monarch Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 The water in my neighborhood must have a higher mineral content this year because I've got a disturbing buildup of hard water spots on my window glass, chrome and paint from lawn sprinker overspray. Does anyone know of a truly effective hard water spot removal product or procedure? For glass, chrome and the car's paint? The archives suggest using white vinegar but I've already tried that with no success. I ever soaked the glass repeatedly overnight with white vinegar and it did nothing for the water spots. Thanks for any success stories you might be able to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 It may sounds dumb but i find rainx is affected easily on my cars by hard water. Another thought is MR.clean makes a car wash thing. I would never use the system but it has a built in filter for just such thing for a spot free rinse. I would try the MR clean thing as it is easy to use. Also i find once the car has good wax the water spots just wipe off , or use meguiars final inspection or quick detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Also i find once the car has good wax the water spots just wipe off , or use meguiars final inspection or quick detail . ← I agree, a good wax works wonders for the finish & protects againast such things as hard water spots & stains. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWV Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have experienced the water spots on my windshield also - when the sun shines just right, you can't see out very well at all. My question is, can you use the wax on the windshield????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have experienced the water spots on my windshield also - when the sun shines just right, you can't see out very well at all. My question is, can you use the wax on the windshield????? ← Never use wax on the windshield! Only use products designed to clean auto glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 You can use wax on the windshield. In fact it gives many of the properties of rain-X etc while increasing the gloss of the glass and being cheaper. I'm going to move this to the detailing forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 You can use wax on the windshield. In fact it gives many of the properties of rain-X etc while increasing the gloss of the glass and being cheaper.I'm going to move this to the detailing forum. ← This is a matter of opinion. http://wiki.ehow.com/Stop-Windshield-Wiper...-from-Squeaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Wax is fine for a windsheild i used it for years but rainx is much better. I think that page is referring to other waxes that build up and cause vision problems as a normal car wax will not cause any problems beside wearing out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Aquapel on all the windows will keep stuff from spotting them. For me an application lasts about 6 months. On the windshield it beats Rainx hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 You can use wax on the windshield. In fact it gives many of the properties of rain-X etc while increasing the gloss of the glass and being cheaper.I'm going to move this to the detailing forum. ← This is a matter of opinion. http://wiki.ehow.com/Stop-Windshield-Wiper...-from-Squeaking ← I've never had any problems whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznroadking Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I've had very good luck with Aquapel as well. I apply it right before winter time & normally lasts 6-7 months if it's applied right. Water runs right off the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The water in my neighborhood must have a higher mineral content this year because I've got a disturbing buildup of hard water spots on my window glass, chrome and paint from lawn sprinker overspray.Does anyone know of a truly effective hard water spot removal product or procedure? For glass, chrome and the car's paint? The archives suggest using white vinegar but I've already tried that with no success. I ever soaked the glass repeatedly overnight with white vinegar and it did nothing for the water spots. Thanks for any success stories you might be able to share. ← http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...hl=water++spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06gs430 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 mr clean is great except the stream of filtered de-mineralized water is way WAY too weak. It takes forever to do your whole car, and uses up the filter in a snap. I find that Mr. Clean auto dry is more suited towards bikes. Works well. OR....also i use it to clean my rims, but not the entire car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored7one4 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 to get ride of hard !Removed! water marks on your window, i use a ratio of 1to1 of water and vinitger. get some 1000 grit ultra fine steel wool and clean window. work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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