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10-11-2018, 10:16 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Dana Point, Ca
Vessel Name: Adventure
Vessel Model: Offshore 62
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 81
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Window streaks
Hello everyone,
I am trying to clean my pilothouse windows and they are just not coming clean. There seems to be streaks, kind of like old water spots that just won't come off. I have tried Windex, but to no avail. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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10-11-2018, 10:23 AM
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Guru
City: Tacoma, WA & Ashland, OR
Vessel Name: boatless, ex: Seeadler
Vessel Model: RAWSON 41
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Freespool
Hello everyone,
I am trying to clean my pilothouse windows and they are just not coming clean. There seems to be streaks, kind of like old water spots that just won't come off. I have tried Windex, but to no avail. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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There is a recurring discussion of this common problem here.
The hint I've found most helpful: glass stovetop cleaner.
I rinse well with fresh water to remove salt and wipe on the creamy stuff very sparingly; wipe off.
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10-11-2018, 12:45 PM
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Guru
City: La Conner Wa.
Vessel Name: Sea Fever
Vessel Model: Defever 49 RPH
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 877
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Do a search for glass water spot remover. I have bought it at auto parts stores before. It has a light abrasive in it, about the consistency of a liquid wax. Amazon should have it.
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10-11-2018, 12:51 PM
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Guru
City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,414
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I now use a razor blade scraper to remove those spots and it does it quite easily.
Sharp, new blade and flip the scraper fairly often.
We tried various cleaners to little or no avail.
After brushing the dust off I use a light wax such as Seapower.
Perfect? Maybe not but a huge improvement over what we had.
Now the biggest problem is what we can see on the inside.
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10-11-2018, 01:18 PM
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Member
City: Leland, NC
Vessel Model: Still looking
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 20
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Window Stains
Since you are in Dana Point, go to Albertsons and pick up a bottle of Don's Mobile Glass Water Stain Remover. It is a slightly abrasive cream with phosphoric acid - does a great job. No affiliation - just satisfied customer.
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10-11-2018, 01:21 PM
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Veteran Member
City: St Joseph, MI
Vessel Name: Viva La Vida
Vessel Model: Carver 530 Voyager
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 38
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Vinegar is great for taking off water spots as long as they are not real thick.
Razor blade is best for the thicker spots.
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10-13-2018, 07:02 PM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Shipoopi
Vessel Model: derilic sailboat
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,884
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Clay bar for auto finishes. Wet clay bar, rub, wash, wipe down with denatured alcohol.
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10-13-2018, 07:09 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,565
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Greetings,
Mr. F. Good suggestions regarding mild abrasive and razor blade use on glass glazing materials. Be careful using Windex or any "cleaning" materials containing ammonia (ammonium hydroxide). Vinegar (acetic acid) is quite acceptable as a general glass cleaner.
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