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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by pinktaco808, Jun 4, 2021.

  1. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:04 AM
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    What is the best way to remove waterspots on the glass???
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:10 AM
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    Use a spray bottle with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water . Spray on the windshield and let it set for 5 minutes then wipe with a clean towel
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    I’m about to try a white vinegar this evening when it cools down.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:13 AM
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    You can also use a clay bar lubricated using detail spray on your windshield
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    Let me know... how bad and old the waterspots
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    Two weeks, baked in Phoenix and in the New Mexico sun. Let’s see how it goes.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    3:1 distilled water and isopropyl alcohol works great
     
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  9. Jun 14, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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  10. Jun 14, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    Apologies. Been a busy couple of weeks of travel and not washing. Now that the lady is out of the house for a few days I can get around to some Me Time so I'll report back later. Please note it's 117 in Phoenix right now so car washing is deadly.
     
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  13. Jun 14, 2021 at 4:01 PM
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    Might want to do a spot check on glass before wiping it over the drivers view. Definitely a no on the paint per their instructions:

    Bottom of page: https://clrbrands.com/Products/CLR-Household/CLR-Calcium-Lime-and-Rust-Remover
     
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  14. Jun 21, 2021 at 4:23 AM
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    I use the 40/60 vinegar water for all my cleaning inside my tacoma and have for years smells like french fries but good on the surfaces does not damage or leave streaks.
     
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  15. Aug 1, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    the picture with the water stains was taken after the car window was washed and hit with window cleaner...
    the picture with no spots was taken after a few minutes of compound being worked into the glass...
     
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  16. Mar 26, 2022 at 1:47 AM
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    The best product I found is by Sud Factory water spot remover. Been detailing for 35 years and this is the best product ever! I use it bare handed or with 0000 steel wool.
     
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  17. Mar 28, 2022 at 11:53 AM
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    Waterspots on paint?
     
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  18. Mar 28, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    Glass, water spots on paint can be wetsanded and buffed
     
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