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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I just washed my car yesterday and when I was cleaning off the sunroof, I noticed there were water spots on it. I was washing my car in the shade and I kept it wet, so I don't know if it occured then, or if the dealership was careless when they washed it. Either way, I'd like to get rid of them if possible. I read somewhere to use an acid rain remover. Is this correct? Also, which brand would ya'll recommend? Thanks!
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I found this stuff called spot x, it works great. You can get it here www.glass-restorer.com
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Or try vinegar and water mix. Then keep it waxed.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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+ microfiber cloth
vinegar and water is good too, but stinky
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wat works for me and nice and cheap is after you wash your sunroof dry off excess water and then use newspaper and dry off the rest it gets rid of all the spots and gives it a nice shine, old trick my grandpa taught me!
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Or try vinegar and water mix. Then keep it waxed.
If the spots didn't come off with washing your car then try this method. If this doesn't work then there's a good chance that the spots have etched into your glass. If that is the case, then there's not really much you can do besides replacethe glass.
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Originally Posted by PhotoKyle
Originally Posted by jethro_b
Or try vinegar and water mix. Then keep it waxed.
If the spots didn't come off with washing your car then try this method. If this doesn't work then there's a good chance that the spots have etched into your glass. If that is the case, then there's not really much you can do besides replacethe glass.
They do make polishing kits for windshield that may help before replacing it.
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I clay bared mine today, Took every spot off it and it looks brand spanking new!
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Originally Posted by Garage1217
I clay bared mine today, Took every spot off it and it looks brand spanking new!
Good to know. I love using claybar on my windshield.
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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I tried putting vinegar and clay bar. None of them worked. Then I found out from a friend that I can use cleaner wax! Just spray the window with water to soften up the water spots. Then dry it out with a microfiber. Get some cleaner wax and spread it all over the window. Wait 5 minutes. Then start wiping off the wax with the microfiber towel. Just repeat and you'll see the results.
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Sounds like it just covered them up. If vinegar didn't work the glass may be etched. Can you feel the spots with your fingernail?
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