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    'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    I recently did a RV that had super hard water spots on it. A wool pad on Menzerna power gloss at 2500 RPM was hardly doing anything. I got a majority of them completely off but along the windows, doors and trim they are still really bad. Me getting in there by hand isn't going to work...Honestly I'm not willing to do it. I say I'm not willing to do it because I have already tried it and it takes a very long time and a lot of energy to do a very very small amount.

    Is there something I can use to take it off? Someone was telling me to use water spot remover that is used for glass but it has acid in it! I just laughed and shook my head.

    Thanks for any help!

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Water Spot remover is the chemical of choice here. after 20yrs in the Boat And RV appearance restoration business that is what we use!

    You need to make a choice here as to work Smarter or Harder!
    Randy Lowe
    Custom Detail Boat & RV detailing Salem, Oregon

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Hey bud, I'm waiting for the Optimum release of its foam block clay alternative.
    In the meantime, I'm considering the Nanoskin Autoscrub Medium Foam Pad just for this purpose.


    Don't forget there's a sale today http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...o-minimum.html
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    ....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Quote Originally Posted by Custom Detail View Post
    Water Spot remover is the chemical of choice here. after 20yrs in the Boat And RV appearance restoration business that is what we use!

    You need to make a choice here as to work Smarter or Harder!
    For glass?

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Definitely not the windshield.
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    Quote Originally Posted by glen e View Post
    ....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Ok anyone wanna pm me a link?

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Quote Originally Posted by ShineTimeDetail View Post
    Ok anyone wanna pm me a link?
    Google MX7

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    I used clr or my camper and it worked good. I havent used it on a car though.

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Quote Originally Posted by ken tuep View Post
    I used clr or my camper and it worked good. I havent used it on a car though.
    Clr didn't do anything.

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    Re: 'Hard' Water Spots on Fiberglass

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Google MX7
    -Since MX7's %, by weight, of HF acid is optional...

    -Couldn't the OP also take under consideration/(advisement):
    Meg's D140 Wheel Brightener...
    Whose %, by weight, of HF acid is controlled at 10-15%...

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