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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Death_Stalker, Jul 3, 2012.

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  1. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    So i bought my truck few weeks ago and the rear window is dirty as in it has spots that wont go away. They are neither inside nor outside. Ive tried, a glass cleaner, windex, mr clean sponge the scotch brite sponge/buffer rough thing and it still wont go away. I need to know what i can do to remove the stains. Its very annoying. Alos, the entire back glass is like this not just a spot or a side. i will try to snap a pic and upload.
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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    If its acid rain.....try some chrome polish.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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  4. Jul 4, 2012 at 8:37 AM
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    ok ill try both and see what happens will let you guys know.
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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    thanks for the help
     
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  6. Jul 4, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    I have heard you can also use 0000 fine steel wool and it will work..Dunno, never tried it.
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    Noooooooo.... the only reason it looks like it takes anything out is because it scratches the surface badly around a scratch making it look like it's better. In actuality it just puts millions of small surface scratches on the glass.

    From my old "Oswego" days.... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/de...-way-clean-glass-our-members.html#post2034997
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    i rather see it the way it is than to try steel wool.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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  10. Jul 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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    work fine for me :notsure:
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    Spot X from Home Depot
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Rubbing compound with a wax applicator works great! it's cheap and easy to do, it got my spots off my windshield and back glass. $3.99 at Advance Auto Parts
     
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  13. Jul 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    didnt work
     
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  14. Jul 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    No luck
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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    waiting on the CRL stuff to arrive and i really hope it works.
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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    fail :mad:
     
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  17. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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    :woot: worked like a charm .. thanks man
     
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  18. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    Will this stuff work on shower glass that has spots? I've tried everything I could think of on my shower glass with zero improvement.
     
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    So 20 years working with glass pays off :D Glad tio hear it worked. Now seal the glass with some rain-x or similar so it doesn't happen again.


    Yep. Works wonders. When your done seal it. First I would try dish soap - that stuffs good at removing spots.

    For the past 10 years or so I have been squeegeeing my shower glass before I get out. Helps save the glass and aluminum. http://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/s...41391&History=39326:26928:28255&ModelID=41391
     
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    Sweeeet it worked! better than a $800 new window :p
     
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