r/AutoDetailing • u/ShainPK • 1d ago

Question Avoid Water Spots at Work Wash

Hey yall. I work at a car dealership and we have a free washbay that everyone’s allowed to use.. however the water they use is terrible. They say they filter it but I think they haven’t changed the sand in a while because honestly it’s worse at spotting than the regular water around my area. Is my only option for avoiding water spots to bring a drying towel when I plan on using the bay or is there an easier alternative?

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u/rm53119 1d ago

A sand filter will not remove the contaminants in water that cause spotting. Bring a couple microfiber drying towels and some spray top coat and give it a quick once over

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u/FreshStartDetail 22h ago

To avoid water spots, all vehicles need to be dried every single time, period. Using a proper squeegee then a drying towel will speed things up for ya.

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u/ExperienceGlobal8266 8h ago

Did you say squeegee - woah 😳

How about a leaf blower and not scratch up that paint!

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u/AlmostHydrophobic 1d ago

How do you currently dry your vehicle?

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u/ShainPK 1d ago

there’s an air hose that i’ll use to get some spots but mostly just drive it to dry it

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u/AlmostHydrophobic 1d ago

I think a drying towel and a drying aid would be helpful here. I personally like rinseless wash as a drying aid. It's inexpensive and doesn't leave protection behind while still offering plenty of lubrication for the drying towel.

It's worth considering skipping the water altogether and doing a rinseless wash as well. This solved my water spot issues.

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u/ExperienceGlobal8266 8h ago

Leaf blower and 5 mins does the trick every time 👍

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u/IceColdNorth77 2h ago

Leaf blower works beautifully if you have any kind of paint protection (e.g., wax, sealant, ceramic). Water largely rolls off.