Removing water marks on glass

[WDB124066]

I have some long standing water marks on the inside of the rear window on one of the Cabriolets that I'd like to remove. But, I do not want to rub hard on the inside of the window for fear of breaking the demist heating element on the glass. Is there a product that I can use safely for this that people can recommend?

 

[GP801]

Are the marks like limescale? If so dilute acetic acid should be ok.

 

[WDB124066]

I guess so but they look like they have been etched into the glass. Glass cleaner does not shift them.

You suggest a little vinegar, would that be right...?

 

[evdok]

I use slightly diluted white vinegar which i buy from my local shop for 65p, brilliant stuff.

ps: Do not use inside if you have tinted windows.

 

[tonyc280]

Vinegar definitely the way to go too. Great for removing water marks from body work. My car was once in a terrible state after it dried in the sun after going through car wash in the summer . you should have seen it, but with a rag soaked in vinegar (Acetic Acid) the marks came off immediately. Cheers, Tony.

 

[RST1979]

If it's on the interior hopefully it's not that bad. .......sounds backwards but diluted white vinegar (Sarsons?) and newspaper is supposed to clean windows better than anything.

 

[Harrythedog]

Try some WD40

 

[WDB124066]

Try some WD40

You've done this and it works...?

 

[Harrythedog]

It's on the list of what it's capable of. eg removing water marks from show enclosures

http://wd40.com/files/pdf/wd-40_2042538679.pdf

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6075808_clean-shower-door-wd40.html#page=0