autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15
  1. #1
    Newbie Member Rat007's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Salem, IN
    Posts
    28
    Post Thanks / Like

    Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    I tried to search on here for info to get water spots on windows off but cant seem to answer what I need. I have cleaned and waxed till im blue in the face and I cant get the water spots off of them. Its only on my back window on a 08 dodge ram mega cab. Thanks for all the help.
    Shaun

  2. #2
    Super Member O.C.Detailing's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    New Port Richey, FL
    Posts
    740
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    Use a machine and a heavy polish or compound to remove the water spots. I use M105 on either an orange or yellow 6.5" LC CCS pad.

    Here are the results I achieve with this combo:

    yaatraphotography@gmail.com
    O.C.Detailing - New Port Richey, FL. - http://www.facebook.com/ocdetailingraleigh
    (434)851-1313

  3. #3
    Super Member Shane731's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Madison, AL
    Posts
    3,498
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    Try Meguiar's #4 Heavy-Cut Cleaner with a terry cloth applicator (terry cloth will give you extra bite versus a foam pad). It has special abrasives that will help you remove the water spots. M04 is actually designed for use with a rotary on heavily oxidized surfaces, but its abrasives suit it well for heavy duty glass cleaning. I have used it a couple of times with great success. Autogeek also has DP High Performance Glass Restorer, and probably other similar products as well, but I haven't used them so I can't comment on them. All I know is that M04 has worked for me.
    Shane
    2021 Honda Civic Hatchback EX Lunar Silver

  4. #4
    Regular Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    112
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    I had tried many other solutions as well on hard water spots / etchings on glass and the only thing that worked was Ultimate Compound (becasue it's the most abrasive I have) with my PC XP on about 5 - 6 speed setting. I used an orange pad but will try the terry next time. Wish I had thought of that.

  5. #5
    Super Member Shane731's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Madison, AL
    Posts
    3,498
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    Quote Originally Posted by trencher7 View Post
    I had tried many other solutions as well on hard water spots / etchings on glass and the only thing that worked was Ultimate Compound (becasue it's the most abrasive I have) with my PC XP on about 5 - 6 speed setting. I used an orange pad but will try the terry next time. Wish I had thought of that.
    Just to clarify, I used M04 by hand with a terry cloth applicator pad.
    Shane
    2021 Honda Civic Hatchback EX Lunar Silver

  6. #6
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    1,308
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    The Diamondite Glass Cleaning System worked very well for me.

  7. #7
    Super Member A4 1.8tqm's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Edmonds, Wa.
    Posts
    1,932
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    I've had great results with Glass Science Glass Scrub used with a drill and the foam pad from 3M Headlight kit. It say not to use the product dry, but it if you use too much water it will lather up like soap so you just have to find a balance.

    These pics are
    1-Before
    2-Results after following directions on the bottle
    3-50/50 results with 3M foam pad on drill
    4-After

    1-

    2-

    3-

    4-

  8. #8
    Super Member Rsurfer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    14,095
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    Quote Originally Posted by O.C.Detailing View Post
    Use a machine and a heavy polish or compound to remove the water spots. I use M105 on either an orange or yellow 6.5" LC CCS pad.

    Here are the results I achieve with this combo:

    Adam, have you inspected the glass in all lighting conditions and angles to be sure that 105 did not leave any micro scratches? Been a little hesitant to use a non-diminishing compound on glass. Thanks.

  9. #9
    Junior Member mr.haributo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    95035
    Posts
    42
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.


  10. #10
    Newbie Member Sgt_Howl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Parker, CO
    Posts
    2
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need some advice on water spots on windows.

    I use vinegar to remove hard water spots from glass. Works best to use newspaper with the vinegar (the ink acts as a mild abrasive).

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. water spots on windows
    By HiredDriver in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 07-19-2017, 12:01 PM
  2. Water spots on windows
    By jeffs detailing in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 06-08-2013, 08:56 AM
  3. Water Spots on Plastic Windows
    By RcAutoDetailing in forum Tricks, Tips and Techniques
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-05-2011, 06:55 AM
  4. Help for Water Spots on Windows
    By Gary Sword in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 07-27-2007, 11:38 AM
  5. water spots etched into windows
    By Jay Laub in forum Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 06-15-2007, 01:18 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» April 2024

S M T W T F S
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 1234