I have had waterspots on my glass for as long as I can remember. (heck it might have been a factory option for all I know... jk). But I have waterspots on my glass that will not come off! No amount of windex makes a difference as it does not seem to cut though them. What can I apply to the glass that I can remove these without harming the glass?

 

There are a few products that will remove water spots. The best have tried is A-MAZ but it can be a pain to use. It is a thick paste and tough to use by hand. There are some OTC products like Duragloss NuGlass (available at Car Quest and other places). Some times a paint cleaner like Mothers or Meguiars Step 1 can remove them as well as some chrome polishes (like Mothers). I have also used DP Glass Polish (from Autogeek). If you do not use a machine (like a D/A) it usually means using a terry cloth towel (something with some bite) and lots of work.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I'll look into the stuff you mentioned

 

You can also try to use a claybar,
FF

 

i use vinagar

 

I've swear by rubbing alcohol and old newspaper.

 

yup vinigar and news paper works best , we use that to clean mirrors in school for culinary for a awesome finish

 

 

At work we use glass cleaner and steel wool. What you are seeing as "water spots" is actually spots where the acid in rain water has started to eat through the glass. The first two or three suggestions are essentially buffing compound to gently wear away at the top layer of glass and then polish it so that its clear. My suggestions are this:

Try the buffing compound method first. If nothing else you have wasted a little bit of time and energy as well as about $15 if compounds you would have bought anyways. Then use the glass cleaner and steel wool method. You have to be EXTREMELY careful whith this method because if you scour too hard you risk scratching the glass and if you let the wool go dry the same thing happens. If the two above methods don't work then it may be time for you to look at getting your window replaced. Pay very close attention to the water spot removal products out there, a lot of them are just dressed up rubbing compound and polishes in smaller packages that cost a hell of a lot more. I hope this helps you out.

 

i use a wax called smartwax...works good.