Awlgrip and Water Spots

[Nodak7]

Doing the annual spring washing and waxing of the hull. This is the first year with an Awlgrip finish. I used the "official" Awlgrip wash and wax but I still have water spots. The wash did not remove them and I thought the wax would but they are still there. Anyone got a suggestion for removing stubborn water spots without hurting the finish? I did a search but found no reference to this particular problem....any help? Thanks

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

The Awlgrip wash isn't strong enough to remove the dried mineral deposit residue. A common problem most people with white hulls never notice. I've always used any of a variety of car wash liquids, all of which were effective and never had a problem removing these spots.

 

[Nodak7]

The Awlgrip wash isn't strong enough to remove the dried mineral deposit residue. A common problem most people with white hulls never notice. I've always used any of a variety of car wash liquids, all of which were effective and never had a problem removing these spots.

Thank you Don. That seems to agree with the conclusion I was coming to. It seemed that the cleaner was really not potent enough to cut it and the wax is not much better when the going gets tough. I have to admit though that with the exception of the sections with the water spots the hull looks fantastic! Gotta love those blue hulls! Thanks.

 

[Nodak7]

The Awlgrip wash isn't strong enough to remove the dried mineral deposit residue. A common problem most people with white hulls never notice. I've always used any of a variety of car wash liquids, all of which were effective and never had a problem removing these spots.

Don, what soap did you find that works the best on water spots?