Spotty windows...

[Houstunna]

Re: Spotty windows...

#80 and #83?


What are those?

I have this problem aswell...

[Mayur]

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Just to let you know about the tint problem, if its a small speckle (i have tons on my rear and it makes me angry) then it depends on the guy. The guy that did mine (a complete jerk) said that they are small dust particles and that every car will get them. He supposedly gave me a paper stating this before I paid and I told him he did not (he actually didn't). So now I got a speckled rear window in one spot and I'm pissed.

[Edit: Non-family friendly language removed. -Mike Phillips]

[harryboy22002]

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hi there
always found when doing windows =it;s nice to finish with paper -i.e. kitchen roll gives a nice clean finish [thats my opinion]
give it a crack
harry.

[Paradox]

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#80 and #83? WTF?

What are those?

I have this problem aswell...

Had me stumped also. Try this like. Will reveal all.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1293

[MandarinaRacing]

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My go-to product for water spots on windows is #49 Heavy Duty Oxidation Remover, from the Marine Line.



Alex

[sunny2185]

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thanks bro

[RogueGypsy]

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Somewhere on here is a tutorial by Mike using #4 Heavy Cut Cleaner to remove hard water stains and spots from windows. It does not nave diminishing abrasives so it makes spots vanish pretty quick.

I've used it with a PC a 7006 pad on the read window of one of my water trucks. The window looked fogged the mineral was so thick. Took less than 5 minutes and the glass was crystal clear.

[Mike Phillips]

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Somewhere on here is a tutorial by Mike using #4 Heavy Cut Cleaner to remove hard water stains and spots from windows.

Here's the thread, it's not so much a tutorial as an article that explains in detail how two products in Meguiar's line work to cut the gunge off glass without scratching the glass and why other products in the thread brought up by members won't and don't work.

Glass Polishing - Deep Cleaning

It does not nave diminishing abrasives so it makes spots vanish pretty quick.

Actually, both M04 and M49 use diminishing abrasives. The type used is a very 'chunky' type and size and it's this feature that enables the diminishing abrasive to actually 'cut' through the film or junk, or water spots that have built up on glass without scratching the glass.

Most spray-on glass cleaners can't do this as the film/water spots are to tightly bonded to the glass.

[Mike Phillips]

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Here's another article that explains what it means and what's required to remove scratches out of glass...

Removing Scratches out of Glass

[RogueGypsy]

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Thanks for the correction and links Mike. This sight rocks.

[Mr Mustang]

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wow, thats great info, I'd be wondering about this as well

[redhotchevy2000]

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back to the waxing windows no-no... whats wrong with it? i have a little cavalier coupe and i wax everything but the windshield. thats rain-x'd regularly.
never had a problem with water spots, plus when the car is moving in the rain my windows stay almost perfectly clear.

[Murr1525]

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Waxing windows, just like using Rain-X, seems to be one of those things that works for some people, but makes the wipers chatter or causes smearing issues for others.

If it works for you, it certainly wont cause any damage.

[Ryan L.]

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Some chemical I was using on a Odyssey today spotted up where ever I sprayed it...Ultra Cut Compound (#105) by hand with a terry cloth got rid of them in a jiffy.

Ryan

[Erik Mejia]

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Some chemical I was using on a Odyssey today spotted up where ever I sprayed it...Ultra Cut Compound (#105) by hand with a terry cloth got rid of them in a jiffy.

I was just about to ask if any one had tried #105 for water spots on glass.