Taking on harsh water spots...

Clean Dean

Clean Dean

Keep it clean !!!
Here is an example of some very harsh water spots I encountered on a factory sunroof of a 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 TD. I tried a new approach to removing the spots, and it proved quite effective.

The spots were about 95% + removed in about 5 minutes. Sorry pics were not clearer, the weather was very overcast.

I used 00 steel wool with Flitz Polish. Yes, Flitz is commonly known as a metal polish but states that it is effective on all non-porous surfaces. Worked well in this instance and extremely fast !!!

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Dean, does the steel wool leave any noticable marring on the window or does the flitz remove it? Thanks

Greg
 
Gregcavi,
In this instance I noticed no signs of marring/scratches on the glass. The vehicle is stored in a warehouse with extremely harsh lighting, and I still did not see any marring/scratches.
 
Thanks for the tip. Would this work on a windshield? Also, would #0000 be a better choice for the steel wool?

Eric
 
#000 wool seems a bit abrasive to me on any glass surface. I usually try something like pro polish or wheel cleaner (spray and rinse works very well).

Wouldn't a chemical cleaner be the safer option on a glass surface?
 
I have the OLD school version of the Flitz in an orange tube, is that the same formula? Seems like a good abrasive yet safe polish that will give bite unlike other polishes that clean/protect for metal.

Cool Work!
 
I've used steel wool as well on water spots with great luck...Recently I stopped in at my local janitorial supply house and asked about hard water spot removers that are auto safe. I got a product made by Sunnyside Products, Fresno CA its called Sunny Brite II and is about the best that I have ever used. it seems to dissolve the spots right before your eyes. I have been doing this at the wash stage. I could not find it on line anywhere so if you have a janitorial supply house locally I would call and see if they have it...........Again its auto safe and is printed right on the bottle.
 
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