water spots on all windows etched

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00GREENMACHINE

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Guys i have noticed when drying my car and expedition there are water spots etched in the glass. What can I do to remove these and not let the come back.
 
Etched into the glass you say? That might be tough. These threads may help you find an answer. I think I remember something being said about a Zaino glass polish. I'm not real sure about that though :dunno

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First thing I would try after my favorite glass cleaner (Stoner's Invisible Glass) is clay. If that doesn't work, I'd try mild polish like SSR 1 or Poorboys PP with the PC.

It that doesn't work, park the car in a rough neighborhood with a $20 sitting on the dash ... :lmfao

Seroiusly, put a sealant on it after you get it clean. UPP, EX-P, RejeX ...
 
One Grand makes a glass polish that will remove water spots. The polish can be used with an orbital buffer.
 
Might want to try vinegar. I know this sounds harsh, but glass cleaner and 0000 steel wool will work. I used it on my work car. The glass on it was in horrible shape, cleaned it up good. Just make sure to wash the car afterwards to remove any steel wool residue that might get on the paint.
 
greyS60 said:
Might want to try vinegar. I know this sounds harsh, but glass cleaner and 0000 steel wool will work. I used it on my work car. The glass on it was in horrible shape, cleaned it up good. Just make sure to wash the car afterwards to remove any steel wool residue that might get on the paint.
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Are they any visible tiny scratches from steel wool?
I'm seriously considering getting my mate a chemistry teacher to concoct up different concentrations of acid for those nasty waterspots :wait hehe
 
i love steel wool on windows.

For deep grime from smoking or whatever the heck happens, for bugs that just plain refuse to come off and for water spots. When you go at it lightly it will not scratch at all and will take off about anything you throw at it. Just lube up with some glass cleaner the same way you'd lube for clay. (spray some on the window some on the SW)
 
Believe it or not. I didn't have anything around I "thought" would do it, and I got out some Goo Gone and it worked wonders!
 
Zaino glass polish will take almost anything off with little effort and just using your hands, it is also good at getting the minerals out of the etching so the pits are very clear. However, this usually only happens when the spots have been on the car for a long long time, like when people forget to clean their sunroof for a year. It is defintely my favorite product for neglected sunroofs. Then use Z2 polish (wipe off with little ZQD) on the windows for long lasting protection against water spots, tar, bird ter*, etc. Another option is a window spray like stoners and 0000 grade steel wool, this will take anything off your window, but you need to be careful, keep it lubricated. I'd never ever use a machine on the window. If your not careful you can scratch the heck out of your windows and that would be a pain. Try vinager first, but it if there;s etching in the glass this probably wont get in there deep.
 
The Chee said:
Are they any visible tiny scratches from steel wool?
I'm seriously considering getting my mate a chemistry teacher to concoct up different concentrations of acid for those nasty waterspots :wait hehe
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I cannot see any scratches on it at all. I learned this from a guy that I work with who use to detail Corvettes. I thought that it was an old school trick, so I tried it on my work car first. Great results. I have used it on my Avalanche since, works wonders.
 
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