How necessary is rain, really?

xxxtreme_stenner · 03-10-2005, 02:58 AM

okay, on my back windshield i have been cursed with the dreaded WATER STAINS!!!!! does anyone have any idea how to get this crap off?
I use glass cleaner in an aerosol can by a company called STONER. it works really, really well on windows, mirrors, etc. but if you have a case of 'rain stain' as i do it does'nt help that. Also, i've found that Zymol wax and polish is by far the best i've used. It's slightly more expensive than others (Ferrari owners and such swear by it) yet you can find it anywhere. wal mart, autozone, etc.

***sdime98*** · 03-10-2005, 09:22 AM

i've tried rubbing compound beforeo on the bckglass of my dad's fullsize, its worked before...but i don't know how good it works for everyone....his lil spots weren't that bad

Rhotpursuit · 03-10-2005, 09:58 AM

Go to a good glass shop and get a tub of cirium oxide. It's a pink powder that is an abrasive. Get a damp wax applicator, dip it in the powder, and apply just like wax. rinse it off. If the water still beads, do it again. It may take several trys but it will work. I used to install windows on the side and this stuff worked great for removing scratches. "No Touch" makes a product for this also but it doesn't work as well.

s10n20s · 03-10-2005, 10:00 AM

zymol is the shit but its expensive

Waynestowels · 03-10-2005, 11:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by xxxtreme_stenner

okay, on my back windshield i have been cursed with the dreaded WATER STAINS!!!!! does anyone have any idea how to get this crap off?
I use glass cleaner in an aerosol can by a company called STONER. it works really, really well on windows, mirrors, etc. but if you have a case of 'rain stain' as i do it does'nt help that. Also, i've found that Zymol wax and polish is by far the best i've used. It's slightly more expensive than others (Ferrari owners and such swear by it) yet you can find it anywhere. wal mart, autozone, etc.

First, clay the glass, then-

Try white distilled vinegar to remove the rainspots.
You can also try mineral spirits to remove it if the vinegar does not work.

Zymol that is found in Wal-Mart, etc is made by Turtle Wax

Have you had a chance to try any of the high end protectants such as Einszett, Klasse or Zaino?(I think you would really be amazed at the difference)

xxxtreme_stenner · 03-10-2005, 07:54 PM

i have not tried those nor have i heard of them. where can i pick em up? i'd love to try em.

xxxtreme_stenner · 03-10-2005, 07:56 PM

i have tried the different vinegar methods and they did'nt work. but the cirium oxide i have heard great things about but am having trouble finding somewhere to get it at the moment.

jugglafaygo · 03-10-2005, 09:45 PM

its all about the NANO-WAX

Waynestowels · 03-10-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xxxtreme_stenner

i have not tried those nor have i heard of them. where can i pick em up? i'd love to try em.

A lot of online places carry Klasse,

for Zaino-
http://www.zainostore.com/

For Einszett (Imported from Germany)
http://waynestowels.com/

noma97 · 03-10-2005, 11:16 PM

i always have those damn rain stains on my windows
what i am more concerned about is there is like a dirty film on my windshield from where the wipers never touch near the top and sides. will the cirium oxide take this off too or is there something else that works better for this?
thanks

Rhotpursuit · 03-10-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by noma97

i always have those damn rain stains on my windows
what i am more concerned about is there is like a dirty film on my windshield from where the wipers never touch near the top and sides. will the cirium oxide take this off too or is there something else that works better for this?
thanks

Yes it will...I use it every few months. It takes off all the crap. Do yourself a favor and apply it by hand. It will also remove scratches...within reason..

dropped1 · 03-10-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

Go to a good glass shop and get a tub of cirium oxide. It's a pink powder that is an abrasive. Get a damp wax applicator, dip it in the powder, and apply just like wax. rinse it off. If the water still beads, do it again. It may take several trys but it will work. I used to install windows on the side and this stuff worked great for removing scratches. "No Touch" makes a product for this also but it doesn't work as well.

Would this stuff remove a scratch froma wiper blade? I def need some of this...

Rhotpursuit · 03-11-2005, 02:06 AM

As long as the scratch isn't to severe. If you get the cirium oxide at a glass shop they should also have a hard felt wheel for applying it. It chucks up in a drill and is about2" tall and 2" across. However...a light touch is needed as it can make things worse...too much is not always a good thing.

Got-20z · 03-11-2005, 02:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10n20s

zymol is the shit but its expensive

i agree

dropped1 · 03-11-2005, 04:13 PM

F*ck Zymol, wheres the zaino at ?

