Water spots on glass?

[SMOKE]

Anybody ever have to deal with water spots on their glass?

I'm talking acid rain spots like I have all over my passenger windows and the back window (windshield is clear...prob replaced over the years).

I've done more than a fair job on the paint/clearcoat. Even buffed the glass with my wheel and compound (while working on the paint) and didn't make a dent.

Not the end of the world, you have to be at the right angle with the right light to see it.

Wondering if there are any other experiences out there and if there's a remedy (like vinegar or smearing peanut butter all over :D...but I'm not trying to make lunch here!!).

Otherwise it GOOOOOOOOGLE time!

Thx

Jonathan

[Marauderjack]

Is the glass etched or are they simply mineral deposits on the glass??:cool:

Check with a magnifying glass and use a razor blade to see if they can be sc***** off.....if so use vinegar or CLR to remove the deposits....if etched into the glass you cannot do much with them short of glass replacement!!:argue:

Good Luck!!

Marauderjack:burnout:

[SMOKE]

Thanks for the reply...

Haven't gotten too close to see...razor blade sounds like a decent test to see if I'm dealing with deposits or eching...

Really, it's livable...but this past weekend the spots were bugging me (car was at a show and everything looked perfect but the windows if you were lookin at the right angle with the sun @ your back)...promised myself I'd post up in case anyone had some ideas...

JWM

[traveleriii]

A professional detailer should be able to take care of it...I am one and there is a chemical (very harsh) that has to be used with a 0000 brillo and it will remove the deposits

[CBT]

I have read, but never tried, cut a lemon in half and make swirlies with it basically like you are putting on Rain-X. Sumthin about the acidity levels or ph levels or sumsuch in the lemon clears up the spots.

[fastblackmerc]

Try a good window cleaner and 0000 steel wool.

[03blackvegas]

Contact a glass shop, if you already tried to buff while you were doing the car, then there tuff. Glass shops, (auto ones) have different pads and componds just for glass, being it's so hard. If nothing else they can probably point you in the right direction. Good luck.

[jim geary]

If you do use a razor blade just make sure you keep the glass wet.

[OneBADLsE]

I use wax. Everything comes off. No need to use anything abrasive

[Marauderjack]

I use wax. Everything comes off. No need to use anything abrasive

Uh......How do your wipers work with WAX on the glass????:eek::confused:

[magindat]

I use wax. Everything comes off. No need to use anything abrasive


Uh......How do your wipers work with WAX on the glass????:eek::confused:

Yep, wax it. I have cleared up etching with wax many times. Wether it's mineral deposit or etching, a good very lightly compounded paste wax will work perfect. And the wipers work fine (maybe better) and the windshield acts like it has rain-x on it.

I have used wax to even out the 'arches' etched in by windshield wipers over the years. It works perfect.

[SMOKE]

Hmmm, that's the grey matter I was hoping was around here, but how could I assume otherwise!

Maybe do a little experiment with the razor blade, steel wool, glass cleaner, lemon in some sort of combo and fart around with the compound/wax to finish.

I'll escalate to anything harsher if I really want to go nuts.

A buddy and I looked into picking up a small glass franchise and part of the services was glass buffing. Compounds are compounds (I think some sort of "something" oxide was mentioned), but I think the "pads" were actually pretty stiff. I imagine if you aren't steady you'll end up with some sort of "lens" effect.

All great input fella's...THANKS!

[Ken]

Uh......How do your wipers work with WAX on the glass????:eek::confused:Just like Rain-X, rarely have to use the wipers. I now use ICE detailer spray to get the bugs off the windshield too.

Ken

[my_rodder]

I have some professional water spot remover for GLASS, somewhere out in my garage, that I purchased from my local glass tint-er guy. I don't recall ever seeing it on the shelf at the auto parts store, so I don't know if it can be purchased at your everday parts store.
The last time I used it, it worked on 'hard water' spots, but took an aggressive effort on my part (much more than polishing wheels or waxing paint).
Some of these home remedies may work better, but you might want to consult some glass/auto glass/tinting 'experts'.

[SMOKE]

10-4...

Thanks!

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11017

The stuff works great :2thumbs:

[ctrlraven]

Whenever I've had junk on my windshield or windows that won't come off with a razor I end up just clay barring them. I've also used Ajax on past vehicles.

[SMOKE]

More great ideas...thanks!

That Griots product looks like the cats ass!!!

Thanks for getting the gears turning in my head guys!!

-JWM