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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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What is the best way to get old, crusted water spots of windows/glass???
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 02:18 AM
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I heard of using paint thinner, not sure if that is the best way.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Zaino makes a great glass polisher that took off my spots.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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I tried paint thinner but it didnt seem to work... Might have to try the Zaino stuff... Anything else other than the Zaino that might work???
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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True some cleaners with orange peel added or Simple Green.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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Two words... "Steel Wool"
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 02:50 AM
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Spray on a vinegar and water mixture....or...I just saw a commercial with Windex with vinegar you might want to try that.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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Two words... "Steel Wool"
OUCH!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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stoner products are the only way to go
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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OUCH!!!
LOL!! It's only a window, not paint! And on the outside not the inside If the spots where on the inside, and your windows are tinited...then this could be a bad idea. I've been detailing cars professionally for over 13 years now.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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I just see steel wool scratching the hell out of the windows...
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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I just see steel wool scratching the hell out of the windows...
Nope! So I guess you think Razor blades will scratch it too?? Nope! All body shops use these procedures to remove overspary etc. I have used Steel Wool and Razors on THOUSANDS of autos, no problems. It's glass! It will take quite a bit of abuse to scratch it.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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You don't use steel wool like you'd use in your kitchen sink, you use a very very fine steel wool...
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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So dont use the stuff i have in the Kitchen??? Where would i find some very fine steel wool then??? And what use it very softly then???
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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There is a product called "Bulldog" It is a very fine Steel wool. It will get rid of those spot for sure. Even a SOS pad would work really.
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