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Old 01-27-2009, 03:13 PM
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my two passenger side windows have obnoxious water stains. I say water stains, because thats exactly what it looks like. It really is mineral deposits, and weak crap like vinegar wont remove it. Ive tried scrubbing it off with a soft enough abrasive sponge and some special remover. Ive tried rust removers, stove top cleaners, and a few other things. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 03:38 PM
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You can try using a clay bar.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:07 PM
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i find even more uses for claybar even before i get it!
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:19 PM
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Clay bar worked for the water spots on my window. I've also used stove-top cleaner.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:22 PM
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Are you sure it's on the outside? Sounds like a stupid question, but I get water spots on the inside of my windows all of the time after cleaning my car and rolling down the windows and whatnot.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:34 PM
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its definitely on the outside, as a matter of fact i removed my tints thinking it was in between the tint and the inside of the window. Now if i look on the right angle i can see its out the outside. Ill try a clay bar...if i can find where to buy it.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dingchavez65
its definitely on the outside, as a matter of fact i removed my tints thinking it was in between the tint and the inside of the window. Now if i look on the right angle i can see its out the outside. Ill try a clay bar...if i can find where to buy it.
Autozone, pep boys, basically any auto parts store will have clay bar kits.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 05:33 PM
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Clay bar would probably work. If not, you could try some very fine steel wool.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 07:19 PM
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nice, ill try it out. What do i apply it with? I need to scrub those bitches down hard so should i use a buffer or just work a pad with my hand?
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 09:41 PM
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steel wool with window cleaner. Just don't press to hard.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 09:49 PM
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Your only option is to sell the car and buy a new one
 
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Old 01-28-2009, 05:40 PM
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its crossed my mind pcola, and if the bar doesnt work ill take it to a glass shop and see what they can do
 
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Old 01-28-2009, 06:35 PM
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There was a thread not long ago about buffing scratches. I would about bet my life it would work, but I would use that as a last resort. For what it would cost you to have a glass shop do it, you could buy the kit yourself from Eastwood or something- for a fraction of the cost. I still think the clay bar or steel wool will get it done. It'll be interesting to see what works.
 
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