Vinegar made my water spots worse!
#1
Vinegar made my water spots worse!
I originally used a clay bar, then polish, then wax to clean my front windshield. It looked pretty good but I wanted to get rid of some water spots. So I used undiluted white viegar with a sponge. I probably spent a half hour going over the windshield with the sponge, rinsing as I went, then washed and dried my windshield like regular. It didn't get rid of the water spots, in fact, it made them worse. Especially at night, it looks like the waterspots multiplied and is worse than any windshield I have ever sat behind!!
So...what the heck now? Try the clay bar again? Get a more aggressive clay bar? More vinegar? Different product? Seek a professional? HELP! I'm going on a 2-day drive next week and I don't want to drive it that way!!
Tony
So...what the heck now? Try the clay bar again? Get a more aggressive clay bar? More vinegar? Different product? Seek a professional? HELP! I'm going on a 2-day drive next week and I don't want to drive it that way!!
Tony
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Originally posted by asu174
1. Make sure you have full glass insurance through your insurance company.
2. Take a big rock and throw it at the middle of the driver's side so it cracks.
3. Make claim.
1. Make sure you have full glass insurance through your insurance company.
2. Take a big rock and throw it at the middle of the driver's side so it cracks.
3. Make claim.
how did you get water spots on a windshield? forget to dry after you wash??? I never had this problem...
#9
Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
how did you get water spots on a windshield? forget to dry after you wash??? I never had this problem...
how did you get water spots on a windshield? forget to dry after you wash??? I never had this problem...
Tony
#11
The guys on either crank and chrome or 2 guys garage were cleaning a windshield and used something called "Barkeeper's Friend". I've been meaning to try it since moms keeps it for household cleaning, but haven't yet.
#12
I do hope you do not have any tint on your front windshield as vinegar is the quickest way to turn your tint from black to purple and cause bubbles or ripples in the tint...
Asu174 - LOL not everyone can rip off their insurance company like that, although next time I see that my fender is dirty i'll just bash it in with a shopping cart and make a claim! hahaha
Asu174 - LOL not everyone can rip off their insurance company like that, although next time I see that my fender is dirty i'll just bash it in with a shopping cart and make a claim! hahaha
#13
Originally posted by PHATMAN5050
I do hope you do not have any tint on your front windshield as vinegar is the quickest way to turn your tint from black to purple and cause bubbles or ripples in the tint...
I do hope you do not have any tint on your front windshield as vinegar is the quickest way to turn your tint from black to purple and cause bubbles or ripples in the tint...
#14
Use neither ammonia or vinegar. Go do yourself a favor and buy some Stoner Invisible Glass. After you spray down the glass with it, get one of those SOS sponges (the ones with the wool on one side, sponge on the other), and scrub then wipe. Do this like 1 or 2 times and you should be fine.
#16
Originally posted by Tony Fernandes
Anyone remember what specific kind of steel wool? Isn't it graded by number similar to sandpaper grit?
Thanks!
Tony
Anyone remember what specific kind of steel wool? Isn't it graded by number similar to sandpaper grit?
Thanks!
Tony
#20
Originally posted by mmmm840
How did you get water spots that bad?
I have never has this problem before.
How did you get water spots that bad?
I have never has this problem before.
I'll try the polishing compound and see if that works.
Tony
#21
Im tellin you, just get a good strong glass cleaner, or even some tilex and use that. but dont spray the tilex on the windshield, put it on a towel first, then do it or else you can kiss your paint goodbye.
Steel wool is used to remove the cowl that the wipers make when they run. Then you have to go over it with residual wax on an orbital buffers pad (like after you get done buffing your car). It will leave you with a perfectly clear and water resistant windsheild.
Steel wool is used to remove the cowl that the wipers make when they run. Then you have to go over it with residual wax on an orbital buffers pad (like after you get done buffing your car). It will leave you with a perfectly clear and water resistant windsheild.
#22
Originally posted by Eenis
The guys on either crank and chrome or 2 guys garage were cleaning a windshield and used something called "Barkeeper's Friend". I've been meaning to try it since moms keeps it for household cleaning, but haven't yet.
The guys on either crank and chrome or 2 guys garage were cleaning a windshield and used something called "Barkeeper's Friend". I've been meaning to try it since moms keeps it for household cleaning, but haven't yet.
It is in a cardboard tube and looks like baking soda. Spray the windows down with the hose. Sprinkle Barkeeper's Friend on. Take a damp cloth and scrub the windows with it. It will make a huge mess leaving white residue all over the place but afterwards the windows will be spotless. Do not dry the windows or use a California water blade. For some reason it will cause streaks on the window.
#23
Originally posted by asu174
1. Make sure you have full glass insurance through your insurance company.
2. Take a big rock and throw it at the middle of the driver's side so it cracks.
3. Make claim.
1. Make sure you have full glass insurance through your insurance company.
2. Take a big rock and throw it at the middle of the driver's side so it cracks.
3. Make claim.
#24
Originally posted by Eenis
The guys on either crank and chrome or 2 guys garage were cleaning a windshield and used something called "Barkeeper's Friend". I've been meaning to try it since moms keeps it for household cleaning, but haven't yet.
The guys on either crank and chrome or 2 guys garage were cleaning a windshield and used something called "Barkeeper's Friend". I've been meaning to try it since moms keeps it for household cleaning, but haven't yet.
Buzz
#29
Originally posted by MAKSYMALNY
I would never, never, never think to use vinegar.
Yikes.
I would never, never, never think to use vinegar.
Yikes.
"Vinegar is made from soured applied juice, grain, or wine. It contains about 5 percent acetic acid, which makes it a mild acid. Vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits, grease, remove traces of soap, remove mildew or wax buildup, polish some metals, and deodorize. Vinegar can clean brick or stone, and is an ingredient in some natural carpet cleaning recipes. Use vinegar to clean out the metallic taste in coffeepots and to shine windows without streaking. Vinegar is normally used in a solution with water, but it can be used straight."
Hence the reasons why I THOUGHT I was doing something safe!!
Tony
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