Waterspots on windows problem
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Waterspots on windows problem
I have a problem that I really have no idea how to handle even though its a rather small one. I have waterspots on my front and rear windows that will not wash or rub off. I have tried Napa glass cleaner with ammonia to no real avail. The spots seem to be "cooked" on. Any ideas of what to do? Thanks, Darroch Malone
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It's probably calcium from the water. You might try soaking a paper towel in water/cleaner and just putting it on the spots for a while before cleaning.
I use Stoner's Invisible Glass to do my windows and that stuff is fantastic. No streaks, or anything.
Good luck.
I use Stoner's Invisible Glass to do my windows and that stuff is fantastic. No streaks, or anything.
Good luck.
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I use Stoner's Invisible Glass for everyday use. It works great!
I've heard that the stuff you can get from www.diamondite.com works wonders on old, hard-to-remove water spots.
I've heard that the stuff you can get from www.diamondite.com works wonders on old, hard-to-remove water spots.
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Originally Posted by Tim2K4Vert
A 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water will take the water spots off. Also, you can try making a paste out of baking soda/water. It acts like a very mild abrasive.
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Zaino glass polish. Its the best thing I have found to remove water spots on glass. After you get them off apply some polish to your glass to give a little protection.
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Vinegar and water will remove lime/calcium buildup for sure. Then follow up with a good glass cleaner - Stoners, Zaino, etc. A good protectant applied afterwards, and a final buffing with cheese cloth will make it spotless, and much easier to clean the next time. 
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Vinegar/water works pretty well. It has taken some water spots off mine when nothing else would.
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i get them on my cars that are outside and i cant get them off. i dont know what it is in the rain around here but it jacks some windows up!
i have tried bar keeps, stoners, vinager, even 000 steel wool and zaino glass polish.
i have heard that chrome polish works pretty good, but havent tried it yet.
if your rain is anything like it is here in maryland, then its gonna be hard to get them off.
i have tried bar keeps, stoners, vinager, even 000 steel wool and zaino glass polish.
i have heard that chrome polish works pretty good, but havent tried it yet.
if your rain is anything like it is here in maryland, then its gonna be hard to get them off.
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Well seeing as how I have no idea where to buy half of these products, I think I'll try one that nobody has mentioned yet. Vinegar and water supposedly works well with a 50/50 mixture! Thanks guys, Darroch Malone