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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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I purchased a used 2009 Tahoe 2LT and love it! However, there are spots all over the windows and it looks "dirty" all the time. I can't get the spots off. I've tried windex and goo gone with very little or no success. I'm not sure what has caused the spots. I suspect someone ran some liquid wax on it at a car wash in the past and did not rince it properly. Just an idea. Does anyone know what will clean the windows so that it will look "clean" again?

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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 7:23 PM
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i put a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water to get the water spots off my fiberglass boat hull. might work on this.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 1:51 PM
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Originally Posted by brown_one
i put a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water to get the water spots off my fiberglass boat hull. might work on this.

Thanks! I'll certainly give that a try. Anyone else have any good ideas like this?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 5:33 PM
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You can clay bar windows and they actually make glass polish. Applied the same way as it is to paint.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 9:48 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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welcome to quality replacement and oem windows from china Ya polish them you can use a buffer and 3M ultrafine polish#3 w/ a foam pad avail. at most auto paint supply stores or carqwest if you have them
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 8:47 AM
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You can always wipe down the glass with Acetone (finger nail polish remover) as long as you don't let it get on any rubber or paint it will take off any grim, stickem, or spots. Then I always use aqualpel to make my glass slick so no water ever has a problem flying off.
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I used a brandy new flat razor blade and it worked very well for me, they look new again and was very simple.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Does anyone know what causes these stubborn spots so that I will be sure NOT to let it happen in the future?
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Originally Posted by smdboyz
I used a brandy new flat razor blade and it worked very well for me, they look new again and was very simple.
I totally agree......when all else fails, try a razor blade on glass. Has always worked for me.
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