Need Detailer Advice re: Water spots on glass

[Draco-REX]

I have tried many things but haven't found a solution yet.

When I recieved my car the windshield (and the rest of the car) were covered in water spots. I've managed to remove the spots from everywhere but the windshield. I just can't get them off. I've tried soap and water, Stoner's Invisible Glass, my detailer tried a clay bar, and I even tried a Calcium/Lime/Rust bathroom cleaner with no luck. I'm just sick of having what looks like a dirty windshield whenever I'm facing the sun.

So anything else I can try that won't distort the glass?

Thanks

[boredstudent3]

you could try Mark V Splash

[Bonburner]

Just curious, when are you doing the actual wash.
If you do it while its hot and sun is out the water will evaporate quickly leaving behind the mineral gunk, try to wash early morning when its not hot and sun isn't really out.
Wipe off the water and stuff.

Sorry if this is what you've tried already.

[brianc]

I know some people who have used metal cleaners on the glass. It's not a good idea though because if it gets on the paint it might cause damage. I would personally try to buff it out with some glass polish. Even regular polish would work.

Any type of harsh chemicals could even cause the glass to have some swirls and scratches.

[Lonewolf]

Between a window cleaner and a claybar you should be able to get just about anything off your glass...add more elbow grease!

[russv]

Sometimes a vinegar wash will remove the water stains.

[Draco-REX]

Thanks for all the advice. These are definitely the spots from delivery. I keep the car in the shade when I wash it so these aren't new spots. I did forget about vinegar, I'll have to give that a try. I'm just not big on the idea of a polish because if it's not done perfectly it'll distort the view.

I'll try to take some pics..

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Garry Dean

Those cars are shipped over from Japan... The spots are most likely acid rain etchings. Have you inspected the paint for similar marks?

The paint's received a full detail and correction. It's perfectly fine.

[was385]

zaino glass polish... just can't go wrong with anything they make.

[White64Goat]

Griot's Garage sells 2 types of glass polish and people have had great results with them.


And if you order by today and use code EMZBBB you will get a 15% discount. (I have no affiliation with Griot's by the way.)

[j4m35ly]

Try toothpaste and elbow greese. Worth a shot.

[AzFranz]

I agree with was385 Zaino Z-12. Been using Zaino since 2001 and their stuff is awesome. I use the glass polish on shower glass and it cuts right through.

[|-Goku-|]

Any update on this?

[wbradley]

If CLR didnt work then the glass must be etched. That would be caused by acid exposure or sanding action to the glass.

Did ypu use CLR concentrate or just the mild bathroom cleaner? If your answer is the latter, perhaps you need to try the strong stuff.

Or maybe you have bad glass from the factory.