Window acid rain

[mhb1638]

So my windows have bad spotting from what I believe is acid rain....anyone have a trick to remove them? I recall years ago using wax and a 0000 fine wool ....just wondering if any have better ideas.

 

[WilliamS]

0000 steel wool works amazing, as well you can clay bar them. It its hard water take a towel or rag and soak it with vinegar and rub that in. Any if not all of those 3 things will remove hard water stains pretty quickly.

 

[McBroom]

They also make a hard water spot remover. I can’t remember what brand it is though.


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[McBroom]

CLR???


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[WilliamS]

CLR???


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CLR is dangerous as it will eat paint and the rubbers around the windows. It can be used but with great caution.

 

[McBroom]

CLR is dangerous as it will eat paint and the rubbers around the windows. It can be used but with great caution.

Wasn’t sure if could be or not. I ain’t ever used on automotive anything.
I wonder if a quality headlight restore kit would work??? Hmmm???


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[WilliamS]

Wasn’t sure if could be or not. I ain’t ever used on automotive anything.
I wonder if a quality headlight restore kit would work??? Hmmm???


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Just use the easy stuff, no need to reinvent the wheel. Vinegar is my go to for hard stains, 0000 steel wool or clay bar is my backup.

 

[Kinetic]

Clay them then polish them, just as you would the paint. If they are still there then you can use white vinegar. If that doesn't work step up to a dedicated glass polish.

It's more likely ground water or sprinkler water causing it.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I spend all last weekend claying my windows, then trying vinegar and finally metal polish. The clay worked great on all windows but the back window. For the life of me I can’t get the spots out. Should I soak a rag in vinegar and let it sit on the glass? Would a scotch bright pad do the same as steel wool? Sorry for the Questions on questions but it’s been driving me nuts. I have 5% tint over the factory 20% so the water stains are very noticeable

 

[icetraxx]

https://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-nu-glass.html I have used this stuff for years. I have not found anything easier to polish waterspots off of windows with. It is a little chalky on the residue side and does take a little elbow greese. Once you are done it will shed water like rainx. For upkeep I just use the the glass cleaner + rainx spray by rainx. I've even used this stuff to polish scuffs out of a sapphire crystal wrist watch glass.

 

[BTD07]

Vinegar has always worked for me

 

[AdamsPolishes]

Clay them then polish them, just as you would the paint. If they are still there then you can use white vinegar. If that doesn't work step up to a dedicated glass polish.

It's more likely ground water or sprinkler water causing it.

I agree use a machine polisher on them like you would your paint.

 

[mperryz24]

RainX does a great job. Also you can use chrome polish!

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I agree use a machine polisher on them like you would your paint.

You were right @AdamsPolishes the machine removed my water spots permanently.

 

[Pana]

I hope this finds you well and in time but I swear by this product: PRO CLEAN PROFESSIONAL GLASS RESTORER by Glasweld.

I do detailing for a side gig here in Hawaii so I deal with a lot of salt water build up on mirrors/windshields aside from the body. I've tried many compounds/pads/polisher combinations and this BY FAR is the fastest and most effective.

The application process:

Put about a half dollar size amount of the product on fine steel wool (0000). Scrub the window until it starts to haze over. Once dry/hazed I like to spray some Stone Glass Cleaner to remove the product. Finally, I top it off with glass sealant for a layer of protection.

 

[craigsez]

I remember my dad back in the day would use coke from a bottle and instead of rags he used your basic news paper and wipe clean..

Been meaning to tey it on my 18 wheeler but ended up with a good wash,dry,0000 steel wool and chem guys wax....My windshield look good,even saw things i i didnt remember..lol

 

[craigsez]

RainX does a great job. Also you can use chrome polish!

Hate that stuff....

I used to use it on my 18 wheeler....Smeared like crazy when i got outta the warm south and back into canada with the crap they spray on the roads come winter.....

Plus it seemed to leave almost like a wear track in my windshield..

Nope for me its a good clean n wax..