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window water spots

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by l_prettyman, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. Sep 2, 2010 at 12:21 PM
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    l_prettyman

    l_prettyman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    how do you get rid of water spots on glass?? god they piss me off but no cleaner ive tried works!!
     
  2. Sep 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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    l_prettyman

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  3. Sep 2, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    daggertats

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    i rainx mine alot....and dry em after i wash the truck that keeps mine spotless
     
  4. Sep 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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    Basfshr27

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    I have found that Sysco Satin Shine is the only thing that has ever worked for me.


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  5. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    l_prettyman

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    where can i buy that from?
     
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    SlurpeeBlueMetallic

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    Mr Clean Magic Eraser damp with vinegar... worked for me when I lived in South Texas and everything was covered in limestone from the local water.
     
  7. Sep 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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    epa4wd

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    using mothers metal polish lightly worked on my previous truck when nothing else I tried did.
     
  8. Sep 3, 2010 at 5:24 AM
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    l_prettyman

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    thanks for all the input guys!! im going to the store today to load up on the stuff youve said
     
  9. Sep 3, 2010 at 5:47 AM
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    Steel wool from home depot get the finest grade works like a champ and doesnt scratch dont use this on your headlights no plastic scrub with a little bit of water for tougher spot use tougher grade
     
  10. Sep 3, 2010 at 5:51 AM
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    Bama_TACO

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    I bought my 2005 Taco about a month ago and the glass on it looked awful. Water spots all over. I tried vinegar, steel wool and metal polish and nothing worked. I found this stuff at a NAPA store and it worked wonders. It's Duragloss Nu-Glass #755. Worked miracles. On the drivers side windows I had to use a drill with a pad on it and several coats, but all my glass looks like new now.
     
  11. Sep 3, 2010 at 12:08 PM
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    im going to go buy some right now! i just spent like 30 bucks on stuff to try and nothing works. i hope this does
     
  12. Sep 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM
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    Bryan07sport

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    Same issue. These are not just water spots... bought the truck this way... nothing takes them off... i gave up.
     
  13. Sep 3, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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    Never use steel wool on glass!!!
     
  15. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    Meguiar's Cleaner Wax followed by Meguiar's Quick Detailer is what I use! But, do not put the cleaner wax on the windshield...
    Rubbing Alcohol works as well!!
     
  16. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    chrome polish works to a certain extent.....and i've had good luck with either stoners invisible glass and crumpled newspaper....or a lil vinegar and some crumpled news paper.
     
  17. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    ^^

    What he said. I used an abrasive scratch pad that was not steel wool and it still scratched my front window. Im living with it until I get a rock or crack.
     
  18. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    silverback

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    woops never mind the arrows should have used the quote!
     
  19. Sep 4, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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    Marioso

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    wax ur windows
     
  20. Sep 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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    wax them??
     

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