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.

[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.

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
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]

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.