Very frustrated with these water spots. With pics
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Do not use steel wool on glass you will scratch the crap out of it no matter how fine it is. Clay the glass and wash the windows with vinegar and if that does not work they make glass polishing kits as well as specific polishes for glass. RollingRock has used this polish with good succes on water spotted glass that would not come clean.
http://www.topoftheline.com/glasspolish.html
Here is the thread at the Cafe on what RollingRock had to do to his Expedition to reduce the water spots he had.
http://www.thedetailerscafe.com/smf/...sg5546#msg5546
http://www.topoftheline.com/glasspolish.html
Here is the thread at the Cafe on what RollingRock had to do to his Expedition to reduce the water spots he had.
http://www.thedetailerscafe.com/smf/...sg5546#msg5546
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08-08-2011, 09:08 PM
yes along with 0000 steel wool. and always make sure the surface is cool and do not apply in the sun. dont be scared about steel wool on glass. as long as you are not applying great amounts of pressure and you have a nice amount of the solution. It is ACIDIC so be very careful and be sure to read all directs.
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08-08-2011, 11:42 PM
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On glass, use "Spot-X Hard Water Stain and Spot Remover".
It will NOT harm the glass and residue just rinses off. This stuff is so easy .... and so good!
http://www.spot-x.net/
http://www.spot-x.net/html/instructions.html
It will NOT harm the glass and residue just rinses off. This stuff is so easy .... and so good!
http://www.spot-x.net/
Bothered by water spots on your windshield, dangerous road film, or silicone buildup? Spot-X Hard Water Stain & Spot Remover cleans stubborn hard water stains from your vehicle glass. Whether the water stains are caused by acid rain, salt water, sprinklers or well water, Spot-X will work where other cleaners have failed. While Spot-X cannot be used on auto paint it will not harm the paint if it drips on it. Just don't rub it into the paint. Simply rinse off with water.
Spot-X is non-toxic and non-corrosive. It does not contain phosphates, acids, bleach, solvents, detergents, ammonia or butyl.
Spot-X contains all Natural Organic Ingredients, Balanced Neutral pH Factor, Skin Friendly Formula, Can Be Used By Chemically Sensitive People
Finally a hard water stain cleaner that does not contain dangerous caustic acids. Spot-X Glass Restorer removes water spots caused by mineral deposits, acid rain, salt water, well water, road grime, soap scum and sprinklers.
Spot-X is non-toxic and non-corrosive. It does not contain phosphates, acids, bleach, solvents, detergents, ammonia or butyl.
Spot-X contains all Natural Organic Ingredients, Balanced Neutral pH Factor, Skin Friendly Formula, Can Be Used By Chemically Sensitive People
Finally a hard water stain cleaner that does not contain dangerous caustic acids. Spot-X Glass Restorer removes water spots caused by mineral deposits, acid rain, salt water, well water, road grime, soap scum and sprinklers.
http://www.spot-x.net/html/instructions.html
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yes along with 0000 steel wool. and always make sure the surface is cool and do not apply in the sun. dont be scared about steel wool on glass. as long as you are not applying great amounts of pressure and you have a nice amount of the solution. It is ACIDIC so be very careful and be sure to read all directs.
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A good clay bar and/or Mother's Chrome Polish will work on fresh water spots. Although, it will not work on hard water deposits that are several years old. I purchased a Gen. 1 Lightning a few years ago with severe water spots on the glass and have yet to find any product, professional detail grade or otherwise that will remove them.
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08-12-2011, 07:07 AM
First off quit jumping to the most agressive polish/pad combo right off the batt you will just agrivate the situtaion. Try the vinegar and if that does not do the trick and if the agressive polish pad combo have not touched it, it's time to take it to a pro to correct the problem because if the water spots are etched into the clear the only way to get rid of them is wet sanding and I do not recomend that you do this on your own because you can dig your self into a very deep and expensive hole quickly if you don't know what you are doing. Post this in the Detailing section or join the Detailers Cafe and let some of the guys over there look at this and give you some suggestions.
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