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RnRKimaro · 01-02-2011, 03:50 PM

Before I bring my camaro to the dealer I wanted to ask if anyone has any advice for getting a zillion tiny water looking type spots off all of my windows. I tried a few things to remove it and nothing is helping. It actually looks like it is inside the glass itself. Makes night driving very difficult. I appreciate any advice in removing and I hope it's not in the glass itself!
Thanks,
~K~

midnighter · 01-02-2011, 03:58 PM

If the spotting is indeed on the outer surface, I have removed spots by spraying the glass with glass cleaner or dish soap water. You need to keep the surface of the glass wet with either of these cleaners and use #0000 steel wool to rub the glass as this takes off anything stuck to the glass without scratching it. Do not rub the car's paint, rubber trims along the windows, nor any mirrors with the steel wool for it will scratch them. Only use the steel wool on the outside of your windows. This works good on chrome plated steel bumpers and chrome plated steel wheels. Don't use on chrome plated aluminum wheels, they scratch.

Russell James · 01-02-2011, 06:50 PM

Sometimes water spots on glass that won't wash off can be from acid rain. A clay bar and the clay lube can do a good job of removing it if it is acid rain spotting.

I lived in New Jersey for a couple years a while ago and remember fixing several cars using a clay bar with bad acid rain etching on the glass.

DangerZL1 · 01-03-2011, 10:16 AM

You can also use a glass polish to remove the spots and any surface contaminants. I would shy away from 0000 steel wool and use polish instead. The polish I use reminds me of Brasso and it is probably simlilar. I've found that a variety of different waxes used on the top of the car can wash down and get on the car glass, especially the front and rear windows, causing spotting and wiper chatter. The polish eliminates the problem with a little effort.

KKJ · 01-03-2011, 06:30 PM

Try vinegar

RnRKimaro · 01-04-2011, 07:09 PM

Thanks everyone!!!

2011ss/rs · 01-08-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RnRKimaro

Before I bring my camaro to the dealer I wanted to ask if anyone has any advice for getting a zillion tiny water looking type spots off all of my windows. I tried a few things to remove it and nothing is helping. It actually looks like it is inside the glass itself. Makes night driving very difficult. I appreciate any advice in removing and I hope it's not in the glass itself!
Thanks,
~K~

I am having the same isues on my cars also I tried the vinegar and it did work on some but not all and I am still searching for the cure myself.
Good luck

SSLarry · 01-08-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011ss/rs

I am having the same isues on my cars also I tried the vinegar and it did work on some but not all and I am still searching for the cure myself.
Good luck

If its on the glass, then its on the paint. If not removed within an hour of the rainfall ( or sprinkler spray, or whatever caused it), it will begin to etch the finish. A good coat of wax will help resist.

GATORJAK · 01-08-2011, 09:28 AM

CLAY BAR!

rydahog · 01-08-2011, 09:32 AM

bon ami...and a semi soft brush..lots or water flowing

Icefsh · 01-08-2011, 04:39 PM

Wifes sunroof always had water spots. Used all types of glass cleaner but on luck. Detailed her suv and used clay bar on it and I was surprised by no more water spots.

TJ91 · 01-08-2011, 04:47 PM

vinegar works well. Hope it works out. Keep us posted

se7en · 01-08-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KKJ

Try vinegar

2011ss/rs · 01-09-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

If its on the glass, then its on the paint. If not removed within an hour of the rainfall ( or sprinkler spray, or whatever caused it), it will begin to etch the finish. A good coat of wax will help resist.

Thanks I will give it a try

01-02-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
RnRKimaro Hell's Belle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, 04 C5 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 65	help w/ spotting on all windows Before I bring my camaro to the dealer I wanted to ask if anyone has any advice for getting a zillion tiny water looking type spots off all of my windows. I tried a few things to remove it and nothing is helping. It actually looks like it is inside the glass itself. Makes night driving very difficult. I appreciate any advice in removing and I hope it's not in the glass itself! Thanks, ~K~

01-03-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
KKJ Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 60	Try vinegar __________________

01-08-2011, 09:28 AM	#9
GATORJAK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 507 View My Garage	CLAY BAR! __________________

01-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#12
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	vinegar works well. Hope it works out. Keep us posted __________________ 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

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01-02-2011, 03:58 PM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	If the spotting is indeed on the outer surface, I have removed spots by spraying the glass with glass cleaner or dish soap water. You need to keep the surface of the glass wet with either of these cleaners and use #0000 steel wool to rub the glass as this takes off anything stuck to the glass without scratching it. Do not rub the car's paint, rubber trims along the windows, nor any mirrors with the steel wool for it will scratch them. Only use the steel wool on the outside of your windows. This works good on chrome plated steel bumpers and chrome plated steel wheels. Don't use on chrome plated aluminum wheels, they scratch.

01-02-2011, 06:50 PM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Sometimes water spots on glass that won't wash off can be from acid rain. A clay bar and the clay lube can do a good job of removing it if it is acid rain spotting. I lived in New Jersey for a couple years a while ago and remember fixing several cars using a clay bar with bad acid rain etching on the glass.

01-03-2011, 10:16 AM	#4
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	You can also use a glass polish to remove the spots and any surface contaminants. I would shy away from 0000 steel wool and use polish instead. The polish I use reminds me of Brasso and it is probably simlilar. I've found that a variety of different waxes used on the top of the car can wash down and get on the car glass, especially the front and rear windows, causing spotting and wiper chatter. The polish eliminates the problem with a little effort.

01-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#6
RnRKimaro Hell's Belle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, 04 C5 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 65	Thanks everyone!!!

01-08-2011, 09:32 AM	#10
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	bon ami...and a semi soft brush..lots or water flowing

01-08-2011, 04:39 PM	#11
Icefsh Drives: CGM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Littleton, CO. Posts: 195	Wifes sunroof always had water spots. Used all types of glass cleaner but on luck. Detailed her suv and used clay bar on it and I was surprised by no more water spots.