Problems cleaning windsheild

Having some problems with my windsheild, after just cleaning my car and washing windows and so forth, I noticed that night that my windsheild appeared to have waterspots on it. When I tried to rub it off w/ my finger, nothing happened. Does anyone know what this could be and how to fix it.
Thanks
Rob

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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

Alot of crud builds up on the windshield. A mild abrasive like the Zaino Z-12 will break it down. Even something such as "Bar Keepers Friend" will work. If the build up is really bad you may need to use a buffer to get it done well enough.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

I had a brand new windshield put on my car for $180. That was the best thing I have EVE done IMHO. The glass is CRYSTAL clear, not little chips, no little tiny spots only visible in the sun, nothing like that. If those spots drive you cazy enough, look into a new windshield. It's actually very easy to replace and you can't tell it was done when it's over.

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1987 Flame Metallic Red IROC-Z Camaro. LT1 motor installed. http://home.attbi.com/~markolc

What do you mean by "Bar Keepers Friend"??

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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

It is the brand name of the product and is a mild abrasive cleanser similar to AJAX or Comet household cleansers.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

What about anything I could find at AutoZone or even Wal-Mart

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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

Possibly a mild polishing compound. It takes a mild abrasive and sometimes even a buffer to get out the really ground in crud out of the glass.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

Just use lots of windex with some fine steel wool and rub it a little, then do the windows like normal. NO, this wont scratch the glass either.

or.... if u live in a state that will replace the front windsheild for free... break it... (like FL, the insurance will pay FREE! the replacement of a new front windshield)

no no... don't do that.. i wouldn't want to scan an insurance company

I'll have to try some of these suggestions, I'm off work tomorrow!!! Thanks for the input!

Rob

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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

Be sure to post your results. I have the same exact problem on my new 2002 with only 2000 miles.

Don't sweat it bro, I got some Z-12 right here that you can use whenever see you next. You should have said something to me at walmart last week, I would have hooked you up. We'll give it a try next time I see ya. http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif

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'00 Black Z28 M6
--T-tops, Hurst, MTI Clear Lid w/ K&N, SLP Loudmouth, BMR STB, Eibach ProKit, SLP Grille, Chrome Ten-Spoke SS wheels--

Haven't gotten a chance to try any suggestions yet. Working can wear a guy out!!

Jason - I just noticed them the other day.....why weren't you out there today??

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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

use a piece of steel wool and some glass cleaner. spray the windshield down with glass cleaner and scrub with a piece of steel wool this will remove anything that is on there and will not scrach the glass. I used to be a detailer at a Chevy Dealership so i know this works.

I imagine that a mix of Dawn/Joy and water would remove them. They just sound like hard water spots.

Using newspaper instead of rags/paper towels really makes a big difference too!

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JSK333:
I imagine that a mix of Dawn/Joy and water would remove them. They just sound like hard water spots.

Using newspaper instead of rags/paper towels really makes a big difference too!

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Are you saying you use newspaper instead of rags to clean your windows??


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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed

I just cleaned an enormous number of water spots off all my windows. I put some vinegar into a spray bottle and sprayed the windows then let it work a few minutes. I just wiped them off with paper towels and the spots were gone. This worked for big spots on the paint too.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Beefcake61:

Are you saying you use newspaper instead of rags to clean your windows??


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Ya i've been doing that for a while, works great no streaks.

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Chris
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'98 Black Z28 M6
Lid, EGR Mod, Borla Exhaust
SLP Short Throw & Knob
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CPFarhood:
Ya i've been doing that for a while, works great no streaks.

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No streaks ay, I might have to give that a try. I can't seem the get the streaks out!!

Rob


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1999 Z-28 Camaro
T-Tops, 6 speed