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    water spots on glass

    any suggestions on how to rid all my glass of water spots! can't seem to get rid of them no matter what I do.

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    Re: water spots on glass

    Did a search on google, a few people have said claying worked and also vinegar. It says you can mix the vinegar 1:1 with water but some are trying it straight on so i'd suggest trying it with water first.
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    Re: water spots on glass

    Sounds like a hard water area problem like me, if you chamois or micro fibre it off before it dries....
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    Re: water spots on glass

    have you tried autoglym fast glass or the glass cream they do?

    To avoid spots, you could rinse it down with filtered water - I use a rinse pimp: http://www.rinsepimp.co.uk/
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    Post Re: water spots on glass

    Clay barring is REAL good, some use a very FINE steel wool too. I have recently switched from McGuires Last Touch for all surfaces including glass.(micro fiber towel). Now we use McGuires Ultimate Detail. It can be used to wipe EVERYTHING down just before a showing or anytime. Inexpensive, and it really works-- on ALL surfaces. Sound too good to be true? It gives rubber just the right sheen too! Do I have this right Mike?
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    Re: water spots on glass

    Razor blade with last touch by Maguire’s
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    Re: water spots on glass

    Anyone know of a good detailing service in the DC,MD,VA area
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    Re: water spots on glass

    Quote Originally Posted by harrison View Post
    Now we use McGuires Ultimate Detail. It can be used to wipe EVERYTHING down just before a showing or anytime. Inexpensive, and it really works-- on ALL surfaces. Sound too good to be true? It gives rubber just the right sheen too!
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    Question Re: water spots on glass

    Imagine seeing this through the water spots.
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    Re: water spots on glass

    Zaino Z12 does wonder on glass with spots. Nothing removes spots like it.

    http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...duct_Code=Z-12
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