water spots

[steemin]

Not sure how they got there but I have water spots on my passenger side window. I have tried all types of glass cleaners with no luck. I also have a little paint overspray on another window..
Any suggestions???
Scott

[JJSmitches]

Scott,

Check with an automotive detailing supply store in your area. A friend of mine works for Production Car Care here in California and they have great products they sell to dealerships and autobody shops. They can take anything off anything then make it shine blindingly!

[yellowrallys]

try a clay bar with lube.

[67Sally]

Try vinigar on the water spots.
W.

[chicane67]

Vinegar...

[BuddyP]

Scott, scrap the paint with a raiser blade then wipe the rest off by putting some brake parts cleaner on a spot on a rag and wiping it off. Drive it up to my place this weekend, I have a few different bottles of stuff to try.

[Bill Howell]

Scott, scrap the paint with a raiser blade then wipe the rest off by putting some brake parts cleaner on a spot on a rag and wiping it off.

:hmm::scared::eek:

[steemin]

Scott, scrap the paint with a raiser blade then wipe the rest off by putting some brake parts cleaner on a spot on a rag and wiping it off. Drive it up to my place this weekend, I have a few different bottles of stuff to try.

Hey Buddy,
You scared Bill with that razor blade/brake parts cleaner comment.:help!:

Two votes for vinegar..Maybe give that a try.
Glass cleaners aren't making any difference.
I just don't want to screw up the paint..

I will be up tomorrow morning w/o the car. It is supposed to rain :crying:
Scott

[datsbad]

Scott, use 0000 grade steel wool and some glass cleaner. the water spots will be tough

[vanzuuk1]

You can use a razor blade or 000 steel wool to clean glass, its safe. I would try the vinegar on spots first, I have heard its the trick.

[ProTouring442]

CLR will work wonders BUT you have to make sure any pain it may contact is well waxed! You will also want to keep water running over tha paint. I used a little bronze wool while doing this and the windows look new, except for any scratches alread there.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[67Sally]

Vinegar...

Thanks for the correction.

A little more on the vinegar use. Andrew B. had this issue with his GTO before a photo shoot and this is what ended up removint the water marks for him. The original thread can be found with with the stuff from the old forum if it still exists.
W.

[JJSmitches]

www.detailcity.com has great forums with many pro detailers. Any questions you might have about your car's finish can probably be answered there. Try a search and if no luck post, someone always responds with good help.

[KWIKND]

Bon Ami or any bathroom cleaner safe for fiberglass bathroom fixtures will be safe for auto glass.
Good Luck
Dan

[BuddyP]

:hmm::scared::eek:

Bill, you did see that he was talking about the glass and not the paint right?

Yeah steel wool will work good too. Again, if you don't want to use any abrasive at all, use brake parts cleaner but spray it on a rag first.

[steemin]

Thanks for all the replies..
I am going to start with the least aggressive suggestion (vinegar) first and go from there.
I will let everyone know how it goes.:fingersx:

Jsapata...thanks for the detailcity website!! great info :cool:

Scott

[Damn True]

Thanks for all the replies..
I am going to start with the least aggressive suggestion (vinegar) first and go from there.
I will let everyone know how it goes.:fingersx:

Jsapata...thanks for the detailcity website!! great info :cool:

Scott

Dampen a rag with the vinegar and lay it flat on the glass to let it work a bit to soften the mineral deposits. Then, remove the rag and scrub the moistened area with 0000 wool. That should remove it.

I lived in Hawaii for 7 years where the water filters through volcanic rock containing every mineral known to man. Water spot removal is a fact of life over there.

[62wagon]

Sounds like a bunch of great suggestions. For another option try a product by Duragloss called Nu-Glass. I believe the item number is 101. Rubs on like a polish and leaves the glass clear. Also gives a RainX type finish that lasts for months. I love the stuff. Just another possibility.

Mark

[steemin]

No luck with the vinegar and 0000 steel wool.

Let it soak and scrubed my a$$ off :banghead:

I will report back after trying some of the other suggestions.
Scott

[JJSmitches]

I know that Production Car Care sells a product for water spots on chrome and glass that is a mild acid. Check a local automotive detailing supply business. This is a hazardous material and proper skin, eye, and respritory protection must be used.

[steemin]

Per Jaspata's lead I went to the detailcity site and did a search for "water spots".
Several of the professional detailers recommended DP high performance glass restorer.
I got on line @ autogeek.com (cool site) and ordered a bottle of the product.......and some Stoner invisible glass spray....and some micro fibre towels...its just to easy.
At any rate I will keep everyone posted..
Scott

[datsbad]

Scott , The stoner glass spray is nice , but it wont work for the spots . I tried it .

But seriously let us know how you make out !

