hard waterspots on glass - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ibiza21 · 05-22-2009, 12:47 AM

i have a 09 335 that was washed for the first time, the car has never seen rain and always in the garage. my father took it out while i was at work and the sprinklers went on and it was 80 degrees now i have water spots all over my passanger windows. i used compound wax and bmw nano wax with micro fiber but its still there, Any sugesstiones please help!

Thanks!

eclipsisNA · 05-22-2009, 01:41 AM

Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover. You have to call them to order it, as it's not on their website.

armoredsaint · 05-23-2009, 10:14 PM

vinegar and water mix

ibiza21 · 05-23-2009, 11:32 PM

I tried vinegar with newspaper and still didnt remove them, any sugestions???

Thanks!

Frank@M-Force_Design · 05-23-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ibiza21

I tried vinegar with newspaper and still didnt remove them, any sugestions???

Thanks!

use a Porter Cable with White Pad and Poli-Seal!

ibiza21 · 05-24-2009, 02:11 PM

i already used compound wax and the bmw nano wax, all it did was make the car shiny. water spots are still there???

I read about the poli-seal and it doesnt say anywhere about removing water spots.

328i · 05-24-2009, 03:22 PM

What kind of compound wax are u using? A wax and a compound are two completely different things, a compound is made to cut out defects in paint and wax is for protection. The water must have etched the glass, but you should be able to polish it out, most likely need to use a buffer and a polish. Water sprinklers can cause some bad etching, have u inspected the paint under light?

OtherAggie · 05-24-2009, 05:53 PM

+1 on Chemical Guys' water spot remover. It's paint-friendly so you can just rinse it with the hose. I live in a pretty hard-water area. It's always worked on the car for me.

If that doesn't work, there's a product called WinSol 55 used by professional window-washers that will probably do the trick. I've only used it on residential glass, but it's pretty effective. I wouldn't get it on the paint, though - you can actually feel it burning if you get it on your skin, so mask off the paint & wear gloves. And shoes with tops. And a haz-mat suit.

ibiza21 · 05-24-2009, 06:03 PM

the compound i used was turtle wax with compound. I buffed off the waters spots off the paint its just the window that its etched into!!!

ToadHollow · 05-24-2009, 08:01 PM

1/1 distilled white vinegar & distilled water. It really does work well if you give it time to penetrate the water etch.

You could also clay the windshield if you haven't already.

328i · 05-25-2009, 12:40 AM

I would do as others here suggested and try the distilled water/vinegar. That turtle wax compound is some harsh stuff, definitely wouldn't recommend using it on your paint again, and I'm surprised it's not taking the etching off the glass. Where in NJ are you from?

ibiza21 · 05-25-2009, 01:08 AM

im wondering since i waxed the windows twice with the nano wax is that why the vinegar and water mix wont work???
I am trying to figure out the best way to remove the etched spots as right now its protected by wax the vinegar and water beads off the window???

Thanks!

ToadHollow · 05-25-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ibiza21

im wondering since i waxed the windows twice with the nano wax is that why the vinegar and water mix wont work???
I am trying to figure out the best way to remove the etched spots as right now its protected by wax the vinegar and water beads off the window???

Thanks!

Put the water/vinegar mix onto the cloth and then apply it. It's going to take plenty of rubbing but the end result should be worth it.

328i · 05-25-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibiza21

im wondering since i waxed the windows twice with the nano wax is that why the vinegar and water mix wont work???
I am trying to figure out the best way to remove the etched spots as right now its protected by wax the vinegar and water beads off the window???

Thanks!

Vinegar is acidic so I don't think the wax is keeping it from getting to the etched spots, but if you want to be sure you can use rubbing alcohol before hand to remove any wax on the window.

200Duece · 05-25-2009, 02:39 PM

windex and steelewool

ibiza21 · 05-26-2009, 11:39 PM

I used vinegar with dish sponge(yellow and green one) and it took all the etched spots off leaving no scratches or stains looks brand spanking new!

finished off with glass polish and now i have a glossy look

ToadHollow · 05-26-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ibiza21

I used vinegar with dish sponge(yellow and green one) and it took all the etched spots off leaving no scratches or stains looks brand spanking new!

finished off with glass polish and now i have a glossy look

See? You learn something new every day!

dr.jay · 05-27-2009, 08:00 AM

I belive detailedimage.com has CG Water Spot Remover

lopealle · 05-27-2009, 08:37 PM

i have some hard water marks myself any suggestions

ToadHollow · 05-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

i have some hard water marks myself any suggestions

I think using a snow plow rather than your car would be a great start!

lopealle · 05-27-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

I think using a snow plow rather than your car would be a great start!

i didnt use it for a snow plow. the snow was really high though.

