Z me Pro

i have a buncha nasty crap ( not real crap, but nasty waterspot looking stuff) that WILL not come off
i have tryed everything i can think of, windex, ammonia, alcohal, scrubbing, nothing will get that **** off...
Should i try to go complain to the dealer ( the car came that way) or does anyone have a meathod that could work?

Old_Man_Wiggins

It's been said that the phosphoric acid (ph level of 2.8) contained in Coca-Cola can be used to clean all sorts of things. Using Coke on the windshield is actually an old trick, although I've honestly never had a reason to try it, so I can't speak from experience.

If you've tried everything else, then give it a shot... you never know. Pour some on and leave it sit for a few minutes. (Just be sure to put some old towels at the bottom of the windshield to soak up the excess.)

And to think we actually drink that stuff....



~OMW

KYREDP5

Three words. Stoner's Invisible Glass! Best window cleaner on earth, absoulutly will not streak, and will get almost anything off glass. Wal-Mart has it for around $4 a can.

jimyavorcik

This site might mentions Bon Ami Cleanser, but I would
be mighty cautious with this stuff...........I like to use newspaper
and Castor Super Clean..........the newspaper seems to be
slightly abrasive compared to cotton cloth. Finish off with
Rain-X.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Detailing/glass.htm

hihoslva

Almost sounds like water spots etched into the glass - this does happen.

I would try the coke idea. Possibly another harsh chemical could be used too, like a sulfuric acid - hmmm...I wonder what drain cleaner could do?

Remember, glass is nearly impervious to chemicals - not much in the way of acids (or bases) can harm it.

Test a very small, inconspicuous area first to see about possible damage.

~HH

arapau

I saw on speed channel about using claybar on glass to get rid of water spots. I would try on small area to test. Good luck.

PhotoPro5

ammonia/water mix if it's really that stubborn.

avro05

Isn't this just Windex???

PhotoPro5

Well, if it's a weak mixture, then yes. I'll use quite a bit of ammonia, with a little water. (Incidentally, this is what I use to clean the outside of the windows where I live.) Works wonders.

avro05

Where would I get plain Amonia?

Got the same problem and its a pain the *** when it rains

hihoslva

Ummm...ever been to a grocery store or supermarket?
I wouldn't expect water spots to have any effect on visibility in the rain. You might need new wiper blades also (try the auto parts store ).

~HH

Old_Man_Wiggins

Okay... although this would be a last resort kinda thing, since I'm going to assume that Z me Pro would like to solve this issue with as little cost as possible... but...

Just for informational purposes, I called a local Harmon Autoglass here in Kansas City, and a new windshield for a 2003 P5 with tint shading at the top of the window was quoted at $247.29, labor and tax included. (That also comes with a new rubber moulding.)

Of course, I would probably try getting the dealer to replace it if none of the cleaner/scrubber/acidic beverage tricks worked.


~OMW


EDIT: Z me Pro, did you use any of those "hot wax" treatments at a car wash? My last car had a problem with spotty stuff on the windshield that took a LONG time to finally wear off, but it showed up right after I tried using the "clear coat protectant" (as they called it) at one of my local car washes.

The owners manual for the Pro even says not to use these so-called "waxes" because it will seriously affect the cleanability of the windshield.

I know you said it came from the dealer like that, but it's just a thought.

~OMW

Z me Pro

no i havn't taken it through any car washes or anythign like that, I always hand wash it so no kinda wax or anything would get on the glass.

i know ammonia doesn't work but i have yet to try the coke method, ill try it when i have more free time ( i assume it is kinda messy)

Z me Pro

oh, i just remebered one thing about the spots, if you run your fingernail across the window you can feel them very faintly, therefore i assume they are on the window and not engraved into it or anything

Old_Man_Wiggins

No car wash wax, eh? Okay... I figured that was a long shot.

Hmm... I dunno, man. That almost sounds like a manufacturing defect to me. 'Tis a mystery indeed.


~OMW