How To Remove Severe Water-Spot On Glass

Having watermarks/spots on windscreen and glass can be dangerous as it limits our vision during night drives or during raining days.
Water-spots or watermarks forms when minerals crystalize on the surface. Here are some useful tips to remove water spot on glass, and how to prevent it from forming again. This is also our updated version from our previous video.
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[@michaelcrabtree2939]

So wash, clay , tape off edges and use the glass polish to bring out shine then glass sealant....perfection!!!

[@randomrazr]

what clay bar? like a light duty, or medium duty from cheimcal guys?

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

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[@connoisseurdetail]

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[@MINTYFRESH650]

Probably the best video on getting this job done properly when it comes to hardcore water spot removal. Thanks a bunch!

[@anuranangogoi9741]

Just add a spoon of citric acid powder to a jar of boiling water and use it when it cools down. Use it in your bathroom chrome items and mirrors too. Easy, cheap, effective and non-corrosive. Note: Citric acid is widely used for industrial cleaning and isn't a serious acid. Thank me later.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

Or just use bar keepers friend.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

@@anuranangogoi9741thx my g

[@jeff7461]

I enjoy how you present your advice. Thank you.

[@martynj-c4965]

Finally a good video on how to sort out greasy water stained glass....I've tried most things....some help but never crystal clear. I have glass polish but hasn't the time thus far but will definitely now be sorting my glass....its drove me mad for years. Thank you 😊

[@martinjuarez2508]

Increíble lo lindo que quedó. Felicitaciones. Gracias!!!

[@mhrcarpentry]

Came out nice! I'm watching 😮

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Thank you .You have helped me out greatly.

[@jonnydrumsyt]

Thanks a lot. Tried the chemical guys gel with hand application. Worked for 6 hours and got the bulk of it off but was still left with some spots even if they were more faint. You could see an outline. Need to use this stuff and a buffer. Thank you!

[@bodyotomotif509]

extraordinary workmanship, stains can be removed and the glass is shiny again

[@E30Update]

Both my front & rear windshields have extreme etching. Hopefully this treatment takes care of it, thanks for the info!

[@OSRENOfficial]

It works on all windows and windscreens! You might wanna be careful when used on side mirrors, I reckon to stay away from side mirrors as there’s usually a delicate coating on the surface of side mirrors

[@instantsiv]

Did it work?

[@Reckless_In_Texas]

Yea, Did It work?

[@itslike123]

​@Reckless guess not😂

[@nicksdragon6929]

Excellent narrative on a very important skill set we all need to be prepared for. Thank you so much.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Nicks! Thanks, glad you find it helpful 😁

[@siclmn]

I used Mother's chrome polish and the finest steel wool. 1 hour of scrubbing and it worked perfectly. You can make things complicated or you can do it simply.

[@user-ij3rj3ru4g]

How about using a buff with that. I was looking for a video using mothers and a buffer

[@DennyMunson]

Thank you for taking the time and showing how to restore the glass. Very good.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@chandrakumarankunasilan8455]

@@OSRENOfficial how do I get this product... My car window also have rain Mark...

[@OSRENOfficial]

You may contact your nearest dealer near you. osren.com/distributors

[@beastfocker]

Thanx for the tips and product. Am sold

[@johnconley3473]

So humble. Thanks

[@unclewins3573]

Awesome!!! Good job...

[@GlassGenius]

This video has accurate information. You can trust it as good resource material

[@roughwan]

Thanks...its help...i cant drive when its medium or heavy rain...

[@thedetailhotlap]

This is a very helpful video, thank you!

[@scanspeak00]

I'm doing mine this week so this was very helpful, thanks :)

[@chrisolenick953]

great video. used some raybrite a and tin oxide to polish some glass shower doors. great advice

[@russkirk5777]

Nice video, thank you.

[@52YOUNGHOGGHGC]

Nice work! Working in the detail business I’ve always used wheel acid, steel wool pad, glass cleaner, and Microsoft towel. Does the same job.

