Spotted glass......HELP!!!
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Spotted glass......HELP!!!
My '97 F-150 has awful water spots etched into the glass. The rear glass is almost impossible to see through at night because of it. I even used rubbing compound w/ an orbital buffer and they're still there...I know how to prevent them but they were like this when I bought the truck less than a year ago...I'm at a loss on how to remove them...any suggestions?? Thanks...
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Use a jewelry-cleaning rag (often called a 'rouge-rag' -- due to one side being impregnated with a polishing compound) and rub.
Scratches and minor imperfections in tempered glass are polished out by holding the glass against a huge cotton-wheel 'chalked' with red-rouge.
You can also scrub the window with a Brillo-pad (soaped and wet, of course) to remove hard-water spots. If you're squeemish about the latter method -- rup the snot out of the window with wadded-up newspaper and window-cleaner.
Scratches and minor imperfections in tempered glass are polished out by holding the glass against a huge cotton-wheel 'chalked' with red-rouge.
You can also scrub the window with a Brillo-pad (soaped and wet, of course) to remove hard-water spots. If you're squeemish about the latter method -- rup the snot out of the window with wadded-up newspaper and window-cleaner.
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I have used the Rain-X glass polish in the past..and it did work for me. Luckily, I have not had to use anything like it recently.
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/auxiliary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil, build 7/2000
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/auxiliary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil, build 7/2000
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Hey I had to change my name 'cause I lost my password for the other one(Sweeteffie). I tried the white vinegar...nothing. Did'nt do anything...I can't find the Rain-X polish around here. I really think the spots are etched in the glass...Would an SoS scrub pad be too harsh to use? If that won't work I will probably take it to the glass shop to see if they can polish it out..Thanks for any help guys...
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'97 F-150 Flairside 4x4. 4.6 Auto. No mods yet except duals w/ Flowmasters. Just you wait though!!
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'97 F-150 Flairside 4x4. 4.6 Auto. No mods yet except duals w/ Flowmasters. Just you wait though!!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by hobbit:
Has anyone tried Rain-X glass polish. I got some a while back but haven't tried it yet. Is it any good?
Hobbit
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Has anyone tried Rain-X glass polish. I got some a while back but haven't tried it yet. Is it any good?
Hobbit
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It blasts water particles into pieces. It also helps Bug guts from sticking to anything.
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I know of two things you can try. One of them sounds kinda funny so I'll save it for last.
1) There is a product out there called 'simichrome'. I bought mine at a hardware store. It is an extremely light polish that removes scratches from clear plastics. It should work well very well on safety glass.
2) Toothpaste. The kind with a very slight abrasive in it. This is an old trick I picked up somewhere.
1) There is a product out there called 'simichrome'. I bought mine at a hardware store. It is an extremely light polish that removes scratches from clear plastics. It should work well very well on safety glass.
2) Toothpaste. The kind with a very slight abrasive in it. This is an old trick I picked up somewhere.
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#0000 steel wool and glass cleaner,works every time,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Had to take the picture out,it was way too out of date,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Had to take the picture out,it was way too out of date,,,,98
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BlueOvalBolt:
Happened to see a handyman segment on the news over the weekend and the guy demonstrated a brass cleaning product called "Brasso" to deep clean your windshield. Looked like it worked well.
Good luck.</font>
Happened to see a handyman segment on the news over the weekend and the guy demonstrated a brass cleaning product called "Brasso" to deep clean your windshield. Looked like it worked well.
Good luck.</font>