You can dilute Water Spot Remover if it makes you more comfortable, but it’s not necessary to be able to use it. Keep in mind that using a diluted formula may require a few more passes over the water spots you wish to remove.

Painted metal surfaces and glass are fair game to use Water Spot Remover on. Do not use it on anodized parts or chrome, or it will likely cause damage.

Allow Water Spot Remover to sit on a water spot for no more than 15 minutes, or until it starts to dry, whichever comes first. Do not allow it to dry all the way down, or it may leave permanent fogginess behind.

Unfortunately, no. Our Water Spot Remover is pretty acidic, but it has to be in order to properly remove etched-in, calcified water spots without requiring abrasives or intense scrubbing, which is disastrous for the integrity and appearance of your vehicle’s finish.

It’s totally safe to use our Water Spot Remover on a ceramic coated surface of a vehicle.

The best way to use Water Spot Remover is to follow these steps: Spray it onto a vehicle surface when it has cooled down to at least room temperature, to avoid the product drying out too quickly. Allow it to sit for no more than 15 minutes, or before it has started to dry down, whichever comes first. Rinse the product off, and dry the area with a clean, dry microfiber towel. If the water spot remains, repeat this process, but agitate the Water Spot Remover with a microfiber pad or towel before rinsing.

Water Spot Remover will likely remove an existing wax coating, as it is a pretty aggressive formula. However, you can always re-wax quickly and effectively with our Carnauba Spray Wax.

It’s not recommended that you use Water Spot Remover on vinyl wraps, PPF, or tinted windows, as it will likely cause permanent damage to these kinds of coatings.