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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:43 AM
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Hey wanted to know if anyone knows or knows of a product to get rid of water sports on glass. My xB has water spots on the outside mirrors and on the front windshield. the front windshield ones are very tiny and can only see them when the sun hits ths glass. Let me know! Thanks!
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windex and a razor blade.
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One product you can try is Stoner Glass Cleaner (I think thats the right name). I've also heard of people using a mixture of vinegar and water. Never tried that tho.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Was glass with a nice dish detergent, rinse clean wipe dry with newspaper, add RainX.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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I've always had a hard time getting good results from glass cleaners on auto glass. Last year, I bought a bottle of Eagle One 20/20 glass cleaner from an Advanced Auto store. It is hands-down the best cleaner I've ever used on a car.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Stonetr Invisible Glass, Works freaking awesome, and I am very **** about being clean....
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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A hot Coke usually does the trick for me... Poor some on a terry cloth and rub on the mirror or windshield the wash clean.. Just make sure not to get any on the body paint... L8R....
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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coke works for me too... it also works for bugs and tar as well... you use it on paint but not in the sun... like mr lavalava said put it on a terry towel and wipe the front lip of your hood and bumper... works good for me... after i do that i chase it with bug and tar remover... the coke breaks the bugs and tar down.
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Originally Posted by SXT_HuntToKill
coke works for me too... it also works for bugs and tar as well... you use it on paint but not in the sun... like mr lavalava said put it on a terry towel and wipe the front lip of your hood and bumper... works good for me... after i do that i chase it with bug and tar remover... the coke breaks the bugs and tar down.
They tested it on Mythbusters. It polished chrome better than chrome cleaner. Didn't know about glass. I'll try that.
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Use a very fine still wool and windex. That's what the detailer guys at work are using.
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They tested it on Mythbusters. It polished chrome better than chrome cleaner. Didn't know about glass. I'll try that.
It'll polish old coins real well too. I've been drinking Coke for 38 years. Imagine the abuse my stomach has had!
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Originally Posted by Joehnn
Originally Posted by SXT_HuntToKill
coke works for me too... it also works for bugs and tar as well... you use it on paint but not in the sun... like mr lavalava said put it on a terry towel and wipe the front lip of your hood and bumper... works good for me... after i do that i chase it with bug and tar remover... the coke breaks the bugs and tar down.
They tested it on Mythbusters. It polished chrome better than chrome cleaner. Didn't know about glass. I'll try that.
it was coke and aluminium foil to clean chrome...
coke or pepsi will work on bugs/tar/grease... just dont do it in the sunlight and wash the area right away...
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thanks for the options. i havent done it yet but maybe going to try the dish soap, vineger (service guy at toyota told me this one also), or maybe the still wool and the glass cleaner I use. But if anyone has actually done this and maybe could show me some pics it would be great!. Thanks again!
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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Brillo.

Step 1

Wash your windows first with brillo before washing the rest of car. This will remove any Brillo soap from car. (you will need to re-wax if you dont rinse well you will get spots on paint). This will remove all road film from your windows. I will be like a new window.

Step 2

Rain X the Crap out of it.

Step 3

Get a good Squeegee, use it in the mornings with the dew.
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:03 AM
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I use a can spray cleaner for glass called sprayway you can buy it at costco 4 cans 4 under 10 dollars that is what glasspro in phoenix recomends it works well to take off hard water spots
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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[/quote]It'll [coke] polish old coins real well too. I've been drinking Coke for 38 years. Imagine the abuse my stomach has had! [/quote]

No abuse to stomach. The acid in your stomach is far stronger than any chemical (natural or artificial) found in coke.
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plus your stomach creates a mucas (sp?) layer to keep things from eating through....

but thats for another thread....
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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diamond magic just be sure you use lots of water it can scratch the glass if you're not careful
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Zaino has a great glass cleaner. I believe the number was Z-12. It is a mild abrasive that is made for removing water spots, used for glass only.
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffguynyc
One product you can try is Stoner Glass Cleaner (I think thats the right name). I've also heard of people using a mixture of vinegar and water. Never tried that tho.
yep stoner glass tuff..wow never knew it was so excellent, safe for tint too! gets those pesky spots off with just paper towels and spray! got sum at HIN miami, and it was gooooooood



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