Q: What are water spots and there do they come from?
Water spots are caused by dissolved minerals in water. Calcium
carbonate (sometimes called lime) is the most common and appears
white and chalky when dry. These minerals form ions when dissolved
in water, when the water evaporates, it leaves the minerals behind.
That's why water heaters, coffee pots, and humidifiers get coated
with minerals over time. Harder your water, the more dissolved
Q: How do I prevent water spots?
Remove the water before it evaporates. If you dry a surface with an
absorbent material like a chamois or a microfiber towel, the
minerals are absorbed with the water, so no water spots occur.
Q: I have white water spots all over my car should I compound it?
Start by washing the vehicle and using Chemical Guys Water Spot
Remover. Rubbing the paint will scratch it!