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hopesanddreams · 07-15-2013, 08:00 PM

Trying to clean up the 97 dodge i bought a couple months ago. One thing that has been bugging me is the water spots/stains on the outside of the windows. I've scrubbed and used different glass cleaners but nothing is working. Someone told me once that you can buff a window. Has anyone else tried this or have any other solutions to getting rid of the water spots?

*RascalMafia* · 07-15-2013, 08:11 PM

Vinegar usually works, if not you can sand/buff a window. Just like paint.

6.4 F-350 · 07-15-2013, 08:13 PM

50/50 iso alcohol and distilled water, works awsome.

hopesanddreams · 07-15-2013, 08:17 PM

is there any special compound to use when buffing?

*RascalMafia* · 07-15-2013, 08:32 PM

Zaino glass polish is the only thing I've ever used (no buffer). I've seen it done with a buffer, but that's a do at your own risk. Heat can cause it to crack, too much pressure can also cause it to crack. I'd try the Zaino first...

hopesanddreams · 07-15-2013, 08:44 PM

Ok, cool. Thanks!

Fox_91 · 07-19-2013, 11:06 AM

alcohol and water 1:1 ratio works well, have heard of somebody clay barring their window before...not sure how that turned out for them.

*Bob Wagner* · 07-19-2013, 11:26 AM

Barkeepers cheap and easy

turboram · 07-19-2013, 09:32 PM

If I could figure out how to get this helmet off I would just lick them clean for you

CSnyder · 07-19-2013, 09:42 PM

as said alcohol/water mix and use old newspapers for washing and drying it.

displacedtexan · 07-23-2013, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox_91

alcohol and water 1:1 ratio works well, have heard of somebody clay barring their window before...not sure how that turned out for them.

Turned out great.

20dirtymax03 · 07-27-2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSnyder

as said alcohol/water mix and use old newspapers for washing and drying it.

what he said

randal07 · 07-28-2013, 12:01 AM

I just wax mine to get the water spots off.

Verdorbene69 · 07-28-2013, 08:24 AM

Simple Green....

07metallicgreen · 07-28-2013, 05:14 PM

paint thinner might work???

REALTRUCK · 08-04-2013, 04:41 PM

Mothers Chrome polish works great on glass also.

Ranchmgr · 08-08-2013, 05:25 PM

I've read a lot about body shops using 0000 steel wool with glass cleaner for bad water spots on glass. I have not tried it but if ya google it a lot of people swear by it.

07-15-2013, 08:00 PM	#1
hopesanddreams Name: hopesanddreams Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salem, indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 106	window cleaning question Trying to clean up the 97 dodge i bought a couple months ago. One thing that has been bugging me is the water spots/stains on the outside of the windows. I've scrubbed and used different glass cleaners but nothing is working. Someone told me once that you can buff a window. Has anyone else tried this or have any other solutions to getting rid of the water spots? __________________ 01 24v 5spd..bone stock turd 02 LB7 ZF6- SBDD- Danville Performance SOLD

07-15-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
RascalMafia Name: RascalMafia Title: heyyyyyyy girrrrrrrl Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middle GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,514	Vinegar usually works, if not you can sand/buff a window. Just like paint. __________________ '18 Chevy 2500 '14 Cruze Diesel '04 Lincoln Towncar '01 F350 7.3 / ZF6

07-15-2013, 08:13 PM	#3
6.4 F-350 Name: 6.4 F-350 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandstone MN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,730	50/50 iso alcohol and distilled water, works awsome. __________________ 2012 Mega cab almost bone stock. 2008 F-350 Sold Spartan AFE 1998 Dodge someday pullin truck

07-15-2013, 08:17 PM	#4
hopesanddreams Name: hopesanddreams Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salem, indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 106	is there any special compound to use when buffing? __________________ 01 24v 5spd..bone stock turd 02 LB7 ZF6- SBDD- Danville Performance SOLD

07-15-2013, 08:32 PM	#5
RascalMafia Name: RascalMafia Title: heyyyyyyy girrrrrrrl Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middle GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,514	Zaino glass polish is the only thing I've ever used (no buffer). I've seen it done with a buffer, but that's a do at your own risk. Heat can cause it to crack, too much pressure can also cause it to crack. I'd try the Zaino first... __________________ '18 Chevy 2500 '14 Cruze Diesel '04 Lincoln Towncar '01 F350 7.3 / ZF6

07-15-2013, 08:44 PM	#6
hopesanddreams Name: hopesanddreams Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salem, indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 106	Ok, cool. Thanks! __________________ 01 24v 5spd..bone stock turd 02 LB7 ZF6- SBDD- Danville Performance SOLD

07-19-2013, 11:06 AM	#7
Fox_91 Name: Fox_91 Title: Stihl Slinger Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,122	alcohol and water 1:1 ratio works well, have heard of somebody clay barring their window before...not sure how that turned out for them. __________________ 1997 Rusty 12 v with a flatbed 2011 GMC All Terrain 6.2 gas 1998 Tacoma, coon hunting buggy.

07-19-2013, 11:26 AM	#8
Bob Wagner Name: Bob Wagner Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,750	Barkeepers cheap and easy __________________ http://smartypower.com 2001 Cummins 2009 Challenger SRT8 6speed

07-19-2013, 09:32 PM	#9
turboram Name: turboram Title: spinny shiny things Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: oh Member`s Gallery Posts: 646	If I could figure out how to get this helmet off I would just lick them clean for you __________________ 70 dodge powerwagon 3" lps puller "Frank"

07-19-2013, 09:42 PM	#10
CSnyder Name: CSnyder Title: Snyder-Motorsports Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,278	as said alcohol/water mix and use old newspapers for washing and drying it. __________________ Alot of my life is easier thanks to Mumau Diesel! and Goerend Transmission There is a HUGE difference between cocky and confident when it comes to engine building.

07-28-2013, 08:24 AM	#14
Verdorbene69 Name: Verdorbene69 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2013 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8	Simple Green....

07-28-2013, 05:14 PM	#15
07metallicgreen Name: 07metallicgreen Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smicksburg, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 24	paint thinner might work???

08-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#16
REALTRUCK Name: REALTRUCK Title: clean and lean Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: willard. ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 29	Mothers Chrome polish works great on glass also. __________________ 1994 ram 2500, 4 wheel drive, 97.000 miles, ddp stage 3 injectors, 4 gsk, 60 lb springs, 191 dvs, fluidamper, bd pulse exhaust manifold, bullydog exhaust 4 inch 305 ss turbo back, kdp tabbed, maxspool billet pushrods, aem brute force intake,

08-08-2013, 05:25 PM	#17
Ranchmgr Name: Ranchmgr Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spring Branch TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 37	I've read a lot about body shops using 0000 steel wool with glass cleaner for bad water spots on glass. I have not tried it but if ya google it a lot of people swear by it. __________________ 2007 Megacab dually 4x4 5.9 auto