How To Remove Water Spots From Car Windows

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Hard water spots on your car windows can make it difficult to see, and be a safety concern. In this video I test 3 different methods to remove water spots from car windows: lemons and salt, magic eraser, and steel wool.
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🕐 0:00 Introduction
🕐 0:34 Testing Methods
🕐 1:21 Lemons and Salt
🕐 2:33 Magic Erasers
🕐 3:11 Steel Wool
🕐 4:24 Results
🕐 5:53 Windshield Test
🕐 6:43 Conclusion
🕐 7:41 Bloopers
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@lerogers33 2 ай бұрын

THE FINE STEEL WOOL TRICK WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!! My windows look INCREDIBLY clear now!! I stumbled upon this video because I just purcahsed a really nice looking like new/certified used truck.... one problem though.... After I got it from the dealership's detailer post purchase at night, the windows had serious water stains on them I didn't notice until the next morning the severity of. I tried vinegar and lemon solutions from videos I watched and neither of the worked. Came back today to searcxh for more videos and stumbled upon yours. Thanks for the demonstration and comparison!

@michaelpeace883 4 ай бұрын

35 years ago while working a summer job at a premier detailing shop (before auto detailing became a phenomenon), we always used 0000 when cleaning glass. Haven't found anything better since.

@arrescue Жыл бұрын

This is how a video should be done. Informative, helpful, no sales pitch. Thank you so much for the information. Very very helpful.

@lisamalley9782 3 ай бұрын

My daddy was a journeyman auto body repairman for over 40 years. He always used steal wool to get rid of water spots on auto glass. Thanks for the demo.

@ericecho5118 15 күн бұрын

Good to hear pros use this method too!

@melvinhunt6976 Жыл бұрын

In construction, professional window washers on glass would use steel wool. Very soapy water to keep it slick. It doesn’t scratch the glass.

@jasonwojcik Жыл бұрын

For the first time in my 47 years of existence, I am actually excited to clean the glass walls in the shower. Thank you for making this video!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Sujowi Жыл бұрын

There’s a coating you can have applied to a shower screen than means it will never spot. It fills the microscopic holes in the glass that catch the water. Worth the money if you want to stop cleaning. Won’t work on a car windscreen unfortunately!

@user-cq8hw3ni7g 9 ай бұрын

@@Sujowiwhat's the name of the coating please?

@berrytate8540 7 ай бұрын

Your reply is exactly how I felt, well not exactly I’m 73 and this helped me a lot

@drexlerthegreat2380 6 ай бұрын

I'm just excited as you are

@kenpryor4440 Жыл бұрын

I been cleaning windows with steel wool for over 30 years works great

@JAYJAYJAY53 Жыл бұрын

I used newspaper and oooo steel wool

@herberar Жыл бұрын

Me too ,but without soapy water, just the steel wool.

@2pink1stink Жыл бұрын

I have been trying to find a solution for this problem on my suburban for YEARS. Thank you!!!!

@ChrisBaumbach 10 ай бұрын

I'm only 30 seconds in and I feel like I could listen to this guy all day long.

@mikeellis2944 Жыл бұрын

I have literally cleaned thousands of cars in my lifetime and I can tell you if you use the steel wool with soap and water and then come back with a polisher with a polishing compound that glass will come out looking brand new. We used to do all of the used cars this way when I worked at a dealership

@anthonyjerome3782 Жыл бұрын

You mean polishing compound not cutting compound correct? Something like a light polishing after heavy cutting compound?

@mapanapa6342 Жыл бұрын

You sir, deserve more likes. This was something I had been looking for a long long time!

@AshokKarkera 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely adore the way this video is made! No sales pitch or biased promotion. Brilliant comparison, I just got indoors after spending 40 mins trying to scrub using kitchen towels and vineager as suggested in some other DIY video with barely any difference. I'm confident steel wool is going to be the magic I seek :)

@AmplifyDIY 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@monaboogie5482 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comparisons. I was going to try the magic eraser, now I'll get the steel wool. Your video was quite helpful.

