rain stains on mirrors

[coachgary]

My wife blindly bought a 02 kia sportage. It has really bad rain stains on the outside mirrors,Its really bad and i tried 3 or 4 different cleaners.,nothing is working...a little help please

[kylew3]

You can try a claybar using window washing fluid as a lubricant, or 0000 (very, very fine) steel wool with window washing fluid, or barkeeper`s friend (available at most grocery or supermarket stores). If you try one of the last two solutions mentioned, I suggest trying it on a small area first before doing the whole mirror to get your technique down.

[qwertydude]

If it`s on the paint and a cleaner can`t get rid of it, you`ve probably got paint etching. Polishing may rmove most if not all of it. What cleaners did you use? Without knowing what you`ve used we can`t make any recommendations. Try some heavier stuff like 3m rubbing compound, or if it`s just tough minerals try pure white vinegar.

[kylew3]

I will note that the solutions I posted above were for glass as the OP mentioned side mirrors and nothing about paint.

[E300Diesel]

Klasse AIO with a MF towel...