Has anyone else noticed hard water buildup along the bottoms of the door windows, along the black moulding? I'm noticing that in particular my rear door windows are developing a little bit of white hard water crust just underneath the black rubber, along the rear part of the window opening. I can't seem to wipe it away, and there's no way I'm putting anything too harsh on the paint to try to dissolve it. I dry the car as best I can when I wash it, and use that Mr. Clean (supposed) reverse osmosis carwash system, but I have noticed that those mouldings hold a good amount of water underneath them, to where you can come back to the car hours after washing it and there's still water oozing around underneath them.

I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed this on their car, and if anyone has a suggestion of what might help get it off/out. Thanks!

 

Do you have a air compressor ? I take and turn down the air pressure on mine and air dry after I wipe it down , then wipe it down one last time so there is no hard water spots ;]

 

Compressed air is a good idea, even so you'll still need to do a short drive after your wipe down to ensure all the water is forced out. You'll still see some water stains, but that can be wiped off using some quick detailer

 

I have used Barkeepers Friend to clean hard water spots from my windows. Sometimes it may take a couple of applications, just follow the directions on the can. I bought mine at Wal Mart in the cleaning section with the cleansers
http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/

Another product I just tried this weekend to get the wax off the rubber of the running Boards and rear bumber protector is LA's Totally Awesome multipurpose cleaner. Again follow the dilution recommendations. I used it full strength and a denture brush to remove the wax, and it worked well. Bought it at dollar general/
http://www.lastotallyawesome.com/faq.html

 

Thanks for the tips...appreciated!

 

Try a leaf blower?