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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/13/2007 9:08:52 PM

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I got a new Car this week and washed it at home the other day because it was a little dirty. I now have water spots on my nice new car. I even took it to a touchless Car wash today; didn't help. I also bought some Invisible Glass which also didn't get it off.

It might be too extreme since my car is new and the spots probably aren't that "set" on my windows yet, but can Clay stuff for windows be bought in stores or do I need to go online?

In my case, with the spots being new, what method above might you all suggest I try?

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/14/2007 7:49:52 AM

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with the car being brand new i'd try the mildest, cheapest thing first....a magic eraser ($5). then go to a clay bar ($11-25). one of those 2 should take them off. follow up with a liberal coating of rain-x. the rain-x won't keep them from forming per se, but it will make the windows that much easier to clean when they do show up.

when you wash your car ALWAYS dry it completely to keep spots from forming. i know that it's going to be virtually impossible to dry the car off every time it gets wet, but do it as best as possible. i know alot of professional detailers use a water softener system that removes the minerals from the water that cause spots, but they're pretty high (around $300-400 from what i've seen). a little too much to spend for your personal car IMO....unless you've got alot of money burning a hole in your checkbook

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/14/2007 7:51:46 AM

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Surprise! I found the elusive 'spray on - wipe off' product: http://www.hitempinc.com/etw_cleaners/

I snagged a bottle of Hi-Temp HT-709 from the detailer that installed my window tint (only because I've never tried to heat-shrink such a complicated piece as the rear glass on an EG hatchie!). He said he's used it for years (I met him when his shop was still a Conoco Gas Station) with good results. Bonus!

i stand corrected then. glad you found something that works that easily. i've never been that lucky, i've always had to use a little elbow behind it

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/14/2007 5:20:21 PM

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I think it's time for the Clay Bar. Where can I find them?

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/14/2007 6:56:39 PM

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You can find almost all cleaning products mentioned in this thread at any store that carries automotive cleaning supplies

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/15/2007 11:17:54 AM

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I went to a few auto parts store this morning and realized I dont know what the heck I am looking for. I have never bought a Clay Bar for a car. Hell, I never even HEARD of using clay on a car before 2 days ago.

Is there aa certain type I need for glass specifically or is the general clay bar going to work? Is there a certain brand I should look out for?

Thanks...again!

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/15/2007 12:27:51 PM

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OK - here's testimony to how well the Hi-Temp HT-709 Acid Wheel Cleaner worked. The water spots remained untouched after everything I had tried so far.

Before (you can see how badly the water spots/mineral deposits distort the reflection - and this is dry after cleaning with Windex):

After (although not a close-up... but you can still see how much clearer the glass is):

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/15/2007 4:45:59 PM

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Did I read that right, you used some kind of WHEEL Cleaner and it worked?

I don't know I can't get the ones off my car. I'm starting to think they were not from me from when I washed the car earlier this week. They are way too permament to of been made so recently. Maybe they were there when I bought it and I simply didn't notice. Maybe the car has been on the lot for awhile. In any case, still trying to get rid of them.

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/16/2007 7:06:48 AM

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I went to a few auto parts store this morning and realized I dont know what the heck I am looking for. I have never bought a Clay Bar for a car. Hell, I never even HEARD of using clay on a car before 2 days ago.

Is there aa certain type I need for glass specifically or is the general clay bar going to work? Is there a certain brand I should look out for?

Thanks...again!

clay magic is the cheapest and works just as good as the rest. they all get their clay from the same supplier, just a different color and possibly a couple small things. if they don't have clay magic i get Mother's instead. it's next in line as cheapest, i usually get it at walmart for like $15

and don't buy more of the spray detailer. in fact, dont even use what they give you to clay your car. get a spray bottle, fill it with lukewarm water and fill it with roughly the same amount of car wash soap you would use to wash your car. shake it up, spray generously on your paint, and rub the clay bar in a back and forth motion. if you're car is very old in the least you'll actually feel the clay bar working. as soon as your paint is smooth as glass or you're not picking up any more dirt with the clay move on to the next panel. and work in small sections

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RE: glass wont come clean! - 7/16/2007 7:48:36 AM

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I don't know if I forgot to specify, but I'm trying to get water spots off my auto glass specifically. The body of the car doesn't have any. It's a new car, with really bad water spots on the windows I can't seem to get off.

Still wondering if the Clay bar is even the way to go for me. Do any car washing/detailing places take water spots off? Was thinking of looking for one around work this afternoon.

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