@Mangolassie72 2 жыл бұрын

Good presentation with before & after, thank you!

@samuelrodriguezrivera6856 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Quickly to the point and no shameless product promotions 👍👍

@davidgoodrich1258 6 ай бұрын

Perfect! My daily driver sat in the backyard uncovered for nearly 3 years. Got it back on the road but man the windows are terrible with water spots. Thank you for this

@Ampersand100 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Really well laid-out experiment and presentation! I was expecting the Magic Eraser to do as well as steel wool, but now we know that's not the case.

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised about that as well. The lemon did about what I expected, but I was surprised that the Magic Eraser did so poorly. Perhaps with some vinegar or CLR cleaner instead of soapy water + Magic Eraser... but I doubt it would be faster/easier than steel wool.

@555pontifex Жыл бұрын

@@AmplifyDIY Despite having removed all grease with glass cleaner, for some reason known only to himself he used soapy water with the magic eraser. The soap was a lubricant preventing the magic eraser from gripping the deposits.

@aaronatchison1390 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video with good pans and editing, information, and audio is perfect. Liked amd subscribed

@Keevers Жыл бұрын

Comparison was great. Presentation awesome. Not overly wordy or in-your-face excitable. Bloopers at the end were a nice touch. Too funny. I definitely subscribed. Can't wait to see what other videos you have. Nice job.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you S!

@Woody54321 7 ай бұрын

The bloopers are hilarious!! Nice touch. When you have fun creating videos, it is more fun of course.

@dr.stacey7283 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for doing a demo with things around the house and not selling stuff. Also the comparison was great 👍🏻 Tried it on my side view mirror. I had an old multi-pack of steel wool pads and didn’t know if I was using super fine so I was super gentle, but it worked great! I’ll get some super fine steel wool and go to town on my windows. I tried a lot of stuff and nothing worked. Thanks again!

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you, Dr. Stacey!

@LiveLifeHonestly Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these test. I was going to try them and didn’t know which was better. I have been using steel wool in my chrome kitchen faucets and any real chrome item. They work great without leaving any scratches. Now I know I can use it on my cars windshield and windows takes the guessing away. Great job!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

In my follow-up video, I found an even better solution: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7WVaruaqbW-c6s.html

@DeepSkyDan Жыл бұрын

I've used scour pads similar to Scotch Brite SB350 or SB74 with Stoner Invisible Glass. Much like your reaction, I can feel it coming clean, with less and less friction with each wipe.

@alext8828 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. First real solution I've seen. Excellent.

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Alex!

@Woody54321 7 ай бұрын

Excellent idea! Thank you and I'll be doing this with steel wool today.

@jonfon3452 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this on another channel using mr clean steel wool pads. Not sure what grit steel wool. I was looking for something to clean the water spots on my shower doors. Worked great even on chrome bath fixtures. Thank you for the video. Great comparison.

@farvatron Жыл бұрын

Excellent video man really great presentation! Thanks!

@sc521 4 ай бұрын

The Steel Wool was spot on (play on words). I did it today and it worked perfectly. Thank you very much. Great job.

@bryankoontz6210 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the test and good tips. Very helpful!!

@yortsemloh1156 Жыл бұрын

I used a fine steel wool and a watered down gritty white toothpaste to clean mine last year and it worked very well.

@chinshudainin5973 Жыл бұрын

Simply simple and excellent tips on how to clean car glasses. Thanks, gentleman.

@krowleysbox Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can't wait to try. This is exactly my situation and I'm relieved there is a solution. The body of the car was also full of severe lime deposits and that came clean using Maniac Line water spot remover. However on the glass the problem remained. I'll get some steel wool and give it a try! Thank you!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Best of luck, Kim! I hope it goes well!

@adventuresinparadise1522 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@jeffjones3801 8 ай бұрын

THATS how you do a video! I've been struggling with this, well done and instant new subcriber!

