How to remove hard water stains from car window

Just finished painting my 67 Riviera. ONce done i noticed heavy water stains all over the glass especially rear window. I tried everyting, Windex, compound on a orbital, vinegar but what what I found works really well was 000 steel wool. It was magic and the windows look like new. Also worked well on the hub caps too but be careful on crome.

 

On chrome use 0000 steel wool and dish soap. Works wonders.

 

X2 - 0000 steel wool...

 

Watch 0000 steel wool on the newer glass it will scratch it. I use NuGlass by Duragloss and then treat with RainX.

 

That worked too. The 000 worked faster on the glass. But i didnt try 0000 with dish soap. I will try that next time around.

 

Fabric softener works best...aka water softener. You can use it to clean the hard water stains on your shower too.:TU:

 

Here's a good read on AutoGeek too.http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/36306-tips-removing-type-i-water-spots.html

 

Thanks Guys. I will try fabric softner trick. I just use 000 steel on the shower faucets and it worked great. stuff is cheap too.

 

where can one find 000 steel wool? Automotive parts shops?

 

Yes, that's where I get it. Maybe home depot too.

And as for water spots on glass, vinegar works wonders for me and is very cheap.

 

WalMart

 

0000 steel wool is just a tad finer than 000 and not quite as harsh - available at Wallyworld,HD, Lowes, or just about any good hardware store in various grades.
A clay bar will also remove hard water spots on glass without scratching it, and it leaves a polished look !! :TU:

 

It was either Lowes or homedepot (I think both have them). It was cheap like 3 or 4 bucks for a bag. comes in very handy I find it works great on shower doors too. Try 0000 first if that does not work step down to 000. Personally i tried both and 0000 on the hard water stains in NJ just doesnt do it so i used 000 and it was great.

 

I like the fabric softener approach. I've always had luck with Purple Power. I use a large sponge and a 5 gal bucket of water. Rinse the sponge with water, spray some Purple Power on the center of the sponge and wipe half the window. Flip the sponge over and rinse the Purple Power off the window. Rinse the sponge in the clean water and wipe over the window several more times. Don't allow the Purple Power to dry on the glass.

I had a body shop teacher who thought steel wool and Windex was the answer to everything. Even though it may look good when wet and in certain light, if the light hits it at the right angle you'll see the scratches, then it's too late. Glass scratches easily. I'll use steel wool on stainless trim an chrome but never glass or aluminum trim.

 

Any hardware store sells most grades of steel wool. Why waste a trip to wally world and deal with those registers?

 

I have never scratched glass with 0000 steel wool. It is very soft.

 

x2 !! :TU:

 

0000 steel wool works on old glass. I have used it on newer cars and you can see scratches in certain light, and one car the windshield is very noticeable with oncoming headlights. Just be careful, and test a small area first.

 

Old glass is good glass I guess. Just like everything else in this world.

 

I have to agree. I've never had real glass scratch with steel wool. I scratched my watch againts a quartz counter top but steel wool does nothing to it.