Water Spots - Page 2

Yellomantis · 03-31-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyboi

I like the craftsman cause I get double duty for my $$$. For $130.00 i get a helluva vac and over 200mph of wind with no exhaust or fuels to screw up my paint. I replaced the power cord with a 50 foot heavy duty one.

Can't beat it for drying though...Wet towels are a thing of the past...No touch drying is the way to go.

I may look into picking up that craftsman vac/blower combo! I sure hope they still sell it...

Skyboi · 03-31-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellomantis

I may look into picking up that craftsman vac/blower combo! I sure hope they still sell it...

Here it is Mantis... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&sbv=Craftsman

Detachable top is used as a blower

LittleRam · 04-08-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboi

Hey Mantis...

I use my craftsman shopvac with detachable leafblower.. But really any one will do.

Clearcoat is like a lens that shows the crisp picture of the paint underneath. Think about it. The more you touch it, the more you micro scratch it.
The less you touch the clearcoat surface of your paint...the less you cloud it.

I wash my Titan, plug in my leafblower and grab a beer and dry....When dry...I wax, grab a beer and look at it.

All very easy and refreshment to boot!!

LittleRam · 04-08-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboi

Check your PM I sent you a technique for the window spots...Good luck and let me know

Would love to know what you do to remove water spots from the windows!!

Fishtracker · 04-08-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRam

Would love to know what you do to remove water spots from the windows!!

x2

I've got the same problemo.

Buildwonder · 04-08-2008, 09:45 PM

Here I come to save the day! Use a clay bar and the spots should disappear.

Slight515 · 04-08-2008, 10:39 PM

I tried glass scrub by glass science and it seemed to have worked the best so far. It hasnt removed the water spots completely but it has removed about 70% of them. Next I think I am going to try a clay bar. If that doesnt work I will go with skyboi's tips which were very helpful.

sudden urge · 04-08-2008, 11:10 PM

50/50 mix white vinegar and water.

Skyboi · 04-09-2008, 08:18 AM

Yeah guys, always start with the least aggressive method first. This way you won't run into as much trouble.

Here's the direction I'd go to get things off glass:
1. regular glass cleaner with a good scrubbing
2. Vinegar water mixture
3. Clay bar with a soapy water mix
4. 0000 steel wool (called 4 aught)
5. razor blade
6. Buff with a wool pad and light glaze.

Also...Get your wiper blades out of the way...Some cleaners will deteriorate the rubber and you won't realize they're screwed til you need them.

Hope this helps.

Bullwinkle · 04-14-2008, 09:40 AM

I've read elsewhere that if a clay bar doesn't get the water spots out, then use a paint polish & buffer.

Skyboi · 04-14-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullwinkle

I've read elsewhere that if a clay bar doesn't get the water spots out, then use a paint polish & buffer.

See above post... ^^^^^^ Last step!

Bullwinkle · 04-16-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyboi

See above post... ^^^^^^ Last step!

My point was polish would be safer than using steel wool or a razor blade, but I didn't want to come right out & say it because I appreciate the info you post & didn't want to offend you.

Skyboi · 04-16-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullwinkle

My point was polish would be safer than using steel wool or a razor blade, but I didn't want to come right out & say it because I appreciate the info you post & didn't want to offend you.

NAh! no offense taken Bullwinkle...this is mild mannered Skyboi...I'm here to enjoy.

I know that people hear steel wool and think "sandpaper, scratch, abrasive etc..." But the 4aught or 0000 is very mild and I've found that if the claybar won't take something off...the 0000 or the blade will. just don't use a ton of pressure
The trick with the blade is to get the angle almost parallel at the glass not so much close to 90 degree but like 10 degrees.

Wool works great on bug guts, sap and fly crap

timeoff2fish · 04-29-2008, 08:53 AM

Has anybody tried Barkeepers Friend for water spots on windows?

We have a black glass cooktop in our kitchen that was a complete pain to clean (the exact opposite of what I thought it would be) and somebody recommended Barkeepers Friend. Works like a charm, no hazing; the only drawback is it is a powder, like Comet, so after you polish the glass you may have to clean up excess product.

I have no idea about using it on paint. It seems it would be way too harsh.

Barkeepers Friend is available at Lowe's.

Skyboi · 04-29-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by timeoff2fish

Has anybody tried Barkeepers Friend for water spots on windows?

We have a black glass cooktop in our kitchen that was a complete pain to clean (the exact opposite of what I thought it would be) and somebody recommended Barkeepers Friend. Works like a charm, no hazing; the only drawback is it is a powder, like Comet, so after you polish the glass you may have to clean up excess product.

I have no idea about using it on paint. It seems it would be way too harsh.

Barkeepers Friend is available at Lowe's.

WOOOAAAHHH! Barkeepers friend is like COMET....Be careful here.

Go back a few posts where I explain going from mild to aggressive methods. Don't forget that Safety Glass is glass infused with plastic and can be scratched or etched if harshly cleaned. Start mild with non abrasive methods then move up to gravel. LOL!