@kbisant 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Appreciate the comparison and explanations. Thanks

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@uzolynx 2 жыл бұрын

Tried it out and it worked perfectly. Thank you

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@tarunsharma5254 23 күн бұрын

Man What a video ❤ , your way of representation is so good and voice is so soothing .. Also, thank you detailed comparison.. God bless you.

@AmplifyDIY 21 күн бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@mutakasata6752 Жыл бұрын

My man! I will try the steel wool method. Thank you.

@lisamourant68 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very nice man, thank you so much for this very helpful video.

@ssiiggyy1980 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!! I've been passively attempting to find the best way to fix my windshield issues on my cars. Thank you!!!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Before you go nuts on your windows, maybe check out my follow-up video, which found an even better method: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7WVaruaqbW-c6s.html Good luck!

@ssiiggyy1980 Жыл бұрын

@@AmplifyDIY Wow, I did and thanks again.

@markgarland9000 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had known this a few years ago. I had that problem and used a variety of other things and ended up scratching and slightly distorting the glass! I'll know better if it happens again. Much thanks for the video.

@JohnnyTrulove 5 күн бұрын

Looking forward to trying this on the windows of my '00 4Runner. Thanks for the video.

@carlospalacio5689 Жыл бұрын

Bloopers were hilarious haha! Great tips man!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Will-mx7gl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this 😊 I really love the way you did 3 experiments ,. We can see which is better .

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Will! Cheers!

@JavierMendoza-hs7bz Жыл бұрын

Well done video. Informative and accurate. Thank you.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ernestomusicnmore7735 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips , very helpful , loved the last part 😂

@maureen14 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Tx! Can't wait to try this!

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@MrPugheaven Жыл бұрын

Nice one fella, it's been driving me mad on my Toyota!!!

@trento8397 Жыл бұрын

Neat and tidy, good to get the bits and pieces off the window

@modernneanderthal6970 Жыл бұрын

I learned many years ago as a detailer to use #0000 steel wool and bar keepers friend. Following the process wash the area with high volume/moderate pressure water then wash the whole vehicle.

@Bigelboe Жыл бұрын

Agreed, bar keepers friend works great!

@bonneythompson6714 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for this info! It really has been scary trying to drive on the freeway at night!

@scottlepird6955 2 жыл бұрын

This guy explains things in a way I can understand them.

@AmplifyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott!

@nikonikorian6124 Жыл бұрын

great presentation and the Vice Grip Garage hat is just icing on the cake

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Well, I'll be dipped!

@emmanuelbess6377 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video an great information!!!!

@scottb1965 Жыл бұрын

Well done video. 👍 I had the same problem with SEVERE water stains. I too chose steel wool, but only after applying a light paste of 1/1 baking soda & water (left to dry) and then spritzing it with white cider vinegar. I used the steel wool to scrub after letting the vinegar do its job for a few minutes... about ten minutes of scrubbing and a few minutes hitting missed spots. My glass was SPOTLESS. One of these days I will Tech-up and record my work too. 😁

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I actually did a follow-up video where I tested even more techniques, and found an even better way that may be useful to you in the future: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7WVaruaqbW-c6s.html

@rogeriocosta1035 2 жыл бұрын

Nice demo! The main problem with steel wool is it can leave very fine particles over the car that can rust and stain the paint. You can use it safely only if you going to pressure wash the car right after. But any product to remove hard water stain will be corrosive too, so a good wash after the procedure is always mandatory. By the way, paint polishing paste compound sometimes helps and is safe to be used in small areas without washing the hole car.

@nathangregory9002 Жыл бұрын

Go over with a Decon

@melvinhunt6976 Жыл бұрын

On glass ? No it doesn’t!

@inlovewithhumans Жыл бұрын

It's only for glass that they are using steel wool.

@itsumonihon Жыл бұрын

@@inlovewithhumans you're missing his point, when you are scrubbing glass with steel wool, particles of it fly off in the air and can land on other parts of the car, then they rust.

