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brad6841
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The lightest steel wool you can find, I believe it's '0000' and a bit of water...this will remove light scratches in the glass and water spots a regular rag will not remove.
Clean the glass with a good cleaner, or vinegar and water. Then use the steel wool and water, then clean again, same as the first
Clean the glass with a good cleaner, or vinegar and water. Then use the steel wool and water, then clean again, same as the first
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rook
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brad6841 said:The lightest steel wool you can find, I believe it's '0000' and a bit of water...this will remove light scratches in the glass and water spots a regular rag will not remove.
Clean the glass with a good cleaner, or vinegar and water. Then use the steel wool and water, then clean again, same as the first
I agree. 000 "triple aught" or 0000 will work fine, you can even use a little glass cleaner as a lubricant.
brad6841
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Re: water spots
I know guys that have done this on 99+ Silverados with out harm to the window. This is a trick that was shown to one of them by a guy that installs tint for a living, they use it to clean the windows of everything before applying the tint. :biggrin2:
If your worried try a small spot in the corner of the windshield to see if it scratches it.....
ran said:
I know guys that have done this on 99+ Silverados with out harm to the window. This is a trick that was shown to one of them by a guy that installs tint for a living, they use it to clean the windows of everything before applying the tint. :biggrin2:
If your worried try a small spot in the corner of the windshield to see if it scratches it.....
RamThis
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Re: Re: water spots
Yeah but the outside of the Toyota glass has a factory applied water repellant on it. I'm not sure if using a razor blade on it will damage the coating or if it's impregnated into the glass surface.
Might be best to talk to the dealership, and maybe a couple detail shops in your area to see if you can get any better reccomendations about what to do with the water spots.
brad6841 said:I know guys that have done this on 99+ Silverados with out harm to the window. This is a trick that was shown to one of them by a guy that installs tint for a living, they use it to clean the windows of everything before applying the tint. :biggrin2:
If your worried try a small spot in the corner of the windshield to see if it scratches it.....
Yeah but the outside of the Toyota glass has a factory applied water repellant on it. I'm not sure if using a razor blade on it will damage the coating or if it's impregnated into the glass surface.
Might be best to talk to the dealership, and maybe a couple detail shops in your area to see if you can get any better reccomendations about what to do with the water spots.
fyi...and may some bad news...
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/2751166.html
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/2751166.html
antidentite
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I have pretty bad waterspots on my roll-up windows, and 90% rubbing alcohol would not get them off (neither would drinking alcohol 
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I'll try the razor trick this weekend.
Does anyone know if the rear-view mirrors are glass or plastic? I dont want to scratch them with a razor if plastic...
.I'll try the razor trick this weekend.
Does anyone know if the rear-view mirrors are glass or plastic? I dont want to scratch them with a razor if plastic...
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Another fan of using razor blades. (that just doesn't sound right). That's what we used in the shop to clean overspray off and to clean up water spots it worked great. Use some kind of cleaner with it, such as others have suggested.
Be aware if you can't get a hold of a wide razor blade, your fingers may incur cramps trying to hold onto that thing while doing all your windows.
Also be aware that if your fingers cramp, it can easily slip out of your hand, resulting in a drop to the ground. If this happens, it could have a meet & greet with your paintjob, which you don't want. So what I do is tape off the area below the glass, just in case.
Be aware if you can't get a hold of a wide razor blade, your fingers may incur cramps trying to hold onto that thing while doing all your windows.
Also be aware that if your fingers cramp, it can easily slip out of your hand, resulting in a drop to the ground. If this happens, it could have a meet & greet with your paintjob, which you don't want. So what I do is tape off the area below the glass, just in case.
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warpwr
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I used this kitchen stuff called Lime-Away on my roof.
I have a black 07 and the dealer did not clean the roof when they detailed the car for delivery.
It had some severe water stains and I tried vinegar, etc on it and it would not come off. The Lime-Away did it.
This is some potent stuff so be careful where you use it.
I didn't know the windshields were coated but mine had to be replaced under warranty because it was wavy right where you looked through. Maybe that was the coating.
I have a black 07 and the dealer did not clean the roof when they detailed the car for delivery.
It had some severe water stains and I tried vinegar, etc on it and it would not come off. The Lime-Away did it.
This is some potent stuff so be careful where you use it.
I didn't know the windshields were coated but mine had to be replaced under warranty because it was wavy right where you looked through. Maybe that was the coating.
mikehinthehouse
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I personally wouldnt use the blade to scrape them off... I have a product called (Bio-Clean) water spot remover... it is made for taking them off of glass.. [email protected].. it is an abbrasive paste that you buff on by hand then buff off by hand removing the spots... you also need to seal you windows after doing this.. use rainX and then wax them. I did this to my runner and the glass is unbelievably clean.. I got the stuff from a local tint shop. It is also what my buddy uses and he has a high end proffesional detail service.
as far as the paint is concered... my truck had them really bad when I got them. We used an acid on them, clayed,then buffed the truck with a high speed and a compound, then glazed and finally hand waxed. Pic below shows finshed product months afterward... still looks great!
mikeh
as far as the paint is concered... my truck had them really bad when I got them. We used an acid on them, clayed,then buffed the truck with a high speed and a compound, then glazed and finally hand waxed. Pic below shows finshed product months afterward... still looks great!
mikeh
