Water Spots on Windsheild
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Printed Date: September-29-2024 at 7:23am
Topic: Water Spots on Windsheild
Posted By: LakeBoy
Subject: Water Spots on Windsheild
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 12:49pm
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I bought an 01 Ski Nautique over the winter and I am loving the sweet curved glass windshield. What I do not like is all of the water spots on both sides of the glass.
I first tried "Rain-X" which is a slight abrasive compound. This worked great when I readied my '95 for sale, but did not even "dent" the stubborn spots. Next I bought an "H2O Spot Remover" from West Marine that is an Oxalic Acid liquid. As I appiled it, I could see it "hazing" the glass. I was hopeful it was removing the spots. My clean rag was discoloring, I was stoked. As I cleaned the glass with windex, I saw that all of the spots were still there. I tried 3 applications, with the same result. Help!!! Any ideas? |
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 12:56pm
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Vinegar and water will douche it every time.
I keep a little mix in a spray bottle, just be sure you wipe it all off thoroughly. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 1:06pm
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I will give that a try. I am talking real tough spots here. I was surfing the net and swerved into a product called "Clear Glass Systems" 90.00 for the kit. I will try the vinegar douche first.
Thanks. |
Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 1:44pm
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Ditto on the vinegar and water. It's worked every time for me and I'm in Arizona where the lakes are know for "hard" water. ------------- 95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier Former boats: 88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II 59 Chris Craft Capri (woody) |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 2:07pm
| Looking forward to trying it, thanks. Sounds too simple... |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 3:27pm
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I had a sample package of All Kleer from Black Lab Corp that I had picked up at the boat show. I applied it a couple weeks ago and I've got to say, this stuff is really nice. like Rain-Ex, but better. Windows wipe clean with a dry towel now!
Here is a link: http://www.blacklabcorp.com/all-kleer.htm - All Kleer from Black Lab Corp ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 3:46pm
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That's a good tip too. Can you buy it commercially, or only at the shows?
How stubborn were your spots? |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-03-2008 at 1:49pm
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Rnady_in_Ohio
I check out the All Kleer, the web site suggested it was for plastic, not glass. What did they tell you at the show? |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: June-03-2008 at 10:24pm
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Roy,
Your right, It does say that it is for "all smooth plastic surfaces".... I guess I didn't see that at first. Anyway, I love what it did to my windshield. I didn't really have any bad water spots, but rather applied it just because it was sitting in the glove box and I figured it was like Rain-ex and would repel dirt and bug guts and make it easy to clean. The stuff seemed to work great at keeping the windshield clean, the spots wipe right off now. I have a couple more samples, if you want to email me with your address I will put one in the mail for you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 3:49pm
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Duragloss makes a product that will take acid rain etchings off, aka sun spots. Once removed, keep Rainx on it and no more spots. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 4:10pm
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Tim,
Thanks for the tip. I checked the web site and it is relatively cheap. 6.99. They ding you on the shipping at 4.95. Worth it if it works... I ordered it and will report back my experience. |
Posted By: Bremsen
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 5:48pm
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Just for future reference...Duragloss products are available at most Carquest stores. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=923&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990 - Our 88 SN2001 |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 5:52pm
| Thanks, good to know... |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-14-2008 at 11:48pm
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Thought I would close the loop on this one. I tried any and all remedies, potions and elixers with no avail. I had my 01 in the shop to get Perfect Pass installed (yeah, baby!) and talked to the detailer. He got it squeaky clean and clear for 75 bucks. I asked him what he used and he said, "Sorry, it is a trade secret..." Oh well.
At least I will be able to see thru the glass dring into the early morning sun running the course! |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-15-2008 at 1:52am
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Today I had bad hard wter spots & I used 2/3 vinegar 1/3 water, a dash of dish soap. It worked really well. Followed up with glass cleaner. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: June-15-2008 at 5:42am
http://www.astropolish.com/
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Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-16-2008 at 2:07am
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The vinegar an water is tried and true. Unfortunately it did NOTHING for my spots. It may have well been water.
The astro polish looks intriguing. Any bottle that looks that old school would need to be good! |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: June-16-2008 at 3:01pm
Its getting tougher to find now but it does work great on both gel coat and windshields. Tim ------------- |
LakeBoy wrote:Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: June-17-2008 at 3:17am
Vinegar wont do anything to water spot etchings. This stuff works.
 ------------- Tim D |