Water spot removal

[John Berger]

I have water spots on each side of my windshield on the dark strip running down both sides and on all of my windows except the back window. My problem is that I can't find anything that will get the **** things off. I've tried scrubbing with everything that I can think of but they just won't come out. Any suggestions(other than a hammer) would be appreciated.

Thanks

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges.
Cummins Whup Ass, don't leave home without it

 

[1tuffram]

I have had good luck with a product call "C. L. R. " You can find it in the cleaning supply aile at a grocery store, hardware store or even Wal-mart. Believe the letters stand for Calcium, Lime, Rust. The stuff is pretty potent so don't get any on the paint. You may want to dilute it and wear gloves. The fumes don't smell like they are good for your health either.

Good luck

 

[Dane]

Try vinegar, works great. Don't let it sit on paint...

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Diesel Junkie]

I wax mine and it takes them off. Be sure not to wax the windshield!

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'01 3500 qc 5sp, 4x4 white w/ green graphics dark tint, flaps, tonneau,painless, Uniden Grant LT w/3' glass K-40, back up lights,silencer ring MIA.
'91 Regal 260 at Dale Hollow

 

[BigDaddy]

I have had very good luck with MOTHERS, Back to Black. I use it on all the exterior trim, not only the black #ad

You can find it at "Wally World" or most auto parts stores.

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<font color=forestgreen>2000</font> DODGE <font color=forestgreen>RAM</font>, <font color=forestgreen>2500 HD</font>, 4x4 SLT, Reg. Cab, <font color=forestgreen>Forest Green</font>, Agate interior, Cummins ISB, Auto, Shift-on-the-Fly (241HD), 4. 10 Anti-slip Rear, 4-Wheel Anti-Lock, Trailer Tow Group, Camper Group, Michelin; DC: Fog Lights Kit, Tow Rings, Under rail bedliner, VentVisors, Mud Flaps, & Mats.
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[Randy J]

John, I agree with BigDaddy, only I use the Meguiar's plastic cleaner. Does a real good job on black plastic. As for the glass, the best trick I learned (got it from Shadetree Mechanic), is to use Comet. It's abrasive enough to take the stuff off your glass, but not abrasive enough to hurt the glass. Won't hurt your paint unless you scrub on it.

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Randy Jones, San Antonio, TX, rdj@gvtc.com, 98 1/2 QC, 4X4, American Racing BAJA's, 285/75/16, Amsoil throughout, Superstar 3000 export radio, Firestik antenna with fender mount, Fire-ring cable

 

[FDziurda]

Someone told me to rub toothpaste on them and that will remove them. I have also rubbed them with a piece of newspaper and that did a good job.
Good Luck
Frank Dz

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Frank Dziurda - K7SFN
Carson City, Nevada
'99. 5 2500 4X4 6-Speed Quad Cab LWB 3. 54 LSD

 

[Komik]

I got some 0000 (them are zero's) steel wool from my dealer for removing spots on the windshield. Use it with a good glass cleaner. They use it all the time when cleaning up cars after delivery. You can find it at most hardware stores or glass companies. Its made for cleaning glass.

Butch


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2000 QC 4X4 24V 3500 4:10 All Options Auto Aux fuel/tool box combo Bright Box Geno's Garage Fender Trim Kit Garmin GPS III+ Kenwood 2 Meter Y2K+1 Tow Mirrors 1999 Excel Fifth Wheel, 1999 Concord LXI Y2K Cavalier Z-24. Wife says I need to add "One Dodge Diesel Dog" N9JPZ KB9RZQ PT Cruiser on order

[This message has been edited by Butch Kraus (edited 01-19-2001). ]

 

[Mick2500]

Here's another trick that works, use rubbing compound on all the glass that is spotted. I had to do mine just a couple of weeks ago. It came from the dealer with all the spots on every piece of glass but the rear window.

Mick

 

[nascar]

I use 3M™ Finesse-it™ II Finishing Material 05928 on my truck. I use as a rubbing compound. Works great for me.



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2001 QC, 2500, 4X4, H. O. CUMMINS, 6SPD, SPORT, LB, SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, CAMPER PKG, TRAILER TOW, CAMEL/TAN, FLAME RED!
Westin Step Bars #26-1240, Pendaliner SR, Mopar Molded Mudflaps, Driver/Passenger Door Glass Tinted 20%

 

[pcorssmit]

I use a water spot remover called "Ducky". It comes in a white spray bottle with an orange label, and is available at boat stores. Not sure whats in it, but it seems to be pretty safe. Works great on the boat, to.

Pete

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'97 2500 CC 4X4 5spd Sport
'83 K5 Blazer 350 TBI (ex 6. 2), 39. 5 TSLs, 3" lift, Dana 60/GM 14 blt, Detroits

 

[John Berger]

Thanks for all the advice. I forgot where I had put this post #ad


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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[High Voltage]

Try Bon Ami,it works good,you can find it at any grocery store,will not hurt the paint,just don't rub it on it and use lot's of water when you rinse

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01,2500,2wd,L Bed,Auto,3. 54,Med Bronze,Tan Leather,All Options,Mag-Hytec Diff cover,DD4",Westach combo, Line-X(BOMBED)Soooonnn

 

[sdalton]

I tried a bunch of store bought products. Nothing worked better than vinegar on an old rag. Just wipe it on. Wait a minute, then rinse with water, or another rag with water on it. Works wonders for water spots in glass showers too.

 

[drives mopars]

3m light duty rubbing compound

will work the best period!!!!!!!!!

 

[RKohn]

1tuffram had it right. CLR works great.
Water spots are just the dissolved hard minerals and crap left over when the water evaporates. CLR is made to cut stuff like rusty water/mineral deposits on shower glass. Cleans rust stains off concrete real well too.

The big surprise is using it on the rear window of a convertible with a milky/yellowed back plastic window. It took a couple applications on my boy's car, but now he can see out the back window again. If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't believe it.

Warning - Don't let it sit too long, it's potent stuff. Doesn't hurt to wear rubber gloves when using it either.

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Y2K Red Stealth Sport 2500 4X4 QC SLT+, 5-spd, 3. 54 anti-spin, 265-75-16 LTX’s (There ain’t no such thing as options, cause ya gotta have it all, including: DC’s dead cow/vinyl interior and don’t stop anti-lock brakes. ) Stock, but not for long. Oops, too late. What silencer ring? (More fun than my 98 SST)

 

[kojak]

I just found out about another product that is said to really work well. I haven't tried it yet as I just heard about it on another web site but I plan to real quick.
It is called "No Touch Auto Glass Stripper" and is reported to be available at Ace Hardware. I'll let you know how it works as soon as I can get to town and pick some up.

 

[JoelPry]

Hello all, when you do get the spots off, put a coat of wax on the windows, its just like putting Rain-x on them, only cheaper

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soon to have: 2001. 5 2500QC, sport, auto, everything but leather and camper package
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