Coastr Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 I think it’s more that it sits on the paint as a baked on deposit. It’s not uncommon to see water droplets etched in. I think clay bar will remove it, it easier to dry properly. Plus it looks more clean. The effect is most noticeable on glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 will try to wash in shade- i dont have a carport shade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 34 minutes ago, 911virgin said: will try to wash in shade- i dont have a carport shade Last wash I actually went to a car wash so I could wash in the shade, as the current high angle of the sun doesn't result in any shade from my house, no matter what time of the day pretty much. Just wetted car down, used the foam wash from the spray gun, then used my washing mitt in bucket of water to actually wash, then hosed off and then dried, all in the shade, and only cost a couple of $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 I wash the cars in the basement and still managed to get water spots on the RS3. Pain to get out once they are there and need to get the polisher out to remove. I usually dry the cars with a microfibre towel or blower. Have both a car blower and garden. I find using the towel is best and then finish off with the blower. Best towel ever used this thing is amazing in the amount of water it takes off the car. https://www.liquidelements.de/en/microfiber-products/1015/liquid-elements-black-hole-xl-premium-drying-towel-80x50cm-1300gsm-borderless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 is a chamois better than microfibre (MF) towel for drying or the other way around? also does ceramic coating eliminate these water spot issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 44 minutes ago, 911virgin said: is a chamois better than microfibre (MF) towel for drying or the other way around? also does ceramic coating eliminate these water spot issues? Microfibre towel is way better than the chamois. The towel I listed is insane you just wonder where all the water went from the drying it really is a black hole Water spots are even worse with ceramic coating I believe. Happy to be told otherwise Merv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 i will try to track down that towel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 I've found using rain water has practically eliminated water spotting. Rain water is to good to waste on the garden! tomo, Merv and Fishcop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 1 hour ago, ArthurK said: Microfibre towel is way better than the chamois. The towel I listed is insane you just wonder where all the water went from the drying it really is a black hole Water spots are even worse with ceramic coating I believe. Happy to be told otherwise I use a Ceramic finish on my car instead of a polish, And it's got be be a tough bug to get a grip . been using it for 6-7 months and no problem with water spots. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 8February, 2022 Report Share Posted 8February, 2022 I’m a big fan of the bowdens own stuff. I normally get a detailer to get it into a good state. Then it’s just the following for me snow foam do wheels with wheely clean Rinse car two bucket wash with their wax wash rinse car dry with a big softie cloth using boss gloss Yeatesy, Fishcop and Joz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 I’m just like @cafe_racer I really like the Bowden’s Own products. The only thing I do differently to cafe racer is not to use wheelie clean. Justin cafe_racer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 On 08/02/2022 at 20:17, cafe_racer said: I’m a big fan of the bowdens own stuff. I normally get a detailer to get it into a good state. Then it’s just the following for me snow foam do wheels with wheely clean Rinse car two bucket wash with their wax wash rinse car Use my Ryobi 36v garden blower to blow as much water off as possible - especially in the seams/crevasses/front scuttle area dry with a big softie cloth using boss gloss As above with inclusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 Seems we are twins! I use a ryobi shop blower, forgot to note that step Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 28 minutes ago, Fishcop said: As above with inclusion Looks like I need a blower then gentlemen…🤔 Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 2 minutes ago, reedminor said: Looks like I need a blower then gentlemen…🤔 My most used power tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 9February, 2022 Report Share Posted 9February, 2022 I'm just not sure I'm secure enough to handle anything called a Big Boi... P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 10February, 2022 Report Share Posted 10February, 2022 14 hours ago, Fishcop said: I'm just not sure I'm secure enough to handle anything called a Big Boi... Big Boi BlowR . Perhaps for @Niko s BBC🤣 Niko and Fishcop 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 10February, 2022 Report Share Posted 10February, 2022 On 07/02/2022 at 19:46, 911virgin said: What is the problem if you wash the car in the sun? Or only have partial shade? Also the sun, if intense enough, crates a lens effect on water drops and can 'burn' the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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