Remove water spots from paint?

[sdreher]

24 Tacoma Sport has about 18 square inches where water spots have developed in front of the hood scoop. I have tried Chemical Guys and several other products including buffing. It helps for a short while, but they come back. Is there a remedy to remove them?

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[EVOTACO]

We have fairly hard water out here in AZ. I have had success with using a clay bar to remove water spots, but if the clear coat has been chemically etched by something, polishing or the more aggressive compounding is the only way I know of to correct it.

 

[tgrneal]

I would research professional car detailing products to remove water spots, there are plenty available. If you’re washing your car (or going to a car wash) hard water (minerals/impurities) causes water spots. you can prevent them with using soft water to wash, PPF and/or ceramic coating.

 

[sdreher]

Thaks for the info. I'm a little concerned because I've never hqd a problem on other Toyotas

 

[EastonTaco]

24 Tacoma Sport has about 18 square inches where water spots have developed in front of the hood scoop. I have tried Chemical Guys and several other products including buffing. It helps for a short while, but they come back. Is there a remedy to remove them?

I had the same problem on the hood. I clayed the hood to remove anything that was there including previous waxes. Then applied Griots Garage Best in Show carnauba wax and use their Speed Shine between waxes. Problem solved.

 

[Brent@ANParts]

Definitely give the clay bar a shot, I've had decent success with that. I'm in AZ (also mentioned before) and yeah, the water hardness is ridiculous out here.

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