I was cleaning and waxing the van today, using a clay bar when I was all done I got around to cleaning the class. The back window was really grimy and window cleaner wouldn't cut it.
So I thought what the heck and tried the clay bar on it. I made it look like new glass, so I went around and cleaned every window.
Wow
Just thought I would pass this along, I don't think this has been mentioned before.
Got a great exterior window cleaner
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Got a great exterior window cleaner
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I tried it too. No help at all. We get hard water stains out here. It must be much different from other locations. I did the whole clay bar thing on the truck. It really was a waste of my time. I guess you all just get much worse stuff that sticks to you paint. Mine really did not need it.
Now find me something other than a glass buffer and polishing compound to clean the hard water stains.
Now find me something other than a glass buffer and polishing compound to clean the hard water stains.
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I had a bunch of tar and road grime and it took it all off.
It really looks like I put new glass in it.
It really looks like I put new glass in it.
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I had bad stains on my truck and windows from our well water. Mothers wax did a great job taking it off the paint but didn't do as well on the windows. So i used a dab of toilet bowl cleaner. 
They look brand new 
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i used this on my windows that were so fogged/scratched that its made it look hazy outside...worked wonders
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The "resurfacing buffers" can be used on the windshield, as it is soft. I have the Eastwood glass polishing kit
Not something you want to dig out for a routine cleaning. What do you do on tempered glass like side windows?
There must be something easy.
Not something you want to dig out for a routine cleaning. What do you do on tempered glass like side windows?
There must be something easy.
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Where I live now hard water stains are primarily calcium/limestone. I use plain ole vinegar mixed one part vinegar to two parts water as a window/stain remover (add a little ammonia as a drier if you like). Where I used to live iron (rust) stains were the problem. I still used the vinegar in a 50/50 water mix with great success. Used on windows only. Good quality wax would generally take care of any of these on the painted surfaces.
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PPPSSSTTT!!!!!!!... i'll let you in on a ....
Little secret, as long as you tell NO ONE, EVER!!!.
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.0000 steel wool and a little bit of clean water. I have used this on several vehicle's and home windows. You don't need to beat the stains off with the wool, just rub gently adding clean water and watch all the stains disappear. Also does wonders on stainless steel and chrome. If the stains are dumb enough to stay around, try a bit of vinegar and water mixed in a spray bottle, spray solution on remaining stains and wipe off with steel wool.
Good luck and...
don't...
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a SOUL...
Are you ready?...
Here goes...
.0000 steel wool and a little bit of clean water. I have used this on several vehicle's and home windows. You don't need to beat the stains off with the wool, just rub gently adding clean water and watch all the stains disappear. Also does wonders on stainless steel and chrome. If the stains are dumb enough to stay around, try a bit of vinegar and water mixed in a spray bottle, spray solution on remaining stains and wipe off with steel wool.
Good luck and...
don't...
tell...
a SOUL...
I'm not trying to hijack a post but check out the sweet detail job and what he uses to clean up glass.
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