[@52YOUNGHOGGHGC]

@Slick Rick not at all

[@TheLynchBurgers]

Is it the Windows Clean 95 98 or XP model towel? 😜

[@adriansalsahot7367]

@@TheLynchBurgers 😂😂📠📻

[@Wow_wow1]

@Slick Rick hope you used 0000 steel wool

[@ahmadadam5182]

0000 grade steel wool

[@drivn4895]

Definitely an extreme case of water spots on this one. WOW!

[@stanwardoshiro]

Wow, that’s amazing how your process got rid of the thick water spots!

[@paypower8127]

High class work!

[@tobygathergood4990]

Back in the day we used to use " Old Dutch" cleanser. It worked very well with no scratching.

[@alfonsoafricano8415]

Thank you for the video... best video in my opinion....

[@josequiroz4605]

Great video

[@collinsfriend1]

I think you're the only one taping the sides so you don't damage the paint or other trim. Others can learn from you

[@PhucTran-mw9ud]

Wish your family groving! Looking forward meeting you in Viêt Nam!

[@rhqun]

thanks for a great video, one question is since cerium oxide is abrasive, does that cause any visual or optical issue to the glass that may affect our driving?

[@liquidh6344]

Nice video dude!

[@deanmacka4975]

Great stuff mate 👍

[@arniatiyunus1556]

Thank you...Terimakasih👍👍👍

[@byraveshwara1896]

Thank u for the way u presented it was realistic

[@gloriosatierra]

Thanks a bunch! 🌿

[@abelbatz]

Good job!!!!👍

[@karl_kanin1725]

Nice instruction n easy to follow

[@meganpruitt2400]

Works great!!

[@claudiodominguez.]

We have well water and the windows had a rainbow effect from the mineral deposits by the sprinkler system, no garage. I used watered down muriatic acid and it just rinsed off, didn't noticed any damage to clear coat but might have removed deposits from the areas that made contact.

[@chandikaachala7841]

Thank you

[@gimblito8172]

Hi, just bought the glass abrasive. I will be using a DA and drill with 3 inch pad (for the edges). What speed should I use for a DA?

[@sujit2609]

I used regular compound, and it worked to a good extent. I had this problem on my Suzuki A Star.

[@algiecaraet214]

may i know your compound that you using?..

[@sujit2609]

@@algiecaraet214 McGuire ultimate

[@Salty3439]

Yesssss!!!!, Great video 😊👌

[@CryptoPay5555]

Great video!

[@divindave6117]

this works equally as well on those hard to clean glass shower doors and glazed tiles. Ive been using my buffer on them for 3 decades.

[@michaelwin83]

Any tips different than this video to clean the shower glass?

[@vigneshvalsan6496]

I have tried an Indian product by a company called Wavex on my 20 year old car , It had tonnes of mineral buildup all over windsheild. It costed me around $5, but the product worked like a charm .. I didn’t use machine .. at places I have to do a second application (very very rare mostly because of visibility issues) ... but hey! It works ...I only wish they could have tweaked the aroma a bit (its not bad but it could definitely be better).

[@davidhume5852]

Dude ...your good. Thank you

[@saitsaatcigil9830]

My friend; What is the mixing ratio of cerium oxide and water? Can you please tell? Thanks

[@iradee2007]

Good info

[@vagramvardanyan9407]

Great thanks for all the help let me go grab my buffet/polisher machine I dont have right now with all kinds of accessories and attachments I dont have then go buy some special polish for windows which im sure will be easy to find. Thank you so much

[@dwaynelasater2350]

Awesome! Thanks for the info. Does this work on side mirrors? If not, what can I use? Thanks,

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey, we don't recommend polishing side mirrors. reflective mirrors are made with glass and silver or aluminum. By polishing it, we risk ruining the coating of the mirror. Sometimes, acid-type cleaner might help, but it comes with risk too, perhaps slightly less risky than polishing. Got to proceed with caution and at your own risk.

[@oldirtybrewton]

Thank you!!!!!

[@OSRENOfficial]

most welcome

[@939driver]

Awesome video!! Thanks for this!

[@John336NLT]

Nice work! Have you ever used this method on residential(home) window? If so, what was the result?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey John’s Green Thumb! Yea it works ok home windows and shower screens as well 👍🏻 as long as they are not coated like side mirrors of a car.

[@ARKOPAL001]

Perfect..

