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Old 07-01-2009, 12:20 PM   #1
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Water spots on windows

Just a FYI stainless steel wool size 0000 takes the water spots off the windows. We were in Arizona for 5 months over the winter and the hard water there had left spots all over....I tried the white vinegar and water but did not help. Haven't tried it on the body of the 5th wheel. And no it does not scratch the window, it is very fine.
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:33 PM   #2
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Sstill sounds scary to use steel wool of any kind of windows. Wouldn't a sharp razor blade work too?

Admittedly, I have never heard of steel wool 0000 (and water?). Is that readily available somewhere?
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:18 PM   #3
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It is also called "Super Fine" and "Four Aught."

I have used it on my chrome when I had a motorcycle. If it didn't hurt the chrome I see no reason to not try it on a window.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:11 PM   #4
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You don't use water.....just the steel wool and like I said it doesn't scratch the window...I have already used it and it didn't scratch. I got the stainless steel wool at a farm supply store in this little town we are staying in....I'm sure Home Depot or Lowes has it.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:32 PM   #5
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Do you think it will work on hard plastic headlight covers that are water drop stained?

Steel wool 0000, Super Fine, Four Aught.... cool! Learn something new every day!
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:59 PM   #6
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Plain old newspaper will polish water spots off windows and windshields.

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Old 07-02-2009, 02:26 AM   #7
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Not the hard water spots....I tried it.
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Old 07-02-2009, 03:07 AM   #8
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0000 steel wool shouldn't hurt glass, chrome, steel, etc., but, I might be a little leary about using it on anything plastic with a highly polished finish. It might change the clear, highly polished finish to a dull translucent looking finish.

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Old 07-02-2009, 03:11 AM   #9
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I got the same spots from Florida water and nothing worked to date,can't wait to try the steel wool.
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Old 07-02-2009, 07:09 AM   #10
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Just remember don't use any water with it and scrub hard Good luck...
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:49 AM   #11
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Detailers use 0000 steel wool all the time. That's where I got the idea years ago. Works great.
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:54 AM   #12
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I have used the same stuff for clean glass top stoves on a car once but not on the monty yet. It work well on the car.
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Old 07-03-2009, 12:18 PM   #13
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But on plastic?

Your comments are a little ambiguous about the plastic. I think everyone is agreeing that the steel wool 0000 will work great on steel, chrome, glass (very solid surfaces), but can anyone comment for sure about plastic lense covers for headlamps or headlights?

My daughter's car has this problem and we need to fix it since one of her headlights is duller because of it. We'd like to return the lenses back to the clear luster and need a good solution.

Someone mentioned newspaper, but it might not be enough.
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Old 07-04-2009, 07:29 AM   #14
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You can try some Meguiar's 17 Professional Plastic Cleaner, worked good on my old Corvettes. It is sold at most auto parts stores.
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Old 07-04-2009, 01:43 PM   #15
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I wouldn't use the wool on plastic. Go to any car parts store and they have stuff for the plastic headlight lenses. Its much like fine rubbing compound.
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Old 07-05-2009, 02:09 PM   #16
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Art & Margie,

DO NOT use steel wool on plastic! It's surface is too soft! You will cloud up the finish! My sister in law tried using steel wool on her plastic window on a car she had years ago to remove paint splatter, it did remove the paint,....but.... she couldn't see out the window any longer due to the scratches the steel wool left! My advise is don't use it on any kind of plastic product!
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Old 07-06-2009, 07:36 AM   #17
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I thought that the tint on the windows is on the outside. If so, the steel wool would scratch that. Wouldn't it?
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:26 AM   #18
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Used Steel wool (0000), Single edge razor blades on glass but have had good luck using BonAmi. I just apply to a damp sponge and rub the windows. Been using it on auto windows for years with no problems. the glass even cleans up easier the next time I wash them. Most markets carry the stuff and it's multi purpose.
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Art, Try polishing compound on the plastic lenses. (Not buffing compound). I thought I read it on here the other day about using it. It may have been Mcguires also.
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So, I'm assuming that the steel wool would also work on my glass blocks
in my shower ???
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