Water spots… help!!

[Tucson Tremor]

We did a little staycation at a resort with the family here in Tucson over the weekend. Parked Friday and came out to leave on Sunday and realized one of the irrigation heads was malfunctioning and blasting my truck all weekend. Luckily I took my daily F150 and not the tremor. Looking to see if any of you guys have any recommendations on good water spot removal products for the wheels and paint. I have already tried to scrub the one wheel in the picture that still shows the water spots. Basically the whole bed, rear tailgate, 2 rear wheels and tonneau got smoked. One of the front wheels that wasn’t touched is pictured for reference. Any recommendations are appreciated!

 

[Lunch Box 🥩🍔]

50/50 solution of vinegar and distilled water. May take 2 treatments with a micro fiber cloth.

 

[Tucson Tremor]

Should have noted…. I tried straight distilled white vinegar on a microfiber when we got home. Maybe a spray bottle with this mixture and I’ll let it sit a little while before wiping. Thanks @Lunch Box!

 

[Lunch Box 🥩🍔]

Wow, that's tough, vinegar and water has always worked for me, especially on glass!

 

[MrFancypants]

While it isn't very good as a lubricant, WD40 does a really good job lifting just about anything off a painted surface.

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

Here's a few products to try:

MAXREMOVE™ - I use their Triphene coating and like that they're based in Rowlett, TX (next to Dallas).

Gtechniq - W9 Water Spot Remover - Dissolves and Removes Salts, Traps Metal Ions, and Removes Silica Scale; Works Well on Glass; Concentrated Formula; Coating Safe (1 Liter)

Griot's Garage Water Spot Remover

Adam's Polishes Water Spot Remover - Hard Water Stain Remover For Glass, Shower doors, Paint, Windows, Car Detailing & More | Bio Safe Calcium, Magnesium & Soap Scum Remover Formula

 

[Tucson Tremor]

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

Got home and did the 50/50 vinegar and distilled water. The key was letting it sit on there for a few minutes. I’d say it’s about 90% of the way there. Pictures are from the same wheel.

Lesson learned… I always park in the back 40 as much as possible. Thought I was safe. Now I’ll be in the back 40, away from grass!

 

[thatdood]

I use HotSauce on my boat, and zaps water spots quick. Not sure if it’s safe for your wheels though

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[the1adman]

I use HotSauce on my boat, and zaps water spots quick. Not sure if it’s safe for your wheels though

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+1 to HotSauce. I'm in Tucson to, the water is really hard.

 

[Blade420Play]

Thanks for all the suggestions!! View attachment 159421View attachment 159422Got home and did the 50/50 vinegar and distilled water. The key was letting it sit on there for a few minutes. I’d say it’s about 90% of the way there. Pictures are from the same wheel.

Lesson learned… I always park in the back 40 as much as possible. Thought I was safe. Now I’ll be in the back 40, away from grass!

I saw something the other day about using baking soda. Haven't tried it but it seems like it would work and is the cheapest solution, if it does the trick

They say it's like rain-x when used on windshields

 

[Optimus]

I'm not tell gonna tell you what I use; just use your imagination

 

[BettyWhite]

Neverdull and they will be gone

 

[DDD]

I had a similar experience when I parked too close to the irrigation spray heads on our daughter and son-in-law’s winery in Oregon. I tried everything to get the hard water/alkaline water spots off the left side of the pickup. I ended up taking it to a detail shop who, for a very reasonable price, clay barred the entire vehicle and it ended up looking better than when I picked it up new. Good luck. That stuff is hard to get off. Lesson learned.

 

[henry5six]

I saw something the other day about using baking soda. Haven't tried it but it seems like it would work and is the cheapest solution, if it does the trick

They say it's like rain-x when used on windshields

don't about that baking soda, if it doesn't dissolve it will be like sand and BAM, swirl marks

 

[Bowser4x4]

We use Ducky water spot remover on our boats and their trailers. Actually designed for removing water spots.

https://www.amazon.com/Ducky-Water-Spot-Remover-32-Ounce/dp/B000WNU02S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PFI0VI0I9GC9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B-qfhulyiFVWpIPiiLjrKlB7LRlRpuMA-joYIjRRA9OdCdwoI7mBrvU38pFAE_ALH0ouuVf9vBGbopnmgIa3z2NCVDNhnr0g2MeATSZODAM8KVxYJTw10E5oH9IiqcAehQ0iFxhlwQqn1K9dgvgWI-PAdduzdIevY4TO-1-H3pXG3UCobPBa23LkV0NmJ6vBmKIO11MKnqh7WLEqDM2cVGr3z8WVDb7BPpPk_SeSYUpnXblv0UscEcwCHoF1p7qHTWlXFUTB5us0YLftxtR7xnatm0HyT_nDzZY1qsOvB1o.a8SaIIuJ9TtHvDT2OYBZOIgZ6t1bqfRvKdF7fR_-E8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=ducky%2Bwater%2Bspot%2Bremover&qid=1718117695&sprefix=ducky%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1&th=1

If the link did not come thru, Amazon has it.

 

[williejack]

I use all Adam's products which are amazing at removing most any debris. They have an array of products like tar removal, water spot removal, etc.

 

[Beardguy]

A decent quality clay mit, and detail spray works great for paint, stoner glass cleaner and tight nap waffle weave for glass, for rims I use wheel cleaner, P&S Break Buster or Adam's tire and wheel cleaner. Wash in the shade.

 

[jade97]

Before getting my truck ceramic coated, the detail shop had to use wheel acid to get the water spots off my paint and glass.

 

[DwnSth]

I'm not tell gonna tell you what I use; just use your imagination

 

[HelmPilot]

Similar experience on the whole side and wheels of my brand new (less than 300 miles) Tremor! Tried everything (CLR, Vinegar, baking soda paste, clay bar, etc,etc) then I saw this product on Amazon and took a chance on it. Awesome results just put some on a micro fiber rag and very little circular motion rubbing and good as new!