Stains on Windows

drdre8424 · 08-10-2011, 06:39 AM

does anyone know of anything that removes the hard water stains (i think) from the windshield and rear window? i already tried windex and rain-x glass cleaner. the rear window is the worst, it just permantley looks dirty, especially at night.

DjSquall · 08-10-2011, 06:47 AM

If it's really a hard water stain, vinegar works great. That's what keeps your cutlery at the restaurant shiny

but windex should do just fine. Any glass cleaner really.

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 07:06 AM

Clay, also polish. Griots sells clay and pads specifically for glass if you want to check them out.

Next time you wash, make sure to use some sealant on the rear glass or apply rainx.

Hambone1 · 08-10-2011, 09:48 AM

Use window cleaner and newspaper to wipe clean. I know it sounds weird, but that's what dealerships do on their windows. Will not smear or leave behind ink

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 10:00 AM

^^ that's not a terrible idea as newspaper is a mild abrasive. but makes your hand black and kinda messy and ghetto.

not sure why windex doesnt just release a clear formula (not that vinegar stinky shitt they released). i use Griot's WindowCleaner as well.

onzedge · 08-10-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Clay, also polish. Griots sells clay and pads specifically for glass if you want to check them out.

Next time you wash, make sure to use some sealant on the rear glass or apply rainx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ that's not a terrible idea as newspaper is a mild abrasive. but makes your hand black and kinda messy and ghetto.

not sure why windex doesnt just release a clear formula (not that vinegar stinky shitt they released). i use Griot's WindowCleaner as well.

Mr. Kenchan,

What is your commission rate?

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Mr. Kenchan,

What is your commission rate?

good morning mr.onzedge with keen eyes!

no commission...

toxik · 08-10-2011, 10:55 AM

I used Griot's windowcleaner when love stains were accidentally produced on a glass window of an expensive hotel. worked great

TX_370 · 08-10-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the info, been dealing with this as well.

onzedge · 08-10-2011, 11:57 AM

I do not know what it is about the 370z glass, but it is extremely difficult to get completely clean and it seems unusually prone to spotting.

gurneyeagle · 08-10-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Clay, also polish. Griots sells clay and pads specifically for glass if you want to check them out.

Next time you wash, make sure to use some sealant on the rear glass or apply rainx.

The Griot's Glass Polish works great on water stains. My wife's MDX had some really bad stains from being doused by the sprinkler system at her office before they finally adjusted the nozzles.

I used my 3" buffer and the special pads with the polish, and the stains were gone.

Glass Polish - Glass Cleaning - Car Care - Griot's Garage

And no, I'm not a paid spokeman for Griot's either, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

happytheman · 08-10-2011, 01:10 PM

I wonder if a touch of lemon juice on newspaper will work?

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The Griot's Glass Polish works great on water stains. My wife's MDX had some really bad stains from being doused by the sprinkler system at her office before they finally adjusted the nozzles.

I used my 3" buffer and the special pads with the polish, and the stains were gone.

Glass Polish - Glass Cleaning - Car Care - Griot's Garage

And no, I'm not a paid spokeman for Griot's either, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

BeachZTT · 08-10-2011, 01:43 PM

When nothing else works, this will. I had an issue with my Z32TT when I first got it and nothing else I tried would take the cloudy stains off. I keep a can in my garage. Thanks to TwinTurbo.net for the find...
Barkeepers Friend Read "non-abrasive".

gurneyeagle · 08-10-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachZTT

When nothing else works, this will. I had an issue with my Z32TT when I first got it and nothing else I tried would take the cloudy stains off. I keep a can in my garage. Thanks to TwinTurbo.net for the find...
Barkeepers Friend Read "non-abrasive".

I've read Bon Ami will do the same thing and you can pick it up at a grocery store.

08-10-2011, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
drdre8424 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Posts: 133 Drives: 09 Pearl 370z Auto Rep Power: 0	Stains on Windows does anyone know of anything that removes the hard water stains (i think) from the windshield and rear window? i already tried windex and rain-x glass cleaner. the rear window is the worst, it just permantley looks dirty, especially at night.

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Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 15	Use window cleaner and newspaper to wipe clean. I know it sounds weird, but that's what dealerships do on their windows. Will not smear or leave behind ink __________________ Axis Angle 20" Powdercoated/GTR Start Button/Alpine Type R/Nismo CBE/K&N Drop Ins/Mishimoto Post MAF Hoses/Illuminated Kick Plates/Z1 15 mm Fr and 20 mm R spacers/SoundStream 7" Touch Screen/Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars

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TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 29	Thanks for the info, been dealing with this as well. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	I do not know what it is about the 370z glass, but it is extremely difficult to get completely clean and it seems unusually prone to spotting. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 37 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 23	If it's really a hard water stain, vinegar works great. That's what keeps your cutlery at the restaurant shiny but windex should do just fine. Any glass cleaner really.

08-10-2011, 07:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Clay, also polish. Griots sells clay and pads specifically for glass if you want to check them out. Next time you wash, make sure to use some sealant on the rear glass or apply rainx.

08-10-2011, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ that's not a terrible idea as newspaper is a mild abrasive. but makes your hand black and kinda messy and ghetto. not sure why windex doesnt just release a clear formula (not that vinegar stinky shitt they released). i use Griot's WindowCleaner as well.

08-10-2011, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	When nothing else works, this will. I had an issue with my Z32TT when I first got it and nothing else I tried would take the cloudy stains off. I keep a can in my garage. Thanks to TwinTurbo.net for the find... Barkeepers Friend Read "non-abrasive". __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

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