[BuddyP]

Scott, you going to drive that beast up to the lake this weekend? I see you had your duct cleaner guys there today. Let me know if you bring any of your carpet guys up this way, the carpet in this house stinks!

BTW, I still have a coupel razor blades here if needed :naughty:

[steemin]

Tried the DP High Performance glass restorer as recommended by several professional detailers on the detailcity site.
This product is citrus based and has a mild abrasive.
Used a mf towel by hand at first with no results so went to the Powerball still no luck....:banghead:
I worked about 1-1/2 hours on a 6"X6" section of the glass.
These water spots are brutal.
I will make a few calls today to see what I can come up with.
I really do not want to be forced to replace the glass!
Scott

[ProTouring442]

Just try the CLR.... It works. It works freakin' amazing! Just remember that it is an acid, and protect your paint a nd flush everything well and you'll be fine.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill



Tried the DP High Performance glass restorer as recommended by several professional detailers on the detailcity site.
This product is citrus based and has a mild abrasive.
Used a mf towel by hand at first with no results so went to the Powerball still no luck....:banghead:
I worked about 1-1/2 hours on a 6"X6" section of the glass.
These water spots are brutal.
I will make a few calls today to see what I can come up with.
I really do not want to be forced to replace the glass!
Scott

[steemin]

Bill,
I did try CLR.
However I will admit I maybe did not give it a fair chance.
I used it very sparingly and with extreme caution as I was afraid of damaging the paint...
I will try it again with a some more intensity.
These spots are driving me :rolleyes:
Scott

[62wagon]

Scott - If the CLR scares you with the paint issue, give the Nu-glass a try. I am so confident in it, I will send you my bottle and buy a new bottle to replace it. Will not damage the paint and can be used by hand or, as I do, an orbital buffer with a foam pad.

Mark

[steemin]

Scott - If the CLR scares you with the paint issue, give the Nu-glass a try. I am so confident in it, I will send you my bottle and buy a new bottle to replace it. Will not damage the paint and can be used by hand or, as I do, an orbital buffer with a foam pad.

Mark

Mark,
You are to kind!
I am willing to try anything at this point.
I imagine what we are dealing with here is a car that sat in the blazing sun of the Southwest for who knows how long and was subjected to an occassional rain storm followed by the hot sun.
Where can I order/buy this product?
Scott

[EFI69Cam]

I have had much success using Bon Ami to get water spots off.

[62wagon]

Scott - I get to clean up the local street rod shop stuff and they recently had a '67 Dart that had what you are referring to. While it took some elbow grease (this was before I tried the orbital polisher), it all came off to everyones satisfaction. We also use it here at the dealership. Hot sun after an afternoon thunderstorm in South Carolina will create some spots. It works like a champ. You should be able to get it anywhere that sells Duragloss products. I am looking at a bottle right now and was wrong earlier when I stated the item number. It is Duragloss Nu-glass and carries item #755 and is manufactured by Brother's Research Co. in Burlington, NC. If you can not find it, drop me a PM and I will make a bottle appear on your doorstep.:) :) Hope this helps.

Mark

[steemin]

Just got done trying full strength CLR with no success.
I even tried using 0000 steel wool with the CLR!!

I will look for the Bon Ami I am willing to try anything at this point.
Scott

[ProTouring442]

How long did you let it soak???? I cleaned all of the water spots off of 30year old glass witht he stuff. Wierd. Water spots are calcium, the acid should eat it off. You need to let it soak a bit though, can't just wipe it on/off like glass cleaner.

Sorry this didn't work for you, I was sure it would based on my success. I used bronze wool when I did mine, so it wouldn't scratch the glass. Not that 30 year old glass doesn't have its share of scratches.

Sorry it didn't work!
Bill



Just got done trying full strength CLR with no success.
I even tried using 0000 steel wool with the CLR!!

I will look for the Bon Ami I am willing to try anything at this point.
Scott

[steemin]

Bill,
Thank you for the advice I did let it soak for about 15 minutes...
Don't feel bad these spots might very well be permanent....
Mark,
Thanks for the info on Nu-glass. I will conduct a search and get some ordered...

NEXT STEP...............A BRICK!!
Scott

[CAMAROBOY69]

Scott, use 0000 grade steel wool and some glass cleaner. the water spots will be tough
Steel wool or SOS pads work perfect. Razor blades work too. Not as scary as it sounds.
You can also try Mothers aluminum polish. That stuff works on everything.

[steemin]

Well I finally got about 90% of the water spots out :jump:

I ended up going to a local glass store and they sold me a
a bag of pink powder :hmm: for $5.

It came in a brown paper bag as they must buy it in bulk.
I was told that it is similar to a jewelers rouge (sp?)
Mild abrasive.

I made a paste with the powder and water and used a
mini powerball and a variable speed drill..Very time consuming but it did the job..
Thanks for all the help and suggestions!
Scott