Who knows a lot about car detailing?

"911e46z06" (911e46z06) 10/08/2013 at 22:48 • Filed to: None

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Hey Oppo, I did something dumb yesterday and washed my M3 out in the sun. I thought it turned out OK, but when I went to drive it today I noticed some water spots on the passenger-side windows.

I've tried 3 different types of window cleaner. I've tried distilled water. I've even tried vinegar/distilled water mix. And the damn spots won't come off now matter how long I let the various fluids sit on the window and no matter how hard I scrub. Anyone have any advice? Have a 930 for your trouble.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:50

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Rub it until your arm falls off with a only slightly damp rag. If its too wet it won't rub out the spots. Then, dry it. That seems to work for me, and if it doesn't for you, well shit.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:50

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Have you tried cleaning the other side of the glass? I worked in a detailing shop for about 4 months, and we had a special cloth for the windows, which stayed in its own pail.

Sn210 > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:54

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I haven't used it, but has anyone tried glass clay?

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:56

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Check out the /Drive clean stuff. I bet you'll find your answer there:

http://drive.jalopnik.com/tag/drive-clea…

Frank Grimes > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:56

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Try warm vinegar maybe?

911e46z06 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/08/2013 at 22:57

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Lol. Yeah, I had a moment a while ago where I realized it may just be on the other side of the glass, and my heart sank and I felt like a dumbass. Not the case though.

911e46z06 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/08/2013 at 22:57

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Tried it man. I've been at it for over an hour.

911e46z06 > Sn210 10/08/2013 at 22:58

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I didn't even know that was a thing. There may be a trip to O'Reilly in my near future.

911e46z06 > Frank Grimes 10/08/2013 at 22:59

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Interesting idea. I tried the vinegar, but didn't warm it up.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 22:59

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Howabout this?

Sn210 > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:01

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Good luck! And let us know if it works

911e46z06 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/08/2013 at 23:01

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That could work. I'll probably just wash it again before I resort to burning it though.

911e46z06 > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 10/08/2013 at 23:03

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Negative. I've been looking at all kinds of tutorials and stuff online, but not finding much I haven't tried.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:03

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Whatever floats your boat

fin elliott > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:08

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Try an alcohol free glass cleaner(believe einszett sells one). Spray on desired area, and GENTLY use razor blade at a 45 degree angle to the glass over the spray. Idea is that it will take off anything that isn't part of the glass.

911e46z06 > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:09

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No dice :(

911e46z06 > fin elliott 10/08/2013 at 23:13

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Razor blades are scary. Would that tear up the tint?

Checkin' Pockets > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:28

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Ummm. Tints on the inside homie. Amarite?

Checkin' Pockets > Sn210 10/08/2013 at 23:31

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One of the videos someone posted about window detailing showed it in use. Seems like a good deal. Rub it on and itll remove all kinds of stuck on crap. Just like regular clay bar. I also learned there was windshield polish to resurface the glass. Had no idea. THANKS OPPO!

Frank Grimes > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:34

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Next step would be clay bar methinks.

Ferrero1911 > Sn210 10/08/2013 at 23:41

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I was going to say to try clay bar. I didn't know they had special clay for glass though.

lonestranger > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:43

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I've never tried "glass cleaning clay", only clay designed for paint. I'd try the glass clay if I were you.

What I have tried (I was a professional detailer for many years) is extra fine steel wool.

Yes, steel wool. On glass (and chrome). It won't scratch, so long as it's extra fine (#000) or finer.

If the clay doesn't work, try the steel wool. If that doesn't do it, the water spots are likely etched into the glass, and there's no repair for that.

fin elliott > 911e46z06 10/08/2013 at 23:45

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I don't think so, as you have the lubrication of the glass cleaner plus the fact that the razor blade is at an angle. I take no responsibility for messed up tint, though!

911e46z06 > fin elliott 10/09/2013 at 01:09

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Fair enough. If I can't find anything at the auto parts place that takes care of it I'll give it a shot.

911e46z06 > Checkin' Pockets 10/09/2013 at 01:11

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Hell if I know

911e46z06 > lonestranger 10/09/2013 at 01:13

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Interesting

My92SSEisn'taTardis > Checkin' Pockets 10/09/2013 at 02:20

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The windshield polish is superfine Cerium Oxide compound usually, and its best left to someone who knows what they are doing as I haven't seen an idiot proof application developed yet.....just like cutting compounds and a single orbit buffer are not a newbie detailers best friend