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Old 10-22-11, 09:45 AM
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Default Water Spots on Windows

There's water spots on my car's glass windows that are diffcult to remove even using glass window cleaner solutions. I heard that metal cleaner is the best way to remove these tough water spots. Can someone chime in if that's the best method or are there other options?? Thanks!
Old 10-23-11, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wyee99
There's water spots on my car's glass windows that are diffcult to remove even using glass window cleaner solutions. I heard that metal cleaner is the best way to remove these tough water spots. Can someone chime in if that's the best method or are there other options?? Thanks!
I've used these options, clay bar, light compound, or diluted vinegar in water?
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Te be honest there isn't really a "best way" since it all depends on how bad it is. Some may be light enough to be removed by one method, while another may need some heavy duty glass compound. My suggestion after removing my fair share on vehicles, 50/50 Distilled water and White Vinegar mix. If that isn't cutting it, spray Vinegar full strength on a towel and let it sit on the spots. By letting it sit on the surface, the Vinegar will slowly break down the mineral deposits on the glass
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^So I would just spray it on the windshield and just wipe it down if i use the 50/50 water and vinegar mix?
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Both methods you're supposed to spray and let it dwell long enough for it to do its job. One is diluted vinegar vs full strength vinegar. Just do trial and error
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cool.. thanks for your input
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steel wool and/or toothpaste...works everytime
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I've had good results with Klasse AIO
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I have used vinegar myself and it works okay, not great. I've heard that steel wool can leave very fine scratches in the window and looks really bad if the sunlight hits it at the right angle. My two cents.
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Originally Posted by Protagnist
I have used vinegar myself and it works okay, not great. I've heard that steel wool can leave very fine scratches in the window and looks really bad if the sunlight hits it at the right angle. My two cents.
I've never used the vinegar mothod but sounds easy enough to try and I agree use steel wool with caution. That's a method I have tried with simular results.
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Originally Posted by Lust4Lexus
I've had good results with Klasse AIO
Works every time
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CarPro Ceriglass!

Either that or make your own with cerium oxide mixed with water to make a paste.
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What about metalwax?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Water-...11a86b&vxp=mtr

I want to purchase this, but not too sure how effective it would be. Anyone have experience using this product?
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Originally Posted by Protagnist
I have used vinegar myself and it works okay, not great. I've heard that steel wool can leave very fine scratches in the window and looks really bad if the sunlight hits it at the right angle. My two cents.
If you are going to use steel wool, it is very important you get the #0000 grade (often referred to as Quad Zero). I've used that for 25 years with no scratches. Cleans up chrome, too!
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