ToadHollow · 05-27-2009, 08:48 PM

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i didnt use it for a snow plow. the snow was really high though.

I was just kiddin' bro ........

Do you really have the water spots?

05-22-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	hard waterspots on glass i have a 09 335 that was washed for the first time, the car has never seen rain and always in the garage. my father took it out while i was at work and the sprinklers went on and it was 80 degrees now i have water spots all over my passanger windows. i used compound wax and bmw nano wax with micro fiber but its still there, Any sugesstiones please help! Thanks!
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05-22-2009, 01:41 AM	#2
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,892 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover. You have to call them to order it, as it's not on their website. __________________

05-23-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
armoredsaint Major Drives: 2009 E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: OH Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 E92 M-Sport [4.50] 2006 BMW 330i [5.00]	vinegar and water mix __________________ 2009 E92 335i ///M-Sport / Black Sapphire Metallic / Black / 6MT / Glacier Trim / Comfort / Nav+HD Radio / iPod+USB / Cold Mods: Pinnacle Tint 50+35 / RD Angel Eyes / Mtec Foglights / 1w LED side markers / M3 Lip Spoiler

05-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#4
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	i tried vinegar I tried vinegar with newspaper and still didnt remove them, any sugestions??? Thanks!

05-24-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	is that the same as waxing?? i already used compound wax and the bmw nano wax, all it did was make the car shiny. water spots are still there??? I read about the poli-seal and it doesnt say anywhere about removing water spots.

05-24-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
328i Colonel Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (13)	What kind of compound wax are u using? A wax and a compound are two completely different things, a compound is made to cut out defects in paint and wax is for protection. The water must have etched the glass, but you should be able to polish it out, most likely need to use a buffer and a polish. Water sprinklers can cause some bad etching, have u inspected the paint under light? __________________

05-24-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
OtherAggie Private Drives: monaco '07 e90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southwest USA Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	+1 on Chemical Guys' water spot remover. It's paint-friendly so you can just rinse it with the hose. I live in a pretty hard-water area. It's always worked on the car for me. If that doesn't work, there's a product called WinSol 55 used by professional window-washers that will probably do the trick. I've only used it on residential glass, but it's pretty effective. I wouldn't get it on the paint, though - you can actually feel it burning if you get it on your skin, so mask off the paint & wear gloves. And shoes with tops. And a haz-mat suit.

05-24-2009, 06:03 PM	#9
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	turtle compound wax the compound i used was turtle wax with compound. I buffed off the waters spots off the paint its just the window that its etched into!!!

05-24-2009, 08:01 PM	#10
ToadHollow RECOVERING E90POST ADDICT Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5,058 iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [4.00]	1/1 distilled white vinegar & distilled water. It really does work well if you give it time to penetrate the water etch. You could also clay the windshield if you haven't already. __________________ SOLD 05/07/2010 "Austin BMWs"/ "Detailed Pics"

05-25-2009, 12:40 AM	#11
328i Colonel Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (13)	I would do as others here suggested and try the distilled water/vinegar. That turtle wax compound is some harsh stuff, definitely wouldn't recommend using it on your paint again, and I'm surprised it's not taking the etching off the glass. Where in NJ are you from? __________________

05-25-2009, 01:08 AM	#12
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	wonder if this is why??? im wondering since i waxed the windows twice with the nano wax is that why the vinegar and water mix wont work??? I am trying to figure out the best way to remove the etched spots as right now its protected by wax the vinegar and water beads off the window??? Thanks!

05-25-2009, 02:39 PM	#15
200Duece Colonel Drives: '73 2002,'12 X5 35d,'12 335 SL Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca Posts: 2,552 iTrader: (5)	windex and steelewool

05-26-2009, 11:39 PM	#16
ibiza21 Tiesto Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	I used vinegar with dish sponge(yellow and green one) and it took all the etched spots off leaving no scratches or stains looks brand spanking new! finished off with glass polish and now i have a glossy look

05-27-2009, 08:00 AM	#18
dr.jay Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenwood Always Up to No Good Posts: 469 iTrader: (1)	I belive detailedimage.com has CG Water Spot Remover __________________ "Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don't tell me that you're innocent. Admit what you did"

05-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#19
lopealle Resident Black Guy Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 2,254 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [5.00]	i have some hard water marks myself any suggestions Attached Images

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