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Old 10-01-2005, 07:08 PM
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Its all over my glass top. Please help
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Old 10-01-2005, 07:22 PM
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vinegar/water solution and newspaper? What is that stuff?
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Old 10-01-2005, 07:26 PM
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they are water marks. I used windex and the s.o.b wont come off.
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Old 10-01-2005, 07:44 PM
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read the directions on a bottle of ammonia; dilluted it works well as a water stain remover

vinegar water works well too; stinks tho
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I guess you washed your car under the sun aye? That's what happens when you don't dry it right away. I suggest go with Mik's advise.
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I think you should come see me and buy a new one... ...or you could use the above directions cause that will work too. But I recommend trading it in for one without spots
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yeah trade in and upgreade w/ supercharger lol
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Go get yourself the Mr. Clean autowash system. Your water spots will be gone forever -- if you use it right.
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come to cali. the water is sooo hard you cant not have water wpots all over. on the paint is why it sucks
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
come to cali. the water is sooo hard you cant not have water wpots all over. on the paint is why it sucks
that is soo true. It is so hard to wash a car here without water spots. I tried the mr clean thing and it doesnt work that well for me. Even when i blasted my side mirrors with filtered water it still spotted. I dont even wash my car anymore. Just a quick detail every other day. Unless its really bad ill wash it
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Originally Posted by ptmccain
Go get yourself the Mr. Clean autowash system. Your water spots will be gone forever -- if you use it right.
Does it really work?
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Old 10-02-2005, 07:01 PM
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Yes, the Mr. Clean autowash system works just as advertised. The people who say it doesn't "work" for them are not using it correctly or properly. All you have to do is followt he instructions and make sure you cover every surface with the ionized water. It works great. You can read more about it on other threads here. Don't listen to the people who say, "it doesn't work for me" ... or....realize that the "for me" in that comment simply means they aren't using it properly. Particularly the one guy here who just told he doesn't even wash his car anymore....duh!
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Never heard of the vinegar or ammonia suggestions before, have to try those out.. But, if you don't try those, a good buff job will take them out. Also if you ever get some on your windows, as well.
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yes the mr. clean WORKS! i used it nearly every weekend (it's been raining in the middle ofthe week for like 4 weeks straight lol)
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Mr. Clean works pretty decent but only if you're washing your car late in the day when there is not that much sunshine. I still like to dry my car with a microfiber towel after using Mr. Clean though just in case.
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get some invisible glass and go to town. follow the directions on the back and you're golden.
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i usually wash my car first thing on a saturday morning at like 8am, cuz any later i have no shade around me at all! i started clay barring in the shade, but the sun came around and i had to finish up w/ waxing in the bright sun, what a PITA!
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You do NOT have to wipe your car with anything after using the Mr. Clean system....geesh....
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Originally Posted by ptmccain
You do NOT have to wipe your car with anything after using the Mr. Clean system....geesh....
I tried it but it left a funky film all over the paint that a good waxing removed. I suppose it might work for some people, but I prefer the soft brush, car soap,rinse and cali. water blade followed by a pre-moistened then rung out micro-fiber towel. My way may take a bit longer but it also gives you a GOOD look at your paint up close and you get to see if you need any touch ups. Also NO funky residue.
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