoid doing so. Also, prior to drying the car off give it a final rinse.

ga-bmwdrvr · 01-16-2006, 07:18 PM

When I wash my car I wet theentire car again after rinsing a section. I make sure the car does not dry out until I am finished. Then dry with a waffle weave or microfifer towel and you should not have any spots. Havinga good coat of wax or sealant also helps.
If you still have problems, follow with a quick detailer.

FlyingFinn · 01-17-2006, 01:45 AM

Use synthetic chammy for drying the car.

UncleWede · 01-17-2006, 10:13 AM

Keep it out of the sun and keep it wet. Can't always manage the sun part, but you have water . . .

JOYRIIDE1113 · 01-17-2006, 10:34 AM

remove the gun from the hose when u have completely rtinsed off all soap. then let the steady stream from the hose, flood the roof of the car, the bonnet, and the trunk lid. that should cause a sheeting action, making it less surface for u to dry.

bimmernotbeamer · 01-17-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

remove the gun from the hose when u have completely rtinsed off all soap. then let the steady stream from the hose, flood the roof of the car, the bonnet, and the trunk lid. that should cause a sheeting action, making it less surface for u to dry.

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qwert · 01-17-2006, 03:29 PM

I guess I'll have to keep wetting it periodically. Thanks for the replies

Chesmu · 01-20-2006, 11:27 AM

direct sunlite is your enemy.... in phx, i have to wash my car EARLY am to keep from getting water spots

england1987 · 01-21-2006, 03:11 PM

If you are washing it outside in direct sunlight, then you might want to consider using the mr. clean auto car wash system. It filters the water. You need to periodically wet the car. Luckily, as long as I wash my cars in the morning then I have shade on the driveway from the garage.

CALIF65GM · 01-22-2006, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the great advice all. I just washed my Xi for the 1st time yesterday and the water spots were he*l. :mad:

Never had water spot problems before with the Accord.

upandown · 01-22-2006, 04:52 PM

Try one on your hose.

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qwert Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i - Monaco Blue, Gray int. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Georgia, U.S. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Maybe I'm just not doing this right... I've only washed my car twice since I got it, and I keep having trouble with water spots!! It wasn't even a hot day or anything, but before I was even finished washing, I had water spots already. Maybe I'm taking too long to wash each part of the car, or maybe this happens to everyone, but this is kind of annoying...
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Are you washing in direct sunlight? If so avoid doing so. Also, prior to drying the car off give it a final rinse.
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	When I wash my car I wet theentire car again after rinsing a section. I make sure the car does not dry out until I am finished. Then dry with a waffle weave or microfifer towel and you should not have any spots. Havinga good coat of wax or sealant also helps. If you still have problems, follow with a quick detailer.
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FlyingFinn Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Use synthetic chammy for drying the car.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17980 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Keep it out of the sun and keep it wet. Can't always manage the sun part, but you have water . . .
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 113 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	remove the gun from the hose when u have completely rtinsed off all soap. then let the steady stream from the hose, flood the roof of the car, the bonnet, and the trunk lid. that should cause a sheeting action, making it less surface for u to dry.
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qwert Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i - Monaco Blue, Gray int. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Georgia, U.S. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I guess I'll have to keep wetting it periodically. Thanks for the replies
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	direct sunlite is your enemy.... in phx, i have to wash my car EARLY am to keep from getting water spots __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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england1987 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.50]	If you are washing it outside in direct sunlight, then you might want to consider using the mr. clean auto car wash system. It filters the water. You need to periodically wet the car. Luckily, as long as I wash my cars in the morning then I have shade on the driveway from the garage.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Thanks for the great advice all. I just washed my Xi for the 1st time yesterday and the water spots were he*l. :mad: Never had water spot problems before with the Accord. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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upandown Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: '06 325 Pre/Spt Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Marin County, California iTrader: (0)	Microfilter? Try one on your hose.
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