New: Autostolz Water Spot Remover (500ml)
Water spots are minerals left behind after water evaporates.
These minerals can come from tap water, bore water, tank water, rain, sprinklers, road spray, or mineral-rich dust and pollution.
If left long enough they can bond to paint, glass, chrome, polished metal, and even ceramic coatings.
Autostolz Water Spot Remover is a professional-strength acidic gel designed to dissolve and remove these mineral deposits before you need to reach for a polishing machine.
In many cases it can remove water spotting quickly and easily with minimal effort.
Important To Understand
This kit removes mineral deposits.
It does not remove etching.
Etching is when minerals have sat on the surface long enough to physically erode into the paint or glass itself. In that situation, the minerals may still be removed successfully, but the damaged surface underneath will remain visible.
Etching requires machine polishing or glass polishing to permanently correct.
Water spot removers are a tool — not a magic fix for every situation.
In our experience, this kit works extremely well most of the time, especially on fresh or moderate water spotting, but realistic expectations and proper use are important.
What Are Water Spots?
Water spots are minerals left behind when water evaporates.
These minerals are often alkaline, such as lime or calcium, but can vary depending on your water source and environment.
Water spots can come from:
- Tap water
- Bore or tank water
- Rain
- Sprinklers
- Road spray
- Mineral-rich dust and pollution mixing with rainwater
As the water dries, the minerals remain bonded to the surface.
If left long enough, they can begin etching into paint, glass, chrome, and ceramic coatings.
How This Kit Works
The Autostolz Water Spot Remover is a mild acidic gel designed to dissolve mineral deposits sitting on the surface.
Once the minerals are dissolved and wiped away, the included Autostolz Quick Detailer & Clay Lube is used to neutralise any remaining acidic residue and safely clean the area.
The included Rockcar Show Starter applicators and Roadie microfiber cloths make the job easier, safer, and more controlled.
The result is a fast, easy system that often removes water spots before you’d even have your polishing machine plugged in.
How To Use
- Work on a cool surface out of direct sunlight
- Clean the area first
- Apply a small amount of water spot remover onto the included applicator
- Work a small section at a time using light pressure
- Wipe away residue using one of the included microfiber cloths
- Spray the area with Autostolz Quick Detailer & Clay Lube
- Wipe clean and dry using the second microfiber cloth
- Repeat if necessary
Always test in a small inconspicuous area first before full use.
Important Usage Notes
- Do not allow the product to dry on the surface
- Always neutralise residue after use
- Work on cool surfaces only
- Use caution around delicate trims and plastics
- Use caution on mirrors and specialty-coated glass
Some automotive mirrors and modern glass surfaces can have delicate anti-glare or specialty coatings which may be damaged by acidic cleaners.
We generally recommend avoiding mirrors unless you are confident the surface is suitable and have tested first.
Not recommended for matte or wrapped surfaces unless you have performed your own testing first.
What It Will Remove
- Most surface mineral deposits
- Fresh and moderate water spotting
- Mineral residue on paint, glass, chrome, and polished metals
- Many water spots on ceramic coated vehicles
What It Will Not Remove
Etching
If minerals have physically etched into the surface, machine polishing will be required.
Ceramic Coating Failure or Bonding
In some cases, ceramic coatings may have been applied over existing water spots, or minerals may have fused into the coating itself.
In these situations:
- The coating may need to be machine polished off
- The water spots corrected
- Then the coating reapplied
Extremely Resistant Mineral Deposits
Some minerals may resist acidic cleaners.
In over 8 years supplying professional detailers across New Zealand, we have rarely encountered this — but it is possible.
If this occurs, machine polishing or more advanced correction methods may be required.
From the Label:
Professional Mineral Deposit Removal
Acid-based mineral deposit remover engineered for surface water spot removal.
Dissolves mineral contamination left behind after water evaporates.
Restores smoothness and clarity to affected surfaces.
Removes most surface mineral deposits from paint, glass, chrome, and polished metal.
Stubborn mineral deposits may require repeated application.
Mineral composition can vary. Some deposits may be too resistant to fully dissolve with chemical treatment.
Does not remove etched damage.
If mineral deposits have etched into the surface, machine polishing is required for full correction.
Professional strength acidic formula.
Neutralise residue with water or a quick detailer after use.
Avoid use on exterior window tints and auto-dimming mirrors.
Directions
- Shake bottle well.
- Clean the surface before use. Test on a small inconspicuous area first.
- Apply a small amount to a microfiber applicator or towel.
Gently work over the affected area. - Do not allow product to dry.
- Rinse thoroughly with water or wipe down using a quick detailer to neutralise the acidic residue.
- Repeat if necessary.
- Apply wax, sealant, or ceramic protection after treatment.
Use on cool surfaces only, surface should not exceed 30⁰C (86⁰F). Avoid direct sunlight.
With all chemicals always do a small, subtle test spot first. Do not let freeze.