Paint & Polish Add-On

Water Spot Removal for Paint Hit by Sprinklers and Hard Water

Those chalky rings on your hood and doors are mineral deposits, not dirt. A normal wash will not touch them, but the right treatment will.

$30 Adds about 15 min

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Questions? Call (737) 379-0956, Mon-Sat 8 AM-6 PM.

How this add-on is booked

1.Pick your package on the booking page.
2.Tick Water Spot Removal when the add-ons list appears.
3.We confirm everything before we arrive.

Available as an add-on to Exterior (Essential or Luxury) and Full Detail bookings.

The Basics

What is Water Spot Removal?

When water dries on paint, the minerals it carried stay behind as white or cloudy spots. Central Texas water is hard, and a sprinkler that oversprays the driveway, a rain shower on a dirty car or washing in direct sun all leave marks that bond to the surface. Left alone they can etch into the clear coat and become permanent.

Water Spot Removal treats those deposits on multiple areas of the paint: the hood, roof, trunk and side panels where water pools and dries. It is a quick, focused job that brings back clarity and gloss without a full polish.

Our Process

How Water Spot Removal Works

Wash and decontaminate

We start with a clean surface so we are treating spots, not road film, and remove loose grit that could scratch.

Identify the type

Light mineral deposits sit on the surface and come off with chemistry. Deeper spots have started to etch into the clear coat. We figure out which you have.

Dissolve the minerals

A water spot remover is applied panel by panel and worked in gently to break the deposits down, then neutralized and rinsed.

Inspect in the light

We check each panel from different angles because spots show differently in sun and shade.

Protect

Cleared paint is protected so the next round of water beads and rolls off more easily.

Who It's For

Drivers parked near sprinklers or who wash in direct Texas sun
Dark-colored cars where every spot shows
Cars that sat through rain on dirty paint and now look chalky
Anyone about to book a coating who wants the surface cleared first

Good To Know

Surface spots come off with chemistry. If spots have etched into the clear coat, polishing may be needed; ask us when you request a quote.
Glass can show water spots too; mention windshield spotting when you book.
It treats the spots; it does not prevent new ones. Wash and dry promptly, and avoid parking in sprinkler range.

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Water Spot Removal Questions

Why can't a normal wash remove water spots?

Washing removes dirt. Water spots are minerals that bonded to the paint as the water evaporated, so they need a product made to dissolve them.

How do I know if mine are etched?

If the spots are still visible after treatment, or you can see a slight outline in the paint, they have etched. Polishing is the next step.

Does ceramic coating prevent water spots?

A coating makes water bead and roll off, which helps, but water left to dry on a coating can still spot. Maintenance washing still matters.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes added to your appointment.

KlenCars is fully mobile. We bring our own water and power and work at your home or workplace in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lago Vista and Pflugerville.

Ready to add Water Spot Removal?

Tell us about your vehicle and we will confirm it fits before the day.