Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread

Joined: May 2004
Posts: 118
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 118
I use meguiers soft wash but what can I use to get rid of the water spots. I'm assuming I have to dry it by hand. What kind of towel is absorbent enough to do the job?

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 812
Likes: 2
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 812
Likes: 2
Dry by hand & try the Absorber works well.


Originate, Innovate, Never Imitate. Since 2000-04.

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 405
Rollin On Hubs
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Rollin On Hubs
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 405
yep thumbsup I also use turtle wax express shine spray on wax... I t works really good and when you do a little area at a tiem and dry it the spots go away.. it only takes me about 10 minutes to spray wax the entire car too


Despite The cost of living, its still popular!

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,226
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,226
No offense, but why not take the extra time to dry off your car by hand like previously stated? It only takes a couple of minutes and you can see any new imperfections or marks on your paint. Then use a simple spray wax if you don't have the time like also previously stated. Is 20 mins. tops from dry to end wax too much to ask?

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 753
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 753
The absorber, that is what i use, and it works wonders. I also have a black car.


[Linked Image]

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 142
Member
2000 Toyota Celica ZR
Member
2000 Toyota Celica ZR
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 142
yep, chamios dry your car by hand... then if you want no miniscule water marks, a spray on wax 'quick detailer' works great to maintain your liquid wax, and give it back that extra shine thumbsup


A CHAMPION IS ONE WHO GETS UP WHEN HE CAN'T.

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Shammy thumbsup

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,002
SD Syndicate
2004 Toyota Celica GT
SD Syndicate
2004 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,002
Originally Posted by Haulin_A_Doo
Shammy thumbsup

Chamois kick ass. Except they get a lot of dirt in them. I wrang one out today and my hands are all black. thumbsdown


[Linked Image]
2004 Toyota Celica GT
***Blue Batmobile sponsored vehicle***

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 71
Member
2001 Toyota Celica
Member
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 71
U need to go to a car wash and just use the spot free rinse grin

Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,971
Boobie Vision
2000 Toyota Celica
Boobie Vision
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,971
Umm you get water spots because you don't dry your car fast enough, and plus you might be using hard water w/ calcium in it. I have a water system so I don't have that problem wave

Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,223
oas
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,223
leather towel

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,670
Specialist
2003 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,670
Originally Posted by lv_boy
U need to go to a car wash and just use the spot free rinse grin
it doesn't work that well. nothing is better than hand dry w/a towel...

Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
are the water spots from the wash you just did? or are they in the paint?

if from the wash, make sure it's cool and in the shade and that you use a good drying agent..


if it's in the paint (i have some when i got my car) then you need to clay/polish them out


SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL

Joined: May 2004
Posts: 118
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 118
thanks for the info, I just got a camois towel and meguiars detailer.

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Don't use the chamois unless you have hand scrubbed your car, because it will just fill it full of dirt.

Joined: May 2004
Posts: 283
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 283
well just wash your car in the shade, always early in the morning or in the evening when there is no direct sun, and no heat, this way you have a much longer time to dry your car before the spots appear.

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
what i do is dry the car first...then open all the doors, gas trunk and hood wipe them down then slam it so the water comes out..also like blow on the cracks like the lining of the windows to blow the water out... The only thing i really hate is the water spots from the side view mirrors!!!


I wanted to slow down so i can lick his tears of saddness.
Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
Aerowilson182
Aerowilson182
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Auburn, AL

Posts: 260
Joined: August 2004
Thank you.: Props to Zen Motorsports for an outstanding job on the Turbo fabrication, and Props to Hass Autoworks for hooking me up with so many sweet parts, You guys Rock!
Random: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrafice the gift" ~Prefontaine
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)