Technically shouldn't, as it is mildly acidic. However it might be required, if the wax was old on the car. If you'll see water beading after application and removal, then don't need to re-apply wax. However in case there will be no water beading, or very weak, then you'll need to re-apply.
@@OCDaddyZsolt you "technically shouldn't" ... if it doesn't "need" to be waxed again, will i do it any harm if i wax it anyways? thank you for your time
Besides working in the shade with the car cool to the touch is there anything else I need to know before using the product ? How much time should I let the acid on the paint before rinsing or buffing it off with a cleaner ?
It is a very mild acid, but yet it is recommended to apply in small sections at a time. It works rather fast (and with good results), so depending on how etched the water spots are, even a few seconds should be enough. Some recommends a quick detailer wipe, but buffing or washing would do the trick also.
Vinegar works fine on fresh water spots. And any acid could damage paint/clear coat if it wasn't used properly (applied to much, left on too long, used on direct sun).
I wouldn't use a polished and pad for this, but at a low speed, to avoid heat, I suppose it could be applied. Also it has to be used on smaller sections at a time. It is very easy and quick to apply by hand.
I put it on my car hood just to try it out and could not get the orange spots from it off my hood. The orange spots from it have faded some but are still on my hood.
They have some good products, but the rest are average and some even below average. All-in-all, they are a bit overpriced. You pay for the badge. Just to give you a few names, from the higher priced category (and good quality) is for example Koch Chemie, Carpro, Gyeon. From the good value for money brands I can also give some: ADBL, Shiny Garage, Sipom, Bilt Hamber, the newer Turtle Wax products (the Hybrid Ceramic and Graphene series). Some of the K2 products are also very good value for money, but sort of hit and miss. They have exceptionally good things, but also rather bad ones too. But don't get me wrong, I would recommend the CG WSR, VRP, Honeydew Snowfoam, Clean Slate and the polishing compounds and pads anytime, plus a few others (definitely not their iron fallout remover though...).
I have yet to try this product which was ordered and on it's way. But people's review + testimonials saves me buffing and waxing my car. I am not sure which one is lesser evil but I am partial to buffing due to the swirl marks it makes. I wonder why you've mention this acidic product as a last resort? Is this a last resort prior to buffing + waxing?
@@jianboo Best to avoid the water spots, by not washing on direct sun, not letting the water to settle. Next is to remove the water spots as soon as possible, whilst they are fresh. If you have stubborn water spots, this will remove. It is mildly acidic, so using it correctly should be OK, but in general, you can inflict some damage on the paint with alkaline or acid products. Also if you have sensitive skin, it might irritate, without gloves. Hence I’m saying as a last resort. But used properly can’t go wrong.
It works fine. Tested on multiple cars. In general the CG products are not the top of the pops, but this one in particular works fine. In case the waterspot is old and burnt in the clear coat, then the only help will be polishing.
I just used this on my 03 Mustang glass which had a ton of water spots, It didn't get all of them out but the glass looks much better
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Nice job.. nice demo !! Thank you for this video, I need this for my windows. And i see a good wash after to final clean works well. Thanks!
Cheers.
will i need to apply a new coat of wax after using this product? Like the chemical guys butter wax?
Technically shouldn't, as it is mildly acidic. However it might be required, if the wax was old on the car. If you'll see water beading after application and removal, then don't need to re-apply wax. However in case there will be no water beading, or very weak, then you'll need to re-apply.
@@OCDaddyZsolt you "technically shouldn't" ... if it doesn't "need" to be waxed again, will i do it any harm if i wax it anyways? thank you for your time
@@aprilackerson3163 Nope, no harm will come. You would just refresh the existing coating on it.
Besides working in the shade with the car cool to the touch is there anything else I need to know before using the product ? How much time should I let the acid on the paint before rinsing or buffing it off with a cleaner ?
It is a very mild acid, but yet it is recommended to apply in small sections at a time. It works rather fast (and with good results), so depending on how etched the water spots are, even a few seconds should be enough. Some recommends a quick detailer wipe, but buffing or washing would do the trick also.
What do you recommend instead of this, something non-acid based
Some say white vinegret would do the trick.
