Show and Shine / Paint and Body Care Washing, polishing, detailing, paint care, etc.

Rubbing compound for glass - Does it exist? HELP

Old Apr 19, 2003 | 07:02 PM
  #1  
GoghUA's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 87
From: Birmingham, AL
Rubbing compound for glass - Does it exist? HELP

My car has had what looks like water marks on all the windows since I bought it, and I have been unable to remove them. These aren't your ordinary water spots.

Anyway, I tried a small area a while back with some kind of rubbing compound, and after putting in A LOT of elbow grease, it worked. It was a lot of work for about a square inch.

SO...

I am going to buy a buffer and try to do all the windows. I forgot what it was that I tried the small test sport on, so I need a compound that is going to be safe to use on the windows. Any suggestions?!?

Thanks alot,
Matt
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 12:12 PM
  #2  
fbird95's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,665
Most likely the spots are not water spots, but chemical spots that burned into the window from someone using a strong window cleaner in the sun and not getting all of it off the window. Usually these spots can not be removed. Glass compund does exist for use with glass polishing clothes, but i dont think make it for use on winsheilds.
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 12:34 PM
  #3  
KevinSS's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 1998
Posts: 1,654
From: Kenton, TN, USA
Zaino Z-12 Glass Polish is what you need. I have never seen it fail.
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 06:22 PM
  #4  
GoghUA's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 87
From: Birmingham, AL
Well KevinSS, if Zaino Z-12 will work...

how much is it?
and
how do I use it?

Also, do I get a refund if it doesn't work... jk

Seriously, do you have a website or do I order directly from you?

Thanks,
Matt

* EDIT *
I noticed that it comes in an eight ounce size, do you think that will be enough? I will have have to do my entire rear window, my two door windows, one t-top (I replaced one), and parts of the front windshield not touched by the wipers?

Last edited by GoghUA; Apr 20, 2003 at 06:26 PM.
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:07 AM
  #5  
MikeLS's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,564
From: Memphis, TN
Thumbs up

I agree with Kevin, the Z12 should do the trick for you with no problems. It just needs to be worked into the glass very thoroughly. To remove any leftover residue use a damp towel or wash with Z7.....

If by some remote chance the Z12 does not do it, the Eastwood company sells a glass compound that's much more abrasive....

Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:45 PM
  #6  
RENE95Z's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 493
From: North Augusta, S.C.
If you don't feel like waiting around for mail delivery for the Zaino, you can try and locate a glass place in town and look for some stuff called "Sparkle" It is made by the C.R. Laurence Co. Cost me $10. Best stuff I have ever used on my windows. Backed with Rain-X, I don't run into water spots being a problem anymore.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
magman
LT1 Based Engine Tech
7
Apr 15, 2016 03:08 AM
IndyZman
Cars For Sale
3
Oct 22, 2015 02:17 PM
Daluchman1974
Cars For Sale
1
Sep 11, 2015 06:12 AM
GusarskiSS
Exhaust System
1
Sep 2, 2015 03:51 PM
colts0455
Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes
13
Aug 7, 2015 09:15 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:34 PM.