Waterspots on Windows

[NWSKIUrbanRunner]

I've tried everything I can think of here on my windows! Does anyone have a product they have used in the past that gets waterspots off the windows? I've tried this stuff from Oreily that doesnt work, baking soda and water, Windex, even some organic junk that my mom bought on QVC.

Any ideas?:redbrick:

 

[jhawk]

Try buffing with a polishing compound. Do not use scratch remover.

 

[ClockWork]

Clay bar or Bon-Ami.

 

[NWSKIUrbanRunner]

Like Meguiars Polishing Compound? Would the Ultimate Compound work as well? And that won't scratch or mess up the windows right?

 

[ClockWork]

Like Meguiars Polishing Compound? Would the Ultimate Compound work as well? And that won't scratch or mess up the windows right?

No, like Bon-Ami or a Clay Bar.

Google

 

[cabowally]

No, like Bon-Ami or a Clay Bar.

Google

I've had success with CLR.

 

[NWSKIUrbanRunner]

and the CLR didn't mess up the windows?

 

[cabowally]

and the CLR didn't mess up the windows?

Nope.

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I'd test it first on tinting though.





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[NWSKIUrbanRunner]

Cool thanks, I'll try CLR or the Clay Bar and see what works best and report back

Thanks!

 

[jhawk]

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Try the clay, you'll likely need to polish to get them back to crystal clear.
As long as it's not a cutting or scratch removing polish - it'll be fine. You don't have to spend 20bucks on glass polish - when it's the same stuff.

Since cabowally mentioned window tint, this is for EXTERIOR only

 

[Barry694]

Water sports on Windows

Had this problem many years ago from hard water when I lived in Northern California. Used 0000 steel wool with a small amount of water. Then used garden hose to rinse off so the little bit of steel wool did not get onto the paint. It worked really great. Do it by hand though...do not put it under a buffer pad or other rotary tool. This is the grade of steel wool that is generally used for a final finish on wood furniture. Wear some gloves so you do not wear down the skin on your fingers.

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

Had this problem many years ago from hard water when I lived in Northern California. Used 0000 steel wool with a small amount of water. Then used garden hose to rinse off so the little bit of steel wool did not get onto the paint. It worked really great. Do it by hand though...do not put it under a buffer pad or other rotary tool. This is the grade of steel wool that is generally used for a final finish on wood furniture. Wear some gloves so you do not wear down the skin on your fingers.

Ive had success with that too

 

[alex56]

clay bar has worked best for me!

 

[seanzorio]

I just recently clayed my truck. The paint needed some serious re-working after years of abuse from the previous owners. I was surprised how quick, easy, and well it worked!

 

[etom]

I have the same problem. I found this on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Spot-X-Hard-Water-Stain-Remover/dp/B0006IQJ42/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1321078731&sr=1-3
Seems to have great reviews, anyone on here try it?

 

[olsen_karl]

Used 0000 steel wool with a small amount of water

^^^ This.

I use Windex with the steel wool, and definitely wear gloves. Works great, though takes some elbow grease. Does not scratch the glass -- 0000 (four zeros) grade steel wool is very fine, and polishes out the water spot etching.

 

[Dunk50]

Been using white VINEGAR, yep plain ole vinegar for decades. Always worked for me!!

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Been using white VINEGAR, yep plain ole vinegar for decades. Always worked for me!!

Exactly! That's what I've been using for years and it works every time.

 

[Sungod]

depends on the cause of the spots. Most likely they are mineral deposits. Calcium disolves in acidic liquid which is why products like vinegar and CLR work. Vinegar takes a little longer, but works well with a little elbow effort.