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Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 9:42 am
by Helmsman
Ok. Anyone know how to remove water spots on the windows of a boat? Don’t want to damage them but would like to get them spot free.

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 10:30 am
by bud37
Nharrison5 wrote:Source of the post Ok. Anyone know how to remove water spots on the windows of a boat? Don’t want to damage them but would like to get them spot free.

+ 1 on that...are you talking about the tinted windows or the opening oval shaped ports, Ours are the same, post something if you find an answer.

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 3:15 pm
by lphube
Those water spots have driven my OCD brain crazy for 5 years. I have tried everything under the sun....everything. The last method I tried was Marine31 polish, polishing pad and my buffer. Lots of elbow grease and I got a 50% improvement. I’m afraid to try any rougher compounds besides polish but that’s where I’m at now. If anyone has a better solution I’d love to hear it! Thank

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 4:29 pm
by Viper
There are products on the market specifically designed to remove water spots. Have you tried any of those?

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 6:21 pm
by bud37
I have noticed the same thing on the car,rear privacy glass the worst......I honestly think that they are etched from pollution , but like I said if there is a cleaner.

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 9:01 pm
by mjk1040
White Vinegar! And there are a dozen chemicals out there!

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 5th, 2018, 11:37 pm
by Helmsman
Viper wrote:Source of the post There are products on the market specifically designed to remove water spots. Have you tried any of those?


Haven’t tried anything yet! But White Vinegar was recommended on a couple of sites. I also saw that oxalic acid works. Have to keep water running on it though. Will start with vinegar and move to a water/oxalic acid solution.

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 6th, 2018, 7:13 pm
by tomschauer
Barkeepers friend cleanser.
Mix a little into a paste and use a micro fiber cloth.

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 6th, 2018, 9:47 pm
by Helmsman
tomschauer wrote:Source of the post Barkeepers friend cleanser.
Mix a little into a paste and use a micro fiber cloth.


My wife’s favorite cleaner. If she has some I will try tomorrow after the rest of my “chores”

Re: Spot free windows

Posted: May 7th, 2018, 6:33 am
by bud37
Nharrison5 wrote:Source of the post
tomschauer wrote:Source of the post Barkeepers friend cleanser.
Mix a little into a paste and use a micro fiber cloth.


My wife’s favorite cleaner. If she has some I will try tomorrow after the rest of my “chores”

Have a look at the ingredients, I believe it might contain the oxalic you were talking about...... :beergood: