Glass Cleaning

2k2Xon20s · 05-26-2003, 09:40 AM

I need advice on glass cleaning. I've used a variety of cleaners but I can't get rid of what seems to be permanent water spots on my glass. Also that area outside of your wipers' range? Even after extensive detailing it is noticeable. It looks great dry but if I spray it with cleaner and wipe it again, I can see like "ghost spots." Hit me back if you what I mean or you can help.

05-26-2003, 03:20 PM

spray glass cleaner, and use a razor blade to take the water spots off. THEN if you want to you can wax your glass.

2k2Xon20s · 05-26-2003, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the info but it's like a film with spots, not like hard water spots. Is this from some sort of pollution or something? I actually have tried waxing but it created streaks even after thorough wax removal. Anyone else have this problem?

Larry Black · 05-26-2003, 11:56 PM

You got hard water spots. Try some vinegar.
Just watch getting it on your paint, as it will strip wax too.
I use a scrubbing pad just for windows. It is available at most parts stores and walmart auto section.

2k2Xon20s · 05-27-2003, 12:58 AM

Thanks Larry. I'll give the vinegar a shot tomorrow morning before my wax.

espie · 05-27-2003, 03:14 PM

my dad had some of that orange blast stuff and i used it and it dominated my waterspots, plus it smells like oranges. it was the concentrated bottle, but it came with a spray bottle and i mixed it with some water. worked great.

Kevinem · 06-19-2003, 02:51 PM

also try coca-cola if the vinegar doesn't work......it does wonders

03 SS · 06-19-2003, 04:34 PM

Use "0000" fine grain steel wool. First spray the window liberally & then scrub it with this. It will not scratch it but it will take off road grime build up that will not come off with cleaners. I was reading on one of my detailers that it removes hard water spots & such from windows but I cant remember which it was. Maybe FLITZ? At some automotive paint stores you can buy some kind of compound you put on there & remove with some kind of buffing wheel. Just some ideas. The only one I have done is the fine grain steel wool & it worked great for my front windshield:thumbup:

89s10customizer · 06-24-2003, 07:07 PM

I use the finest steel wool. But if you use the buffer all you need is the basic rubbing compound and glaze. I usually top it of with some type of window protector because when you buff it you scratch it allso.

05-26-2003, 09:40 AM	#1
2k2Xon20s without the 20's... Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Glass Cleaning I need advice on glass cleaning. I've used a variety of cleaners but I can't get rid of what seems to be permanent water spots on my glass. Also that area outside of your wipers' range? Even after extensive detailing it is noticeable. It looks great dry but if I spray it with cleaner and wipe it again, I can see like "ghost spots." Hit me back if you what I mean or you can help.
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05-26-2003, 03:20 PM	#2
ElektrickShoKK Posts: n/a Location: User is:	spray glass cleaner, and use a razor blade to take the water spots off. THEN if you want to you can wax your glass.
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05-26-2003, 11:50 PM	#3
2k2Xon20s without the 20's... Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Thanks for the info but it's like a film with spots, not like hard water spots. Is this from some sort of pollution or something? I actually have tried waxing but it created streaks even after thorough wax removal. Anyone else have this problem?
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05-26-2003, 11:56 PM	#4
Larry Black LEAD FOOT LARRY Age: 58 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 423 Location: Baton Rouge, LA User is: OffLine	You got hard water spots. Try some vinegar. Just watch getting it on your paint, as it will strip wax too. I use a scrubbing pad just for windows. It is available at most parts stores and walmart auto section.
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05-27-2003, 12:58 AM	#5
2k2Xon20s without the 20's... Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 504 Location: User is: OffLine	Thanks Larry. I'll give the vinegar a shot tomorrow morning before my wax.
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05-27-2003, 03:14 PM	#6
espie I'm on the paper chase. Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 112 Location: Huntsville, AL User is: OffLine	my dad had some of that orange blast stuff and i used it and it dominated my waterspots, plus it smells like oranges. it was the concentrated bottle, but it came with a spray bottle and i mixed it with some water. worked great.
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06-19-2003, 02:51 PM	#7
Kevinem Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4 Location: mARYLAND User is: OffLine	also try coca-cola if the vinegar doesn't work......it does wonders
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06-19-2003, 04:34 PM	#8
03 SS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,380 Location: User is: OffLine	Use "0000" fine grain steel wool. First spray the window liberally & then scrub it with this. It will not scratch it but it will take off road grime build up that will not come off with cleaners. I was reading on one of my detailers that it removes hard water spots & such from windows but I cant remember which it was. Maybe FLITZ? At some automotive paint stores you can buy some kind of compound you put on there & remove with some kind of buffing wheel. Just some ideas. The only one I have done is the fine grain steel wool & it worked great for my front windshield:thumbup:
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06-24-2003, 07:07 PM	#9
89s10customizer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	I use the finest steel wool. But if you use the buffer all you need is the basic rubbing compound and glaze. I usually top it of with some type of window protector because when you buff it you scratch it allso.
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