Hard Water / Well Water Spots
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You might try using Meguiar's NXT generation car wash. The label claims: "Engineered water softeners leave SPOT-FREE finish." Not sure it leaves the finish entirely spot free but it does help a lot. Interestingly, the suds are almost like a lather and feel like a hand lotion. Kind of odd. But it works great.
When I finish washing my truck I take off the nozzle and just let the water run all over the truck starting with the roof. That sheets the water (mostly) and will also help with the spotting.
If you give the NXT car wash (I paid $5 at Wally World) a try and the hose trick let us know if it helps.
Chip
When I finish washing my truck I take off the nozzle and just let the water run all over the truck starting with the roof. That sheets the water (mostly) and will also help with the spotting.
If you give the NXT car wash (I paid $5 at Wally World) a try and the hose trick let us know if it helps.
Chip
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I saw this question recently on another Web, and I will give the same reply.
Vinegar is the best and cheapest method for removing water residue. You can even cleanse your auto coffee pot by running a pint of vinegar through the coffee cycle a couple of times and this will remove the water chemical build up that may of plugged your coffee maker.
When washing a vehicle always squirt the hose on past washed surfaces. This keeps the water soluble until one can apply a wiping towel. This will eliminate water residue. If you wash your vehicle in 110º degree sun and cannot wash fast enough, then do the windows with a mix of vinegar/water, followed by only a watered towel and wipe to eliminate the vinegar order. Cheap and effective.
Vinegar is the best and cheapest method for removing water residue. You can even cleanse your auto coffee pot by running a pint of vinegar through the coffee cycle a couple of times and this will remove the water chemical build up that may of plugged your coffee maker.
When washing a vehicle always squirt the hose on past washed surfaces. This keeps the water soluble until one can apply a wiping towel. This will eliminate water residue. If you wash your vehicle in 110º degree sun and cannot wash fast enough, then do the windows with a mix of vinegar/water, followed by only a watered towel and wipe to eliminate the vinegar order. Cheap and effective.
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If they are fresh then they are just spots and can be removed fairly easily.
If they have been there for a while then they "etch" into the window and are much harder to get rid of. One thing I have found that seems to work is ceramic stove top cleaner. Apply lightly and buff by hand like car wax. Use sparingly and keep away from the rubber and plastic.
If they have been there for a while then they "etch" into the window and are much harder to get rid of. One thing I have found that seems to work is ceramic stove top cleaner. Apply lightly and buff by hand like car wax. Use sparingly and keep away from the rubber and plastic.
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I just dealt with this on Sun. I got some Glass Scrub. It is made by glass science. My wifes 05 Sorento was a left over sitting on the lot. The paint was contaminated with airborne crap and the glass looked terrible. Clay bar fixed the paint.... it is now perfect! This glass scrub is awesome! Right after you wash the vehicle apply this to a cloth and buff the windows out while they are still wet. Rinse and repeat if necessary. It leaves the glass perfect and in flawless condition. I did all the windows on hers, 9 total plus the windshield. I purchased it at a local auto shop that olso sells paint and body supplies. They said it was the best and easiest on the market. It is in a black bottle with green letters. About $9 and has the consistency of thinned out toothpaste.
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I replaced my cold (hard) water spigot with a hot/cold water combo (about $45 at Menards). Not only do I get warm water but it is also softened.
I left the cold water line hooked up to the unsoftened water so I can still use it for outdoor use without running it through my water softener first.
I left the cold water line hooked up to the unsoftened water so I can still use it for outdoor use without running it through my water softener first.
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Originally Posted by TWellmann
I replaced my cold (hard) water spigot with a hot/cold water combo (about $45 at Menards). Not only do I get warm water but it is also softened.
I left the cold water line hooked up to the unsoftened water so I can still use it for outdoor use without running it through my water softener first.
I left the cold water line hooked up to the unsoftened water so I can still use it for outdoor use without running it through my water softener first.
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Originally Posted by TWellmann
Yes...tapping into a hot water pipe was not a problem because my basement is unfinished.
I find it much easier to wash my truck with warm/hot water than just cold water...the soap does a much better job cutting the dirt and grime when it's warm.
I find it much easier to wash my truck with warm/hot water than just cold water...the soap does a much better job cutting the dirt and grime when it's warm.