removing water spots from black glass?

[ws6-speed]

Hello all,



I have a 97 expedition and it has what looks to be black glass on the door window frame. If you`re familiar with the vehicle you`ll know what I`m talking about. This is the best picture I could find on google:







You`ll notice the black area between the front window and rear window. That`s what I`m talking about.



Anyhow, there are significant water spots on this area and I`ve tried removing them with Zaino glass cleaner to no avail. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions?



Thanks,



Russell

[danforz]

If your talking about teh around the door trim, its not glass. Some AIO should do the trick.

[PhaRO]

A cleaner wax or polish may work. Claying may work too. I`ve had very limited success with using them.

If they are water spots (mineral deposits) and not etches something acidic usually will set them free. Test a small spot out first to make sure it will work and that you won`t have any surprise. 50/50 vinegar water mix may work by rubbing the area with a towel dampened with the solution. On glass I use 0000 steel wool. Avoid letting it run down the sides. I hate the smell of vinegar so don`t use it. I use wheel acid instead (sometimes diluted) but it is to be used with great care. It`s a very fast acting product and can cause damage to surfaces very quickly. I`ve got two water spot products by Automagic and Duragloss that I`ve not used yet. I`m hoping they work.

[ws6-speed]

Danforz,



I`m actually referring to the 2 vertical black pieces between the front and rear window (~4" wide each). It looks like some sort of glass but it`s hard to tell because of the coloring. It could be fiberglass or some other material.



PhaRO,



These water spots have been on for a while. I`ve tried the vinegar solution with no results. I`m a bit afraid to use an aggressive polish because I don`t know how the material will react.



Russell

[BigJimZ28]

try AIO it`s more of a chemical cleaner then a polish

and I don`t think it is glass

[joshtpa]

Klasse AIO will do this perfectly.

[ws6-speed]

Sounds like AIO is the way to go. I wonder if I can find any locally. I was hoping to give it a shot this weekend.



Russell

[BigJimZ28]

Sounds like AIO is the way to go. I wonder if I can find any locally. I was hoping to give it a shot this weekend.



Russell

I`ve heard that some BMW parts places carry it

you could call around

[imported_rydawg]

I have had the same problems with the expedition I have done. I take it you have zaino products, considering you have the glass polish. If you have the zpc polish, that will work great if they are not etched completely in.

[ws6-speed]

rydawg,



Yes, I do have Zaino products and I do have some ZPC. I was just woried about marring what I thought was glass with the ZPC. But if you`ve used it before, I`ll give it a try. By the way, what material is that area?



BigJimZ28,



Thanks for the heads up on getting Klasse locally. If the ZPC doesn`t work, I`ll give it a shot.



Russell

[imported_rydawg]

WS6,

If I remember correctly it is like a lexan material. Either zaino plastic polish will do it or the zpc should do wonders also. I use zpc on plastics and smooth trim with the best results. If that does work then use z8 after! Let me know how it works!

[Junebug]

I learned accidentially that Wolfgang Swirl Remover cleans and shines the back plastic pieces on Tahoes and Suburbans - same area as that Ford. Come to think of it, that was the only thing WG Swirl Remover was good for.

[imported_rydawg]

I learned accidentially that Wolfgang Swirl Remover cleans and shines the back plastic pieces on Tahoes and Suburbans - same area as that Ford. Come to think of it, that was the only thing WG Swirl Remover was good for.

That`s funny...I had the same results...

[Junebug]

I don`t know if it`s worth buying WG just for that! I really like their Sealer though.

[imported_rydawg]

I don`t know if it`s worth buying WG just for that! I really like their Sealer though.

I have all of their products and I was not impressed at all, especially a week later when all the oils washed out.