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instrument_guy 02-27-2019 05:41 PM
Water spot removal from glass
 
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Hi guys, thought I'd pass this along; I've been working through some appearance issues with my new-to-me 2016 BRZ. Paint correction and polishing is done, todays task is addressing the water spots on the back window:

1. Clay bared window to remove any surface contaminants

2. Hand applied some Allens cleaning vinegar; spots still there

3. Hand applied (x2) some Chemical Guys Water Spot Rx; minimized the bigger spots but spot outlines still remained.

4. Broke out the DA, orange pad and some Meguiars Scratch X 2.0 i had laying around in my detailing cabinet; Success!! Worked great, spots are history:)

LimitedSlip 02-27-2019 05:46 PM
DA?

instrument_guy 02-27-2019 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LimitedSlip (Post 3190349)
DA?
Dual Action polisher. Adams Mini Swirl killer

HKz 02-27-2019 06:40 PM
now your final result pics need more clarity ^^

humfrz 02-27-2019 09:16 PM
So, you ground off the water spots - good job!


:thumbsup:


humfrz

Gunman 02-27-2019 10:45 PM
I've had good luck with the Zaino glass polish.
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-12.html

StraightOuttaCanadaEh 02-28-2019 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by instrument_guy (Post 3190366)
Dual Action polisher. Adams Mini Swirl killer
is it like an electric tool?

instrument_guy 02-28-2019 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 3190475)
I've had good luck with the Zaino glass polish.
http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-12.html
Thanks for the link, will have to try some next time.

instrument_guy 02-28-2019 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh (Post 3190610)
is it like an electric tool?
It is:) check out the link below, the mini is really handy for polishing small areas like windshield pillars, spoilers, around the fender vents, etc. I actually use it quite a bit more than I thought I would when I bought it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=iwSD1b0IV3A

Irace86.2.0 02-28-2019 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh (Post 3190610)
is it like an electric tool?
It can be pneumatic, wired, battery or powered by a hamster wheel.

Irace86.2.0 02-28-2019 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by instrument_guy (Post 3190347)
Hi guys, thought I'd pass this along; I've been working through some appearance issues with my new-to-me 2016 BRZ. Paint correction and polishing is done, todays task is addressing the water spots on the back window:

1. Clay bared window to remove any surface contaminants

2. Hand applied some Allens cleaning vinegar; spots still there

3. Hand applied (x2) some Chemical Guys Water Spot Rx; minimized the bigger spots but spot outlines still remained.

4. Broke out the DA, orange pad and some Meguiars Scratch X 2.0 i had laying around in my detailing cabinet; Success!! Worked great, spots are history:)
They have glass polish. Any swirls in the sun?

instrument_guy 02-28-2019 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 (Post 3190655)
They have glass polish. Any swirls in the sun?
No swirls or DA haze in direct sun or under my Scangrip detailing light. I was prepared to do some polishing after but it wasn't needed. I suspect because the Scratch x is a consumer grade product, the micro abrasives broke down quite quickly and didnt do any micro-marring on the glass surface. I checked out your build thread; your paint looks great!

Irace86.2.0 03-01-2019 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by instrument_guy (Post 3190737)
No swirls or DA haze in direct sun or under my Scangrip detailing light. I was prepared to do some polishing after but it wasn't needed. I suspect because the Scratch x is a consumer grade product, the micro abrasives broke down quite quickly and didnt do any micro-marring on the glass surface. I checked out your build thread; your paint looks great!
That is good to know. That would totally be my fear that I would polish the window in the shade then go for a drive in the sun and see haze or swirls.

Thanks. It did look good--dam winter.

Howaitoguru 04-02-2019 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by instrument_guy (Post 3190347)
Hi guys, thought I'd pass this along; I've been working through some appearance issues with my new-to-me 2016 BRZ. Paint correction and polishing is done, todays task is addressing the water spots on the back window:



1. Clay bared window to remove any surface contaminants



2. Hand applied some Allens cleaning vinegar; spots still there



3. Hand applied (x2) some Chemical Guys Water Spot Rx; minimized the bigger spots but spot outlines still remained.



4. Broke out the DA, orange pad and some Meguiars Scratch X 2.0 i had laying around in my detailing cabinet; Success!! Worked great, spots are history:)


So I’ve been looking for a way to get the water spots off my windows and to get the swirl marks off my entire car including windows could you possibly walk me through everything you used and the tools needed? I’m new to this detailing stuff but the swirls and water spots drive me crazy in the sun. I tried vinegar, and I tried the orange looking water spot remover from the chemical guys and none of it worked.


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