Water spots

[scokill]

So I've used Ducky and some other commercial products for water spots on glass and boat. Last year I started using diluted dishwasher rinse agent for glass and boat. I also used in hose end sprayer as final rinse after washing. It cuts spots with little effort and drying spots after you wash and rinse.

So this morning first time out, I had a bunch of water spots on glass that wouldn't come off. I remember the old dryer sheet trick for shower glass. It worked like a charm . Just spray windex. Wipe with dryer sheet, wipe with paper towel, spray windex, wipe and done.

 

[txav8r]

But then your boat smells like laundry!

 

[Magic]

I mix up 1/3 water, 1/3 windex, & 1/3 vinegar, works like a champ on water spots. Hot Sauce smells much better, but my home solution is cheap to make.

I use the same thing, and even have an applicator that makes the work seem effortless...






The Boy.....

 

[txav8r]

I mix up 1/3 water, 1/3 windex, & 1/3 vinegar, works like a champ on water spots. Hot Sauce smells much better, but my home solution is cheap to make.

I wonder if you could add a little liquid wax to make it shine better, like the hot sauce will do? Cheap is good, besides removing waterspouts, it looks like fresh waxed after using hot sauce. I wonder if that can be duplicated cheaply?

 

[scokill]

I mix up 1/3 water, 1/3 windex, & 1/3 vinegar, works like a champ on water spots. Hot Sauce smells much better, but my home solution is cheap to make.[/QUOTE

Just try it. I've used vinegar too and vinegar is for wussies

 

[Magic]

I wonder if you could add a little liquid wax to make it shine better, like the hot sauce will do? Cheap is good, besides removing waterspouts, it looks like fresh waxed after using hot sauce. I wonder if that can be duplicated cheaply?

Great idea... Im going to add a little Nu-Finish the next next time out..... I always run a coat of Nu-finish over the boat when we get home anyway...maybe this will be another labor saving tip!

 

[jcyamaharider]

I think I am going to try your home brew Dan.

 

[Zeus2013]

for the glass, I am going to try some Rain-X to see if that helps.

 

[Zeus2013]

I have never thought about using Rain-X, I am going to try that as well.

I use it on my cars and nothing sticks to the windshield. To get really good results you need to keep applying. I cannot imagine why it would not work on the boat since should have some good sheeting action.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

For removing spotting on glass from hard water or more commonly from acid rain, I have 2 tricks in my bag.
First try using Whink Rust Remover with a cotton rag, soak the rag or glass and work the product until you see the deposit rings lift and smooth glass remains. If Whink doesn't cut it then step up to the powder version of Bar Keepers Friend and a mild Scotch Brite pad (blue or yellow). Just watch where the product is going after it's washed away-- be sure to thoroughly rinse everything. Work small areas until the deposits are gone. These are great products/methods to rehab your car windows or boat windows.

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