How to Get Rid of Water Spots on a Ceramic-Coated Car
Water spots are frustrating—especially when you’ve already protected your paint with a ceramic spray or coating. But here’s the truth:
Ceramic protection helps resist water spots, but it doesn’t make your car immune to them.
Let’s break down how to remove water spots safely—and how to prevent them in the future.
Why Do Water Spots Happen Even With Ceramic Coating?
When water evaporates, it leaves behind minerals—especially if it’s hard tap water or sprinkler runoff. Those minerals settle on your coating and etch into the surface if left too long.
- ✅ Ceramic slows this down—but it can’t stop it completely
- ❌ Letting water bake in the sun accelerates spotting
Step-by-Step: How to Remove Water Spots Safely
- Wash with The Super Soaper – it’s strong enough to break down mineral deposits without harming protection (Amazon)
- Dry with a Massive Drying Towel to prevent more spotting
- If spots remain, lightly polish the affected area using a finishing polish (like Picture Perfect Polish, coming soon)
- Reapply Tough As Shell to restore protection
Pro Tips to Prevent Water Spots
- ✔️ Never let your car air dry—always towel dry after rinsing
- ✔️ Avoid washing in direct sunlight
- ✔️ Use a drying aid like Tough As Shell to prevent water sticking to the surface
- ✔️ Rinse with filtered or softened water if possible
What If the Water Spots Are Etched In?
If you’ve tried soap and a towel and the spots won’t budge, they may have etched into the coating itself. In that case:
- ✅ Use a fine polish to remove etching (light pressure, soft pad)
- ✅ Reapply your ceramic spray immediately after polishing
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Conclusion
Water spots don’t mean your ceramic protection failed—they mean your car needs a little extra love. With the right process and products, you can safely remove spots and keep your coating performing at its best.
Use Jimbo’s Detailing products to fix the issue fast—and avoid it next time.
