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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I seem to have water stains on my rear windows, what would be a good way to remove them.

Also when waxing (the final stage) is this always done by hand?

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Claaarkio
I seem to have water stains on my rear windows, what would be a good way to remove them.

Also when waxing (the final stage) is this always done by hand?

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clay bar them

In my experience waxes are always applied by hand. sometimes even rubbed in with your bare hands rather than an applicator. acrylic lsp can sometimes be applied by machine.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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I use Werkstaat Prime strong on mine and it works a blooming treat.

Failing that, claybar or some water and vinegar.
Wiped over with some kitchen towel. Look at the windows at various angles to check you have rid of all the spots.

as for waxing, pretty much all by hand. You may also caress the bodywork and make soothing noises as you apply it
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
You may also caress the bodywork and make soothing noises as you apply it
hopefully my dodo supernatural will have arrived today so that i can detail the ra tomorrow. if it has i'll be making those soothing noises. if not i'll give it a coat of zym0l glasseur.
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
as for waxing, pretty much all by hand. You may also caress the bodywork and make soothing noises as you apply it
Like oooooh, and aaaaaahhhhh. will do!

Cheers for the replys Guys

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
hopefully my dodo supernatural will have arrived today so that i can detail the ra tomorrow. if it has i'll be making those soothing noises. if not i'll give it a coat of zym0l glasseur.
wooden tub sir ???

actually talking about dodo, lime prime is great for getting off water marks on windows as well
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what ratio vinegar to water?

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Originally Posted by Claaarkio
what ratio vinegar to water?

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about the same amount you would put on your chips
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Ok, so can i use the same vinegar i use on my chips:



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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
wooden tub sir ???

actually talking about dodo, lime prime is great for getting off water marks on windows as well
yup. iroku wood tub just waiting for it to arrive.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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You will probably want to test that on my car Matt
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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You will probably want to test that on my car Matt

it can be. although still not turned up. if it's not here tonight then i'll give them a little chaser.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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I dont know if you've found anything better but i think the Autoglym glass polish is excellent, cleans all the much and warter marks off. I also wipe the wiper blades with the cloth too and have found that when doing 40mph or more Intermitant on the wipers is not needed as the water just beads away. A mate now uses it on his Bike helmet visor after seeing the car
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Another vote for the autoglym glass polish from here too!
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