03-10-2005, 02:58 AM	#1
xxxtreme_stenner Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 119 Location: 'northshore' , LA User is: OffLine	How necessary is rain, really? okay, on my back windshield i have been cursed with the dreaded WATER STAINS!!!!! does anyone have any idea how to get this crap off? I use glass cleaner in an aerosol can by a company called STONER. it works really, really well on windows, mirrors, etc. but if you have a case of 'rain stain' as i do it does'nt help that. Also, i've found that Zymol wax and polish is by far the best i've used. It's slightly more expensive than others (Ferrari owners and such swear by it) yet you can find it anywhere. wal mart, autozone, etc.
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03-10-2005, 09:22 AM	#2
*sdime98* slowly, but surely. Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 49,347 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? i've tried rubbing compound beforeo on the bckglass of my dad's fullsize, its worked before...but i don't know how good it works for everyone....his lil spots weren't that bad
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Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Go to a good glass shop and get a tub of cirium oxide. It's a pink powder that is an abrasive. Get a damp wax applicator, dip it in the powder, and apply just like wax. rinse it off. If the water still beads, do it again. It may take several trys but it will work. I used to install windows on the side and this stuff worked great for removing scratches. "No Touch" makes a product for this also but it doesn't work as well.
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03-10-2005, 10:00 AM	#4
s10n20s I want one \/ Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,300 Location: trucks in fl, im in va User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? zymol is the shit but its expensive
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03-10-2005, 11:03 AM	#5
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Quote: Originally Posted by xxxtreme_stenner okay, on my back windshield i have been cursed with the dreaded WATER STAINS!!!!! does anyone have any idea how to get this crap off? I use glass cleaner in an aerosol can by a company called STONER. it works really, really well on windows, mirrors, etc. but if you have a case of 'rain stain' as i do it does'nt help that. Also, i've found that Zymol wax and polish is by far the best i've used. It's slightly more expensive than others (Ferrari owners and such swear by it) yet you can find it anywhere. wal mart, autozone, etc. First, clay the glass, then- Try white distilled vinegar to remove the rainspots. You can also try mineral spirits to remove it if the vinegar does not work. Zymol that is found in Wal-Mart, etc is made by Turtle Wax Have you had a chance to try any of the high end protectants such as Einszett, Klasse or Zaino?(I think you would really be amazed at the difference)
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03-10-2005, 07:54 PM	#6
xxxtreme_stenner Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 119 Location: 'northshore' , LA User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? i have not tried those nor have i heard of them. where can i pick em up? i'd love to try em.
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03-10-2005, 07:56 PM	#7
xxxtreme_stenner Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 119 Location: 'northshore' , LA User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? i have tried the different vinegar methods and they did'nt work. but the cirium oxide i have heard great things about but am having trouble finding somewhere to get it at the moment.
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03-10-2005, 09:45 PM	#8
jugglafaygo Low Clearance Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Location: michigan User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? its all about the NANO-WAX
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03-10-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Quote: Originally Posted by xxxtreme_stenner i have not tried those nor have i heard of them. where can i pick em up? i'd love to try em. A lot of online places carry Klasse, for Zaino- http://www.zainostore.com/ For Einszett (Imported from Germany) http://waynestowels.com/
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03-10-2005, 11:16 PM	#10
noma97 I <3 Primer Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 886 Location: Coshocton,OH User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? i always have those damn rain stains on my windows what i am more concerned about is there is like a dirty film on my windshield from where the wipers never touch near the top and sides. will the cirium oxide take this off too or is there something else that works better for this? thanks
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03-10-2005, 11:19 PM	#11
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Quote: Originally Posted by noma97 i always have those damn rain stains on my windows what i am more concerned about is there is like a dirty film on my windshield from where the wipers never touch near the top and sides. will the cirium oxide take this off too or is there something else that works better for this? thanks Yes it will...I use it every few months. It takes off all the crap. Do yourself a favor and apply it by hand. It will also remove scratches...within reason..
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03-10-2005, 11:19 PM	#12
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit Go to a good glass shop and get a tub of cirium oxide. It's a pink powder that is an abrasive. Get a damp wax applicator, dip it in the powder, and apply just like wax. rinse it off. If the water still beads, do it again. It may take several trys but it will work. I used to install windows on the side and this stuff worked great for removing scratches. "No Touch" makes a product for this also but it doesn't work as well. Would this stuff remove a scratch froma wiper blade? I def need some of this...
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03-11-2005, 02:06 AM	#13
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? As long as the scratch isn't to severe. If you get the cirium oxide at a glass shop they should also have a hard felt wheel for applying it. It chucks up in a drill and is about2" tall and 2" across. However...a light touch is needed as it can make things worse...too much is not always a good thing.
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03-11-2005, 02:10 AM	#14
Got-20z has committed suicide! Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,945 Location: North East, Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? Quote: Originally Posted by s10n20s zymol is the shit but its expensive i agree
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03-11-2005, 04:13 PM	#15
dropped1 bagged1 Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,214 Location: Yokosuka, Japan User is: OffLine	Re: How necessary is rain, really? F*ck Zymol, wheres the zaino at ?
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