@davidrwowbotham2633 Жыл бұрын

That's cool, but remove that fine dust below on paint and such. I'm in off to HD

@marklasky3555 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..good job

@fayyazahmad7290 Жыл бұрын

Looking for something helpful for a long time... thanks

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, Fayyaz!

@ninjak2647 Жыл бұрын

Vice Grip Garage Hat! Nice video brother!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Well, I'll be dipped!

@bambiwest1391 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am going to try the steel wool on our truck windows! Now I have to learn how to get the stains off the truck’s paint. 👏

@omarionbilly9677 2 ай бұрын

Feedback?

@usmc2a Жыл бұрын

Great job.

@user-ym4nr3gz9b Ай бұрын

Now i'm going to try the steel wool on my stained showerwalls👍🏻

@superspecialty5169 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video presentation format. I don’t have any patients for pretentious KZfaq fluff videos and I abhor the extensive use of umhs and ahs. With that said, you’re the quintessential example that others should be utilizing, but I don’t think they will! Thank you much, a subscriber for, now.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Super Specialty! I'll do my best to keep producing succinct and informative content. Thanks for watching!

@TuTuVanOers2 7 ай бұрын

thank you bro 🙏❤️

@consaka1 Жыл бұрын

I use fine cut polish with a pad on a drill. Usually Maguires. Works like a charm.

@ChanYC8829 Жыл бұрын

Excellent in4 n thanks you very much

@Mikezyoyo Жыл бұрын

For Heavy Hard Water Spots, use some buffing compound with the steel wool instead of lubricating with soapy water. Then go over 1 more time lubricating the steel wool with some polish. The compound adds that little bit extra to quickly get off the hard water off. Of coarse there are professional products and tools, but this technique is for keeping in line with this video topic of cleaning glass with DIY techniques

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

I had not thought about using a buffing/polish compound with the steel wool. I'll add that to the list of follow-up ideas. Thanks!

@wesamalfayez2322 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if i use white vinegar with a sponge would do the trick?

@Sk8StGeorge Жыл бұрын

@@wesamalfayez2322 I just tried white vinegar and it didn't work. Going to try the steel wool today.

@20BKing 7 ай бұрын

What's a good buffing compound to use?

@Mikezyoyo 7 ай бұрын

@jeffparker8087 3m or and name brand should do, but start light with a polish and work up to heavier grits if needs. Don't push too hard as the wool can scratch thr glass

@vdoyeah Жыл бұрын

Never thought of using steel wool #0000. My windshield situation was a bad batch of windshield cleaner (1 gal from WallyWorld) which left a nasty bluish color water stain which dried up for quite sometime on the very rightside, top, and leftside where the wipers don’t make contact. I’ve used window cleaner, vinegar, soap, & ammonia, none of it worked. So after watching this video, I bought a pack of #0000 steel wool. Used a soapy microfiber towel and cleaned the windshield, rinsed and started the Miyagi method with some elbow greased. I scrubbed it 3x using 3 steel wool for 10-15 minutes each time. Holy schnitzel! It friggin got the majority of the bluish water stain off. It’s way much clearer now than before. Thanks for sharing👍🏼

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Hey, that's awesome Ricky! I'm really glad it helped get that WallyWorld stain out of your life. :) Thanks for watching!

@stevewhitmill2037 Жыл бұрын

Cheers. Thanks buddy!

@jeffjacobson75 Жыл бұрын

Will try thanks!!!!!!

@raythomas2845 Жыл бұрын

The steel wool def works. I had terrible hard water spots on my window from the sprinkler to where it was making it hard for me to see. I tried several things, the vinegar recipe, stuff off Amazon and then I saw this video. We completely got rid of them with the steel wool.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Ray!

@phwualoha1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y ou for sharing. I'll give it a try. I tried other acidic removers but didn't work that well.

@quentinherbst630 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💪 💪 time to get that steelwool...

@user-jw5gf9dt7n Жыл бұрын

Clear coat buffing compound work really well too!!!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Yeah, cutting / buffing compound is great for this - especially if you have a DA buffer.

