Water spot removal (I know common rudimentary question)

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kenny.bacon

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Has anyone used chemical guys window water spot removal? I have this other stuff I bought locally that I just hate. It is literally more worthless than my dead beat son. I don't have a son so I can get away with that. But you get the picture. I did up a clients Mazda the other day. Beautiful red turned out wonderfully as usual except these windows. I ended up spending entirely too long and just used my cutting compound to get the water spots off. Client seemed thrilled, I of course being my own worst critic wasn't as pleased with the results. I haven't tried the vinegar trick and to be honest I'm hesitant because that stuff makes me feel sick whenever I have to breathe it. I am wanting a good gritty water spot remover that I don't have to spend hours with. I know they exist I don't remember the names of the ones I've used in the past. Thanks in advance
 
They were pretty bad I ended up having you use my cutting pad and my DA to carefully "buff" the water spots off. This is generally not something I like to do I think it increases the probability of something bad happening. And of course this leaves the edges and corners where the pad can't reach to do by hand still. Didn't leave any scratches or anything I just don't like putting something like that to the window because of vibrations it can cause. Perhaps I will order both. The Chemical Guys one looks like it has some sort of acid in it meant to break down the water spots. I have used a water spot remover similar to that before and it was great. Where I live the mineral water is atrocious. for washing it's fine since we hand dry it. But people that go through auto car washes or park by sprinklers get it the worst. Thanks for the input I'll definitely check out the product you mentioned.
 
I hate to be the guy to say bad things about certain products but from my personal experience I find a lot of products from Chemical Guys to be subpar (except their car soap). My rule of the thumb when I don't have any experience with a product is to find 2-3 positive reviews on Autogeek/Autopia before buying. I can vouch that for CarPro Spotless Water Remover. I own it and I have used it on water spots but not in a condition as badly as you have described.
 
Thanks for the input. Does it have any amounts of grit to it? Some have that which I have noticed helps a lot and doesn't scratch the windows.
 
Warning CarPro does not recommend for glass.

I have used on glass but you must be right on top the window to remove the product. Or it will etch the glass.
 
CarPro Ceriglass Glass Polish 150 ml
I just use a good glass polish and glass polishing pad. it not only cleans but actually polishes the glass for even better results. etching of glass occurs when certain chemicals can actually cause a frosted like appearance in the glass. (if that occurs, you are usually in big trouble.) hydrofluoric acid is often used for this specific purpose.
 
Zelfiris said:
CarPro Spotless Water Spot Remover 500 ml.

Not sure how bad the windows were but this product generally have positive reviews
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Detail Impressions said:
Warning CarPro does not recommend for glass.

I have used on glass but you must be right on top the window to remove the product. Or it will etch the glass.
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DO NOT USE THIS ON GLASS. I had a tiny water spot on my rear trunk and a little bit of overspray got on my back window and it etched my glass. Needless to say I had to polish my rear window to remove any of the etching.

If you have really bad water spots, just polish them.
 
what kind of polish do you recommend? and what pads? that's essentially what I did with my cutting compound. no scratches but I had to "buff" them off with my DA. This left corners extremely difficult to get to.
 
any specific glass polishing pad will do. I like Griots Garage 6 Inch Glass Polishing Pads, Set of 3. make sure the glass polish you use has a cerium oxide base. the only one I know of that does is CarPro Ceriglass Glass Polish 150 ml . you're right, round pads don't fit well into square corners, but just tape off the trim and do the best you can. you can use a little by hand if that makes you feel better, but I've never had the corners really stand out enough to be noticeable.
 
Thanks for the info guys. Did some research into CarPro Ceriglass. Looks like the type of product I have been looking for. Will order soon before my next job.
 
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