How to Get Rid of Water Spots on Car Windows

Water spots typically caused from acid rain can show up on any car window, new or old, and if they don't come clean by using your favorite glass cleaner, you can resort to a tougher cleaning compound. There is an easy way to remove those spots and get your windows looking clean and new again.

Things You'll Need

• Fine or very fine rubbing compound
• Clean cloth rags
• Orbital buffer with terry cloth bonnet (Optional)
• Compound applicator
• Common glass cleaner

Instructions

1. 

   Wash the window down with glass cleaner or basic soap and water so you will be able to see clearly the tough stains you are working on.

2. 

   Apply a small amount of rubbing compound on your applicator and rub onto window glass in small circular motions, never allowing the compound to completely dry while you are rubbing, in which case, you run the risk of scratching the window. You may also choose to use an orbital buffer with a terry cloth bonnet for a quicker job, being careful not to slide off the window onto other surfaces of the car, which could burn your paint.

3. Rinse off with clean water and dry the window regularly so you can observe your progress of the removal of the spots.

4. Continue to add more compound and rub the entire window with the compound until the spots are removed and the entire window has been treated, so you will have an even glow, rather than just work a particular small section that may stand out.

5. 

   Rinse all remnants of the compound off with clean water and then you can spray with a basic window glass cleaner that should further enhance the shine on the glass.

Tips & Warnings

• Always work the compound while it is wet, not allowing it to dry, which could cause scratching of the glass. Also be sure to use a fine or very fine grit compound.