hard water deposits
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hard water deposits
Just bought a 2001 Explorer. Spruce green paint. Anyone have a nondestructive(lol 
) method for removing hard water stains from the windows and body. Car soap and water aren't getting it done.
) method for removing hard water stains from the windows and body. Car soap and water aren't getting it done.
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Trying looking for a shower door spot/hard water remover for the windows (spray it into a cloth so not to get it on the paint). As for the paint, find a good cleaner, polish and wax setup (Maguires makes a good system). This should help but sometimes once you get hard water spots on your paint it eches the paint and will never come completely out.
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for the windows, I'd try a white vinegar or white vinegar/water solution before any radical chemical cleaners. as the last poster said, you may end up polishing the paint with a reputable cleaner/wax system.
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Thanks guys, I know the polishing/rubbing compound/cleaners will remove the deposits. But those are the kind that no matter how little still remove a bit of the clear coat. A lot of elbow grease involved in that process too. I realize that the stains are actually etched into the paint and that polishing them out might be the only answer. Was looking to see if anyone had some sort of home remedy I might try first. Will try the vinegar on the windows. Thanx again.
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I recommend the Mequiars for the paint. I've had very good experiences using it. I'll have to try the vinegar on the glass - never heard that one. The only way I have ever gotten water spots off glass was either using Turtle Wax rubbing compound in the paste form - or using 4-aught (sp?) steel wool. The steel wool takes a lot of work to get the glass clean - I hate that way... 
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Best thing I've found to get out water spots and restore paint luster is 3M's Fill-N-Glaze or Hand Glaze. Not only will it remove your water spots, but it will also bring back a smooth, clean and shinier finish to your paint. Apply only by hand - NOT by buffer, etc. You can pick this up at most auto body shops. It works well and isn't as labor intensive as most other polishing compounds, etc. Then you can seal it all up with a good wax - no need for a cleaner/wax since you'll now be working with a good finish.
