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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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i just picked up an EG about a week ago. the the windows and glass have hardcore water stains. i washed the car twice already and they just wouldn't come off. what can i use to take care of this problem?
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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use some CLR or ask ur mom wut she uses to clean the hardwater stains on the shower door
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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windex and steelwool.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by imola-red dc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">windex and steelwool. </TD></TR></TABLE>

wouldnt the steelwool scratch the window? imma go with the CLR idea.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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no don't

there's a better one out there called "glass scrub"

u can pick it up at a local kragen. follow the instructions.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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i think i'm going to try the glass scrub thing. what's CLR?
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ieatrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think i'm going to try the glass scrub thing. what's CLR?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Calcium Lime Rust

It dissolves stuff like that.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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CLR work wonder
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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ive always used steelwool and windex and it worked great for me. it was a little trick my buddy told me when he used to detail for benz.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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you can also use vinegar. detail shops use this to remove hard water stains from the paint and windows.

and google'd it and found this
http://www.ehow.com/tips_17643.html
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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just picked up some glass scrub! man this **** works wonders. i'll post pics when i'm done
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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word

glad you followed my advice
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ieatrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just picked up some glass scrub! man this **** works wonders. i'll post pics when i'm done </TD></TR></TABLE>
please post pix! my windows have teh worst hard-water spots, and i used clr, but u have to scrub so hard! also, where did u get that stuff from???
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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i'm trying to find my digicam. my glass is so clear, it looks invisible! oh btw, u can get glass scrub at your local kragens.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ieatrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm trying to find my digicam. my glass is so clear, it looks invisible! oh btw, u can get glass scrub at your local kragens.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what i want!!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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i use a razor blade.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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windex + microfiber towels
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