What's a good way to do it that's clear coat safe? I tried waxing, and that didn't work. I don't want to use rubbing compound if I don't have to.

 

I have the same problem, the only way to get rid of it, is to wash your car in town, thats what I had to turn to

 

Washing the car in soft water should help some if the spots haven't been accumulating over time. Hot water and vinegar solution will also remove 'em. If none of this works, use a claybar. That's what they are for, and paint overspray.

 

DRY your car after you are done washing that part of it....don't just let it air dry..use somethings...ne thingeven a soft beach towel. I never got water spots then....even on my black car.

 

Yeah, I only wash one section of the car at a time, but one of my friends came over right in the middle of things and I got side tracked, so it didn't get dried in time. I like to use the Absorber, which works very well. As far as vinegar, I know that will work, but what concentration do you use (how much water do you dilute it with)? As for the clay bar, what is the proper method for using one? Will either vinegar or a clay bar remove the wax? My car is dark blue and looks great, except for the outlines of those d@mn water spots!

 

The clay bar will remove the wax. I don't know if you guys have water softeners or not, but I found that using the outside spigot caused water spots because it's hard water. I run a hose from the laundry room (soft water) and can wash my car in it's entirety before drying it now. Any dried spots wipe away while drying the car.

The best way to use the clay bar is to keep the cars' surface wet and lightly glide the claybar across the surface in back and forth motions. If you drop the claybar, throw it away. Fold the claybar over every now and then so that you are using a clean piece. You'll figure it out as you go. It's really simple.