[@Val-ee4hd]

You can clean glass top stoves with baking soda to remove burnt on spills without scratching the finish. I bet it will also work on windshields. Damp rag dipped into baking soda.

[@eppyeppy1940]

good video..👍👍

[@kurtavery1703]

hi there, thanks for the video. i only have megs ultimate compound. can i use as a substitute for the glass abrasive polish?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi Kurt Avery! Thanks for watching our video. Erm..... I can’t really advice on that as I have not tried it before. Glass is usually not easy to abrade but if abrade unevenly and somehow swirls or scratches are created, it is very hard to restore them.

[@kurtavery1703]

oh i see. I really can’t find a mainstream brand for glass polish in the Philippines. I agree that heavy compounds can scratch the glass. I hope you can recommend an alternative. Nice work on the glass btw!

[@OSRENOfficial]

We ship to around the world from Malaysia. Perhaps you can try to contact our international sales department and place an inquiry? They’re reachable at [e-mail]

[@rcl300018]

@@kurtavery1703 I ended up using Ultimate Compound on my windows and it turned out really good. Got rid of all the water spots I had, albeit not as much as the one in this video.

[@OSRENOfficial]

All good then! :)

[@88rushrocks]

Where do you buy the stuff you used ? And what to use on paint to also remove water spots ? Thanks

[@LBCAndrew]

I've been looking at buying some cerium oxide for a while now and this video just got me to pull the trigger.

[@brianwong6562]

Great video! I have two questions:- 1. How do I safely remove hard watermarks or spots on the side mirror? I am not sure if cerium oxide is the best option and I fear that it might damage the color of the coating or something. 2. After a snow wash (including washing the windshield using the snow wash shampoo), do I still need to use an ammonia free glass cleaner to clean the windshield? Thanks in advance.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Brian, 1) If your side mirror is tinted, there isn't much to do as you can't dissolve with acid nor polish it. We briefly cover this topic at this timing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mcaqCHadClpZI If it's not tinted, this is at own risk, got to work fast, use a acid cleaner to dissolve and rinse quickly. Just to reiterate that this also has its risk, hence practice this at your own risk. 2) Entirely personal preference. if the regular wash with shampoo cleans the exterior window spotlessly, then there isn't a need. If not, go through the glass cleaner for extra clean surface. Mostly you will want to clean the interior glass with ammonia free glass cleaner.

[@brianwong6562]

@@OSRENOfficial Great, another informative video. Thank you so much for the reply, appreciate the guidance.

[@fastwest433]

Older video, but great advice! Thanks!

[@hantunyawa3930]

Where do your workshop?

[@Juno_Beach]

does this work on oxidized plastic headlights ?

[@shaktisvaran7491]

Mineral powder means?

[@raymondperez3553]

Great video!! How Would you fix Scratched Glass?...

[@Billy-gh9ih]

New glass

[@OSRENOfficial]

Ah..... I don’t have any experience on that 😅

[@Billy-gh9ih]

OSREN (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD tbh there are fillers but tbh i would just cal safelight and get a new glass peace then you solved that issue

[@raymondperez3553]

@@Billy-gh9ih Great!! Thanks!

[@Billy-gh9ih]

Raymond perez no problem i half to get new glass later im just gonna tough it out with the minor scratches i have

[@kylejackson1392]

that's impressive !

[@michaelrhakho3326]

Thanks to you my car looks better now. Haha 😂 thank you God bless you

[@rizkimunawar1260]

Nice thanks bro👍🇲🇨

[@rogerthomas3559]

thanks for the great video I have some 20 yr. old truck windows to clean, where can I order this product and give it a try, and can i use this on a drill.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Roger, you may visit [e-mail] though currently Malaysia is undergoing another lockdown, we are only able to fulfill when the lockdown is over!

[@OSRENOfficial]

Sorry, I meant e-store.osren.com by the way, may I know where is your location? Perhaps I can point you to our nearest distributor

[@stujd1539]

These watermarks are carbonate minerals and can be easily removed with a "truchwash" type product that has a dilute acid in it that dissolve the carbonates straight away. The marks will be gone in literally seconds without all this effort.

[@azwan_cool]

This is easy to remove water spot.. I use soft 99 wax to the windshield and wipe it off with a clean cloth. It's amazing when it rains I don't have to use a wiper. Problem solved.

