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FLYNNZL1 · 08-17-2009, 07:45 PM

How do you get hard water spots of your windows?

RyanG · 08-17-2009, 07:56 PM

I had bad water spots on my 98 Trans Am T-Tops. Used a few products but found the Zaino stuff got rid of them: Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish

The Zaino has some abrasives that do a good job removing the hard water spots from glass. After that I clean it with RainX 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner with Rain Repellent

I find this combo has works well.

I only use the Zaino to remove spots and use the RainX for general cleaning.

drtwo · 08-17-2009, 09:02 PM

use 1/2 vinegar,1/2 water and a dab of dish soap. Been using it for a decade on my boat.

2032Ceta · 08-17-2009, 09:04 PM

Zaino glass polish is the only thin I could get to work. The vinegar and water trick didn't work.

GrnMchin · 08-17-2009, 09:07 PM

Rubbing compound and little elbow grease. I use my buffer, just be careful around any of the cars paint, rubber or hard plastic.

rez14usn · 08-17-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtwo

use 1/2 vinegar,1/2 water and a dab of dish soap. Been using it for a decade on my boat.

Yes this works great as I have used it on my boat as well!!! However, do NOT get this solution on the paint.... you will begin to strip the wax!

badkarma · 08-18-2009, 07:20 AM

Was going to a car show last saturday, already had it washed and dried. I missed some spots and couldn't find any glass cleaning products anywhere in the house.

Didn't wanna use detailing spray cause I was running out. Came across some Mr Clean magic erasers.....I said hmmm couldn't hurt to try. Ok, you want your windows clean? Try these things.

LadiesMan217 · 08-18-2009, 02:45 PM

Don't laugh, but newspaper. Vinegar and water (like mentioned above)...and then wipe off with newspaper.

rmnc3r · 02-12-2010, 12:00 PM

I recently tried Turtle Wax on my Truck's Shell Windows. It made the water spots
go away, but I haven't had a chance to check to see if it endures since its been raining and I keep the truck covered when not in use. I wonder if the solvent in
the wax dissolved the minerals or just masked them...?
more, later...

RixRad

TJ91 · 02-12-2010, 02:35 PM

specifically the toronto star witht the sex scandal front page, works great, gets all kind of dirty stuff off

08-17-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	How do you get hard water spots of your windows? How do you get hard water spots of your windows? __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

08-17-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	use 1/2 vinegar,1/2 water and a dab of dish soap. Been using it for a decade on my boat. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

08-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Rubbing compound and little elbow grease. I use my buffer, just be careful around any of the cars paint, rubber or hard plastic. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

08-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Don't laugh, but newspaper. Vinegar and water (like mentioned above)...and then wipe off with newspaper. __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

02-12-2010, 02:35 PM	#10
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	specifically the toronto star witht the sex scandal front page, works great, gets all kind of dirty stuff off __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

08-17-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
RyanG Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 80	I had bad water spots on my 98 Trans Am T-Tops. Used a few products but found the Zaino stuff got rid of them: Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish The Zaino has some abrasives that do a good job removing the hard water spots from glass. After that I clean it with RainX 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner with Rain Repellent I find this combo has works well. I only use the Zaino to remove spots and use the RainX for general cleaning.

08-17-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
2032Ceta Drives: 2010 Camaro/2009 Nissan Rogue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 89	Zaino glass polish is the only thin I could get to work. The vinegar and water trick didn't work.

08-18-2009, 07:20 AM	#7
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	Was going to a car show last saturday, already had it washed and dried. I missed some spots and couldn't find any glass cleaning products anywhere in the house. Didn't wanna use detailing spray cause I was running out. Came across some Mr Clean magic erasers.....I said hmmm couldn't hurt to try. Ok, you want your windows clean? Try these things.

02-12-2010, 12:00 PM	#9
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	I recently tried Turtle Wax on my Truck's Shell Windows. It made the water spots go away, but I haven't had a chance to check to see if it endures since its been raining and I keep the truck covered when not in use. I wonder if the solvent in the wax dissolved the minerals or just masked them...? more, later... RixRad

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