I live in a part of our city that recently switched municipal water supplies from a lake to a well. I’m assuming that the well water has a lot more minerals in it and isn't ‘softened’ at the source. Today, for the first time since the water supply was switched, I washed my car. My usual process was to wash it with a mitt, keep it wet as I went along and once I was done dry it with a microfiber towel. I had no issues with water spots.
Today, however, was significantly different. Even as I was washing the car there were obvious signs of spots forming. I kept it wet and once I was done washing it I dried it. It looks terrible. I should add that the car is black so the issue is exacerbated. I dried the windows too and I’m not sure that the car would be safe to drive after dark they have so much crud on them. I used the windshield washer when I drove the car and that took a layer off but the spots are still noticeable there. Where the left wiper comes up parallel to the left A-pillar there is a line of what I suspect are minerals from the water.
I don’t want to put a water softener in just for washing my car. I’m anal about it, but I think my wife would have me committed if I did that.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
My thought is that I could wash it as usual and then before I dry it take a microfiber towel soaked in distilled water and rub the whole car down, rinsing the towel often and see if that solves the problem.
Any thoughts?
