Cleaning and Stain Removal - window water spots impossible to remove
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josh3423
12-24-05, 12:47 AM
I'm trying to remove very hard water spots on some old windows. I've used Ammonia, vinegar and a steel wool pad on a 1-inch section to see if that at least works. So do I need some like Acid eating product or something?!!?!?!?
Docduck
12-24-05, 07:28 AM
You may want to stay away from the steel wool even fine on windows it may scratch. You may want to try a CLR product diluted at the reccomended levels on the bottle. Try a microfiber towel when using it make sure you wear chemical resistant gloves when trying. I wouldnt leave the product on long and make sure there is nothing it is going to splash on or drip on that it may damage.
I did some checking most CLR products can be used on glasses/windows so just read the back of the label to make sure.
You can find these products at your local home improvement store or online.
I did some checking most CLR products can be used on glasses/windows so just read the back of the label to make sure.
You can find these products at your local home improvement store or online.
twelvepole
12-24-05, 02:00 PM
Acid rain tends to etch windows. This damage is permanent.
josh3423
12-24-05, 02:58 PM
The windows have overhead and I don't think acid rain can get to it the rain would have to be coming almost sideways. My friend who owns the house tells me it's from the sprinkler system and I think he said it's chloride or something, but I thought the sprinkler system used plain water. I'm going to try the Zaino glass cleaner + polish (Z12 if I can remember) thier wax (actually chemical polymers are the best in the world) they say they havn't found a stain that Z12 couldn't tackle.
Anyways I will try the CLR which he has at his house. This will be my last atempt and maybe I will try Aceton while I'm at it :)
Thx.
Anyways I will try the CLR which he has at his house. This will be my last atempt and maybe I will try Aceton while I'm at it :)
Thx.
mitch17
12-25-05, 06:21 AM
Once you have the window clean, put a coat of automotive wax on it and the stain won't come back as easily.