[@tmackie1694]

Is the “04 Glass Coating” not available in the USA?

[@lewisbrown9616]

Hey have you done a video on clay baring the paint work ?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Lewis! Erm...... no, no videos of ours own claybaring the paint 😅

[@fscottgray9784]

Muratic acid diluted with water 1 to 1. Wet a towel with it and lay it on the glass allowing it to work for a minute or 2. It will dissolve the minerals and simply wipe away. Rinse with plain water when done.

[@edubb2491]

Wow..ive never herd of cleaning glass like this!!

[@humanoid...]

How much did you cost for that water spot?

[@rajnbull]

I don't have a wheel Buffer. Is there a products out there that you can get and you don't need a wheel buffer?

[@Error404v22]

Take some fine steel wool and lightly go over your windows before you was your car. If using steel wool in the house, make sure you know exactly what your scrubbing. No issues on vehicle glass as long as you use FINE steel wool and it will be spotless after.

[@calebstucki]

I think someone did this to a car I bought a couple of years ago. They probably used paint polish though because there was a lot of small micro scratches that were really visible at night from the street lights and other cars lights. Does the glass have any micro scratches with this method? What does the view from the interior look like at night?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Caleh, We used a dedicated felt disc that's designed for glass polishing, so there aren't any micro scratches that will occur on the glass. The 0000 steel wool method however, would highly likely cause marrings on glass.

[@gregriser5957]

This is a pretty labor intensive approach. Try using 0000 steel wool first. Yes, it works!

[@Saaaaab]

I'll try that. Do you just use it water/compound??

[@jesseperez1907]

@@Saaaaab don't use water. Use dry. Wayer will rust the steel wool. After rinse the windshield and then wash normally.

[@canuckle7shucks]

Yes, OOOO steel wool is great for glass. Use dry, I use it to clean my pellet stove glass door as well.

[@mrnobody6609]

Use a balled up newspaper instead of a microfiber towel, when cleaning windows. It's an old mechanic's trick. Doesn't streak, doesn't leave behind particles like microfiber towels tend to, and it absorbs whatever cleaning solution you used. It's literally perfect.

[@max27889]

That's awful advice, it would result in scratches.

[@Eric-zs6rd]

@@max27889 How does newspaper scratch glass?

[@Papa_Corgo]

@@max27889 newspaper literally cannot scratch glass.

[@zoneb609]

That’s correct. Newspaper is the way, and faster

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

I don't get newspapers these days like when I was a kid. 😥

[@TheVagolfer]

I had severely spotted glass on my Mustang. I tried all kinds of methods - steel wool, buffer, CLR cleaner, other chemicals and your method. The ONLY method that worked was using Turtle Wax Compound Wax that was hand applied.

[@qazlahori]

CAN you please share a photo of that Turtle wax or its product code.

[@phwualoha1]

have you tried the finest steel wool wiht just water? It seems to work the best.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Actually we did, it's showcased on our Malay infotainment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2S2Xmmog8uViNE and the risk is not worth the recommendation. Off-screen we tried several cars' windows as well. And we noticed that on the side windows is easier to scratch with the steel wool 0000 method. It varies from car to car and we concluded that different manufacturers in different countries might produce different specifications of glass. Hence it's not something we feel comfortable recommending. Many have also suggested using acid. And we've seen countless detailers crying over the blurry windscreen that is caused by it. This happens easily on windscreens that are lightly scratched with wiper scratches. But if the wool method and acid work for you, it works for you. This is also an alternative that one might consider that doesn't involve any risk of scratching or blurring the window.

[@phwualoha1]

@@OSRENOfficial I used 0000 grade steel wool and it worked on my 2000 Lexus window. The 0000 steel wool is still very abrasive so I advice only use light pressure and keep spraying the surface with plenty of water. The auto glass is much harder than most household mirror glass or window glass. I tried the 0000 steel wool on my hand-held mirror and surely it created plenty of scratches. Try it on a inconspicuous area first.

[@draddan7275]

do u guys do interior detailing such as carpet, doors, dashboard and leather seat etc.?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi DAN DRAD, we are manufacturers and distributors of detailing products by the brand OSREN. We have the products for the services you mentioned but we do not offer the services itself.