@@OCDaddyZsolt Okay, and what’s your personal recommendation
Koch Chemie FSE should work too. But even this one has a mild acid, so won't strip the paint off. If you use it with caution, works fine.
@@OCDaddyZsolt vinegar doesn't work well. This product by chemical guys will not harm the clear coat and paint on your vehicle.
Vinegar works fine on fresh water spots. And any acid could damage paint/clear coat if it wasn't used properly (applied to much, left on too long, used on direct sun).
Can I use my polisher and wool attachment to apply this or just rub?
I wouldn't use a polished and pad for this, but at a low speed, to avoid heat, I suppose it could be applied. Also it has to be used on smaller sections at a time. It is very easy and quick to apply by hand.
Will it damage paint
If you use it on a cold surface, in shadow and remove it fairly quickly, it won't damage the paint at all.
I put it on my car hood just to try it out and could not get the orange spots from it off my hood. The orange spots from it have faded some but are still on my hood.
Maybe those are not water spots? Could it be tree sap or something else?
@@OCDaddyZsolt if it’s tree sap can that harm the clear coat permanently?
@@radiomaster200 Good question. It wouldn't etch into (unlike bugs and bird dropping), but the later you remove the more difficult it would be.
This happen to me this product stained my white hood orange
😥 It shouldn't have. It has a mild acid and used in shade, on a cool surface, should not stain.
You said CG are not top of the pops as far as detail/cleaning products, which company do you recommend that’s better?
They have some good products, but the rest are average and some even below average. All-in-all, they are a bit overpriced. You pay for the badge. Just to give you a few names, from the higher priced category (and good quality) is for example Koch Chemie, Carpro, Gyeon. From the good value for money brands I can also give some: ADBL, Shiny Garage, Sipom, Bilt Hamber, the newer Turtle Wax products (the Hybrid Ceramic and Graphene series). Some of the K2 products are also very good value for money, but sort of hit and miss. They have exceptionally good things, but also rather bad ones too. But don't get me wrong, I would recommend the CG WSR, VRP, Honeydew Snowfoam, Clean Slate and the polishing compounds and pads anytime, plus a few others (definitely not their iron fallout remover though...).
update after two years? did it hurt the paint?
Nope, it is a good product. Since making this video, tried some more WSR, but so far this was the best.
Well that stuff works good I bought some!
Yep. Absolutely one of my favourite since.
Thumbs up and subscribed, thanks.
Cheers :)
I have yet to try this product which was ordered and on it's way. But people's review + testimonials saves me buffing and waxing my car.
I am not sure which one is lesser evil but I am partial to buffing due to the swirl marks it makes. I wonder why you've mention this acidic product as a last resort? Is this a last resort prior to buffing + waxing?
@@jianboo Best to avoid the water spots, by not washing on direct sun, not letting the water to settle. Next is to remove the water spots as soon as possible, whilst they are fresh. If you have stubborn water spots, this will remove. It is mildly acidic, so using it correctly should be OK, but in general, you can inflict some damage on the paint with alkaline or acid products. Also if you have sensitive skin, it might irritate, without gloves. Hence I’m saying as a last resort. But used properly can’t go wrong.
@@OCDaddyZsolt thanks, that helps.
I have water marks in car mirrors and windows glass . Any recommendations to get rid of it?
You could try either white vinegar, or some polishing compound on a microfibre applicator.
Driven glass cleaner works awesome for glass
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Took off all the water spots from windows, sunroof spots it didnt clear
👍 Maybe those are burnt in. Try with a glass polish compound and by hand, with a glass polisher block.
Was that PSG license intentional? ALLEZ PARIS
Nope :)
Do not use on mirror
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how come?
@@SasnarDash Your mirror will become misty and will be scrap
@@SasnarDash The miror turn foggy and are scrap if you cant repolish then
Your using it wrong
Absolutely using it correctly.
He definitely used it correctly lol.
You’re using your wrong
He is using it wrong … company released a vid on how to
Which part is wrong? It worked fine. There is not only one way to use a product.
This shit don’t work
It works fine. Tested on multiple cars. In general the CG products are not the top of the pops, but this one in particular works fine. In case the waterspot is old and burnt in the clear coat, then the only help will be polishing.