Best product for removing water spots from windows? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tyrantcf · 10-09-2014, 05:05 PM

Unfortunately, my car cannot be garaged on a regular basis and my car is starting to show hard water spots on the glass.

What are people using to remove these? I'm terrified of using anything like this that isnt specifically designed for use on automotive glass.

If already posted please direct me!

aznatama · 10-09-2014, 05:10 PM

Automotive glass is still just glass. the exterior surface is not coated with anything special that you'd need to worry about.

Just use vinegar solution to get rid of the hard water spots, then perhaps an application of rain-x if you are so inclined. if the spots are really baked on, you can always go over it w/ an aggressive polishing compound and a rotary/PC.

tyrantcf · 10-09-2014, 05:21 PM

My concern isnt for the glass, its for the rubber, weather stripping, and plastics that surround it. I will try the water and vinegar solution before I get too carried away.

Hot Lava · 10-10-2014, 12:31 AM

Extra fine steel wool. Look, I expect some concern for my suggestion but research it. Youtube has more than one video on how to do it.

Ec1990 · 10-10-2014, 01:15 AM

Check out CarPro Spotless.

0000 steel wool is a valid alternative but can lead to scratches when used improperly as it still is a physical abrasive. Glass is numerous times harder than the clear coat on your vehicle.

Poodles · 10-10-2014, 02:05 AM

Razor blade.

Guzic · 10-10-2014, 11:22 AM

^ this. Use a razor blade at an angle with some type of lubricant such as detail spray. For trim, you can try the vinegar solution and then protecting it with a trim coating/sealant.

fatalelement · 10-10-2014, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poodles

Razor blade.

Just cut around them really carefully

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Stay Fresh Car Care · 10-10-2014, 11:52 AM

0000 Steel wool and your favorite final polish will work.

FRS_KOTO · 10-11-2014, 12:13 PM

i used cesium oxide powder. it works great !

White64Goat · 10-11-2014, 12:38 PM

Griot's Garage sells 2 types of glass polish.

Car cover.

mid_life_crisis · 10-13-2014, 03:12 PM

While you're working on the windows, is there a general consensus on what to coat the weather stripping at the top of the window with to prevent the windows from sticking to it? I'm getting what sounds like a window cracking as they break free from the rubber.

10-09-2014, 05:05 PM	#1
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aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Automotive glass is still just glass. the exterior surface is not coated with anything special that you'd need to worry about. Just use vinegar solution to get rid of the hard water spots, then perhaps an application of rain-x if you are so inclined. if the spots are really baked on, you can always go over it w/ an aggressive polishing compound and a rotary/PC. __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

10-09-2014, 05:21 PM	#3
tyrantcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: '16 WRX, CBR1000RR Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 560 Thanks: 422 Thanked 369 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My concern isnt for the glass, its for the rubber, weather stripping, and plastics that surround it. I will try the water and vinegar solution before I get too carried away. __________________ Phantom ESC'd Build Thread (Retired):http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75293

10-10-2014, 11:22 AM	#7
Guzic Clean as F86ck Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Asphalt FR-S Location: Las Vegas :) Posts: 116 Thanks: 25 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ this. Use a razor blade at an angle with some type of lubricant such as detail spray. For trim, you can try the vinegar solution and then protecting it with a trim coating/sealant. __________________

10-10-2014, 11:52 AM	#9
Stay Fresh Car Care Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: STI Location: Tampa Posts: 127 Thanks: 49 Thanked 66 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	0000 Steel wool and your favorite final polish will work. __________________ Email: sales@stayfreshcarcare.com Follow us on Instagram @stay_fresh_car_care Use the code FT86 at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.stayfreshcarcare.com

10-10-2014, 01:15 AM	#5
Ec1990 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '14 BRZ Location: NV Posts: 183 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check out CarPro Spotless. 0000 steel wool is a valid alternative but can lead to scratches when used improperly as it still is a physical abrasive. Glass is numerous times harder than the clear coat on your vehicle.

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Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Razor blade.

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10-13-2014, 03:12 PM	#12
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