@andyrbush Жыл бұрын

I will try this, otherwise I'm going to need to replace the windscreen. Thanks for demonstrating it.

@kharakim Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time and preparing a simple but well-organized presentation.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm Жыл бұрын

@@AmplifyDIY crap info = your delusional !

@onieward Жыл бұрын

thank you! I'm 66, female, and getting ready for a 5-hour trip in december (partially after dark, in the pacific northwest...i.e. rain!). i have new wiper blades, but my windshield never seems super-clean, no matter what i do. I'm definitely going to try this! 👍👏🙂

@omarionbilly9677 2 ай бұрын

Did it work

@bozerbrett7867 Жыл бұрын

Nice comparison, I've had to sift through a lot of videos to figure out what really works. I also found the #0000 steel wool to work best, I used invisible glass spray cleaner instead of soap to wet the steel wool, it worked! Now I'm looking for a product that will help prevent future water spots, I'm trying Rain X Cerami-x glass cleaner + water repellent on the outside glass. Jury is still out on this product.

@outfitr9703 Жыл бұрын

Ultra fine pumice works too. Damp towel dipped in the dry pumice and scrub. A little messy but it works.

@Bobo-ox7fj Жыл бұрын

Could probably get away with any superfine abrasive really, but something like pumice or aluminium oxide isn't going to shed bits of iron that could end up caught on your car and rusting

@beaurichardson6496 Жыл бұрын

I use a buffer with a microfiber pad and compound works like a charm

@tmgkbfx 4 ай бұрын

Wow, the 0000 steel wool and soapy water really worked. It took about 7 minutes on side windows 12 minutes on windshield and 10 on back of my Tundra window. I waxed my windows them after I finished on one side and rain x or the other side to see which will hold up the best. Thank you writer for sharing this great idea. Keep Living Keep Giving

@AmplifyDIY 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad it worked so well for you!

@rondail5675 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. How about doing another comparison between the steel-wool vs rotary machine polishing?

@omarionbilly9677 2 ай бұрын

Much love from Kenya I'm going to try for my side mirrors

@KINGH4L0 Жыл бұрын

This is good to know. I’m told extra-fine steel wool on a buffer wheel will make quick work of thems winders. I used white stinky vinegar in the old glass water kettle the other day…Almost instantly zapped the calcium deposits. Muriatic acid is your friend and enemy for a quick fight against water stains. Once the calcium etches in, it’s a battle and a half. So keep up on your water stain removal, don’t let it sit for years.

@crawford323 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Rowdy!

@Element5ive 5 ай бұрын

Just wow. Thanks!;

@robc.5745 Жыл бұрын

I've been using the steel wool for years after a co worker told me about it and as you said it works the best, Just make sure you use the oooo grade ,Easily found in a home depot.

@positivelyportugal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wilsonng7464 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this is helpful my glass are full of water spot time to give it a try.

@caminla Жыл бұрын

It worked! Steel wool 0000!!!! Thank you!

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

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@josephgraham1065 Жыл бұрын

thanks going to try

@josemontano7767 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info I bought a used Dodge Durango with horrible water spots

@ccgrider1014 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great vid. I have experienced water spots that the steel wool won't remove, at all. I found that mothers mag and aluminum polish does!!! test and see!!! Thanks again.

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Great tip Cort - thank you!

@j.r6656 Жыл бұрын

this was a very good video 🔥🔥👍 subscribed 👌

@markg7963 Жыл бұрын

I have a car buffer pad I use with some steel wool embedded into a microfiber rag that I run over the windows. (With the buffer on a wet window). Works like a champ to clean the windows. As for the inside, I’m never happy…. Tried all sorts of things…

@edwinsr1908 Жыл бұрын

Good job 👏 👍

@AmplifyDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers, Edwin!

@karendivito8905 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! What about the paint on your car? Love the bloopers! 😂

@AmplifyDIY 6 ай бұрын

Hi Karen - getting water spots off the paint really requires buffing the whole car with a random orbit polisher and polishing compound. Thanks for watching!