[@arthurlocke9400]

I couldn't find the products he mentions on Osrens E-Store for the US. I did find the abrasive on Amazon but couldn't find the coating material.

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi Arthur, thank you for having confidence in our products. The window coating is currently not available on e-store or for shipping (due to shipping category issues) However if you wish to purchase other products of ours, you may also get in touch with our US distributor : [e-mail]

[@anerudesu9644]

Keep it up.., That's i nice one for master Deatiler .,

[@anerudesu9644]

I'm beginning for master coating about car

[@cocoon935]

Acid wheel cleaner 50% with destilled water. Perfect for rain spots👍🧤

[@johnmiceter]

Do you just spray it on the glass and water spots like in this video will come off ?

[@mohdfaidzdzulkefli8454]

It awesome,bro.. really need to buy but can i used it without machine,bro

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi Mohd Faidz Dzulkefli, thanks for watching! Yes you can do it without machine but if your condition is as bad as the condition in this video, doing manually by hand will take a very long time 😅

[@mohdfaidzdzulkefli8454]

Ok..noted..thanx again,bro

[@wsk486]

this isopropyl achohol can clean all the front water spot and will it be spoil the glass ? Tq

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi wsk 48! Isopropyl Alocohol is used to clean off oils and not able to clean water spots. Isopropyl Alcohol is safe on all glass

[@wsk486]

Can I know what about front driver windshield ? Can the product remove water spot as well ? Tq

[@OSRENOfficial]

Owh yes! This product can be used to polish waterspots on front windscreen :)

[@T.Mitcbree]

Generally how much is a glass restore like that cost as a service? I have been asked to do one very similar and do not know what to charge. Just 4 hours labour you think?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Matt Le Moo! For conditions such as what I worked on in the video, that too me about 4 hours for all the glass. If it is not as severe, I would say generally 3 hours including the coating would suffice

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Video !!! can you use Scatch Remover instead ?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hi Joni English! Scratch Removers for paint may not be as effective because, 1. Scratch Removers are made with Aluminium Oxide which is harder than glass. Tendency to cause swirls / marring on glass 2. It doesn’t contain mineral dissolvers. Hence making the process slower But there guys that uses compounds for the glass which I personally avoid from

[@carlotagayuna6694]

Hi. does this work on all types of automotive glass?

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Carlo! Yes it works on all types of glass / window / windscreens. However it may be too aggressive for side mirrors 😅

[@gorgonbazil2652]

Pure Vinegar works great..

[@fabrivila2774]

Lo que en realidad queda son como sales calcáreas, resumiendo, disuelvan acido cítrico en agua caliente. Con guantes, sumergir una esponja y untarla en la partes afectadas, dejar reposar (evitar que llegue a la pintura) repetir si es necesario, listo. Pueden usar otro tipo de ácido, pero el cítrico es el más benévolo, claro que si usan acido nítrico concentrado (tomando en cuenta la seguridad necesaria) se los quita en un segundo. Yo les recomiendo una solución “química”, el señor del video una solución “física”. P.D. El acido nítrico no debe estar caliente y por nada que llegue a la pintura, enjuagar con abundante agua (es muy soluble). Ningún acido ataca al vidrio solamente el “Fluohidrico” no usen ese.

[@cicakkobengkering8783]

Is it ok if im using carnuaba wax instead of the glass coating?

[@ASCarvings]

cicakkobeng kering I do and it’s fine

[@OSRENOfficial]

As long as you’re not getting streaks and you’re getting good hydrophobicity, yea it’s good!

[@mushi_k]

Carnauba anywhere is fine (except windscreen), but my experience is that fluorine-based coatings last much longer for glass. It's better value to use something like Osren's fluorine coat vs just applying wax every two weeks. The fluorine coats can easily last months even when the car is parked outdoors, when applied correctly.

[@benjievillacorta1979]

Do you have OSREN dealer here in the Philippines? Thank you

[@OSRENOfficial]

Hey Benjie! Thank you for your interest in our products! Unfortunately we do not have a dealer in the Philippines. However, if you’d like to get your hands on OSREN products, feel free to check out e-store.osren.com we provide global shipping 😎