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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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hey guys quick question, after being out of the honda scene for 4 years i got back in picking up a 4 door ls for daily driving...anyways the cars windows have really bad water spots on the windows and ive tried alot of things to remove the water spots but with no luck, was wondering if you guys could recomend a product of some sort that could help me remove this crap!!!

thanks in advance!!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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White vinegar. Do not dilute. Wear gloves.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Your local autoparts store will sell a gritty cream to get rid of spots (on glass only)
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ae86erinvegas &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey guys quick question, after being out of the honda scene for 4 years i got back in picking up a 4 door ls for daily driving...anyways the cars windows have really bad water spots on the windows and ive tried alot of things to remove the water spots but with no luck, was wondering if you guys could recomend a product of some sort that could help me remove this crap!!!

thanks in advance!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Fine Grade Steel Wool
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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Vinegar should do the trick, and as was stated earlier.......wear gloves.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Wont any grit Steel wool scratch the glass?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sweetsystem &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wont any grit Steel wool scratch the glass? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, I had the exact issue on my windows and went to the hardware store to look for some type of solvent or remedy. The reason why I went to a hardware store was because every type of cleaner found at the auto parts stores were useless. Anyhow, I picked up a sack of Fine Grit steel wool and went to town. Came off without a problem, or a scratch.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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There is the possiblity of scratching. You can also use vinegar as stated, or try polishing them with a buffer.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Just use ammonia.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Now that we are on the subject. My windshield glass is the factory original and I was wondering if there is any way of removing all the swirly marks and windshield wiper marks on the glass WITHOUT replacing it. Is there any known Glass polishing system available?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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try sigma aldrich and get 100% ethanol and that **** will come right off. i had to do this many times with my glass ware for organic chemistry lab and ethanol worked like a charm. see it pays to be a chemistry geek
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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What is Sigma Aldrich? Can this be purchased at Home Depot? Or Where?
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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What you need is called glass polish/cleaner at the parts store. It is a VERY light, fine abrasive paste that will clean everything off your glass.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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To the guys who suggested white vinegar, do you use the regular 5% eating kind or some kind of stronger kind? All I've ever seen is 5%.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Try ammonia. Then some clay magic or any clay system. My girlfriend had the same problem. Went to the car wash place and they cleaned it up by claying it.
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