Cleaning out-side of Windows from rain spots - HELP!!

[TRY-300]

Hi all,

Just some help in regards to cleaning the outside of the windows from what appears to be rain spots which have not been cleaned in a while. Have tried to clean with cleaning solvent and even tried cutting and buffing it...Any Tips?!?!?:doh:

[Maz]

CLR should remove it no problems.

Its a cleaner u can buy from most supermarkets. It breaks down the calcium build up on the glass.

[OzMystic]

Make sure you only get it on the glass and wash off immediately and then dry.

Cheers
Jon

[cam502]

I had this problem on my VS Calais, it was on all the glass.I tried many different things, CLR included, and nothing would shift it. I have since found out that Novus windscreens in Mitcham can polish it out.
Good luck.

[Belzey]

Windex and newspaper always works for me. Or even just water then wipe it all clean with newspaper..

[KPWISHN]

Windex and newspaper always works for me. Or even just water then wipe it all clean with newspaper..
Or maybe even some sandpaper.:lol:

[Belzey]

Or maybe even some sandpaper.:lol:


LOL somehow I just dont think sandpaper would do a good job

[Invasionss]

TRY-300,

Once you've got all the rain spots off, apply to all of your windows a water repellent. The best one on the market is called "RAIN-X", yellow bottle.

But another thing also, the rain spots you say, could be bore water stains! If it is bore water, try apple cider vinegar on the windows. This will work. My mum used it to clean all the bore water (calcium) marks off her car windows.

I've got bore water stains on the back part of my vu ss & it's a bitch to get off. I'm not going to try using apple cider vinegar on my paint work, just incase it stuffs my paint. May need a good buff.

[KPWISHN]

Rain X is some good stuff. I don't even need to use my wipers any more. Water just disappears off the windscreen.:idea:

[Invasionss]

True, Rain-x is such an awesome product, yet hardly anyone uses it. I love the stuff.

Make love to me yellow bottle:lol:

KPWISHN - I'm with you man, just apply & rub off haze. The when it starts pissing down, the water beads & is blown off so fast, it's wicked. People look at me sometimes in disbelief that i drive without my wipers on. Yes i drive without my wipers on 95% of the time, but if the rain is to bloody hard sometimes i have no choice! Also when it rains to hard the wipers can be put under some strain from the huge amount of water on the windscreen.
Do you use the rain-x windscreen washer additive?

[KPWISHN]

No, I never put anything other than water in the washer bottle. No need to. Just apply Rain X once and all you do is squirt some water on the screen, couple of quick swipes of the blade and let the good times roll.:D

[PWNAGE]

I have the same problem with my windows, i haven't tried CLR yet but I'm almost certain they're beyond that. I also got advice from IH8WRX (thanks!) to try zero grade steel wool from a panel beater although when the panel beater saw the glass he said not a hope! As they are too bad.

This is part of an email i got in response from a glass polishing guy....

"cerium oxide and a hard felt pad is about the only thing that will remove these stains, It's not an easy exercise as if you get the glass too hot, from friction it will break. This is easier if the glass is horizontal as the water stays on the work better. Cerium oxide costs about $40 a kilo and a felt wheel is $30 and you have to work out a way of fitting it to an electric drill or other power tool"

I haven't tried this method yet as I'm going to a glazier to check it out first. Good luck TRY-300

[TRY-300]

Thanks heaps to all,

I knew that you all would come to aid as usual, and i will give it all a go. Hopefully one of the many quoted will work...

Once again Cheers to all.

[VX2VESS]

i never had this problem, whats the cause acid rain? left to dry on the windows?

[HRT 8]

I have the same problem with my windows, i haven't tried CLR yet but I'm almost certain they're beyond that. I also got advice from IH8WRX (thanks!) to try zero grade steel wool from a panel beater although when the panel beater saw the glass he said not a hope! As they are too bad.

This is part of an email i got in response from a glass polishing guy....

"cerium oxide and a hard felt pad is about the only thing that will remove these stains, It's not an easy exercise as if you get the glass too hot, from friction it will break. This is easier if the glass is horizontal as the water stays on the work better. Cerium oxide costs about $40 a kilo and a felt wheel is $30 and you have to work out a way of fitting it to an electric drill or other power tool"

I haven't tried this method yet as I'm going to a glazier to check it out first. Good luck TRY-300
Starts getting a bit pricy Tyler.
Might be a good time for a newie. Can never beat a nice new screen.

[Tron2004]

True, Rain-x is such an awesome product, yet hardly anyone uses it. I love the stuff.

Make love to me yellow bottle:lol:
Hell, I just want some!! :headbang:

[PWNAGE]

Starts getting a bit pricy Tyler.
Might be a good time for a newie. Can never beat a nice new screen.

Unfortunately mate the water marks are on every window. I'll give the CLR a try, with plenty of elbow grease and see what happens.

[Capt.LS2]

Don't know if it will make a difference but have you tried a Clay bar on it??

Just a suggestion..:idea:

[XLR8 V8]

Unfortunately mate the water marks are on every window. I'll give the CLR a try, with plenty of elbow grease and see what happens.

Just smash all your windows, blame it on jealous vandals and get your insurance to fork out for all new windows :D

I'm kidding of course, glass is damn hard to clean out of your interior