Have you noticed white, cloudy spots on your car’s surface after rain or a wash? These are known as water stains, typically caused by minerals left behind from hard water. It’s important to address these stains quickly because, over time, they can become increasingly difficult to remove and may damage your car’s finish.
How Water Stains Form
When water evaporates, it leaves behind minerals like calcium and magnesium that can cling to your car’s surface, forming tough stains. If left untreated, these deposits can harden, making it more challenging to remove them later on.
Solutions for Water Stains
While some people recommend using vinegar or commercial products like limescale and calcium removers (such as CLR) to tackle these spots, it’s crucial to be cautious. Although these solutions can sometimes help dissolve the minerals, if not applied properly and removed properly they can damage your car’s clear coat and paint.
AJ Professional Detailing’s Process
At AJ Professional Detailing, we take extra steps to ensure your car is treated safely and effectively. We start by using a clay bar to exfoliate and remove contaminants that are stuck on your paint. This process allows us to fully assess the condition of your car’s surface. After claying, we determine the best course of action: if a chemical solution can remove the water spots or if we need to go a step further. In more severe cases, we use a buffing process to remove a small layer of the damaged clear coat. Afterward, we polish the surface to a smooth, brilliant shine, restoring your car to its best appearance.
Leave the Heavy Lifting to the Experts
Removing water 
stains requires more than just using the right products—it also demands skill and experience to avoid further harm to your vehicle’s surface. At AJ Professional Detailing, we’re experts in safely eliminating water spots without risking your paint. Whether it’s a minor issue or a more stubborn stain, we’ve got the professional tools and techniques to restore your car’s finish to its original shine.
Trust Silicon Valley’s Top Auto Detailing Location
At AJ Professional Detailing, we’ve been serving car owners across San Jose and the Bay Area since 1985, specializing in both interior and exterior detailing. Don’t risk DIY damage—let us handle your vehicle with the care it deserves. Contact us at (408) 329-1793 for a free quote today!