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glenn


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Hi i have brought a motorhome which has been parked on the coast.

I am trying to get water stains of windows, have tried CLR/vinegar/bicarb/toothpaste

Too no avail any suggestions would appreciate

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Use Duplex Bunnings sell it and it is made for perspeck and clear awnings it will also remove light scratches about $15 for a spray can 

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You can also use CRC Glass Cleaner which sells at any reputable Auto Parts/Accessories store for about $15.00. I've used the CRC Glass Cleaner for years now and it leaves no smudges or stains when used with the cheap paper hand towels.

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What you need is Vuplex, used on any perspex widows even by aircraft pilots. Available at Autobarn etc.

We've been using it for 6 years, fantastic stuff.

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glenn


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HI thanks for responses,i did track down vuplex at bunnings

also forgot to mention motorhome is a toyota coaster so all glass.

I did try o'brien glass they think it is from bore water.

I don't think the vuplex will work on glass, but if you think it will let me know please

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Hi Keith,

Would it possibly remove calcium stains from windows......my car has some which seemingly impossible to remove.

I have been careful due to not wanting to damage paintwork but have tried a few different things but mostly to no avail.

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Hi Glenn,
Try the CRC Glass Cleaner. I have used it on bore water stains on glass previously and it is great. I used to use it to clean the windows of my work vehicles when they had been washed down with either untreated dam water or bore water and it cleaned them so it was as though there were no windows there, they were so clean.
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Vuplex is purely a perspex cleaner & scratch remover. We use it on our caravan windows & boat windscreen. Works a treat.

It doesn't do anything when used on glass.

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A clay cloth or clay bar does wonders to strip contaminants off glass and paint.

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glenn


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Thanks for all your replies.

Will try the CRC first and go from there

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Hi Glenn,
The beauty of the CRC is that you can use it on interior surfaces as well, especially for cleaning mirrors, etc.
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Try cutting a lemon in half and wipe it over the effected area.

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Polish / wax windows helps. When youâve cleaned glass . From happening again . Is it the oxidised paint from roof ?

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not sure ! have since tried crc and no go

when i went to o'briens they seemed to think it was from bore water,

they did say they had some type of acid (which needed gloves breathing apparatus and special clothing)

which they would not sell, so i may go back to them and get a price.

They hadn't seen the vehicle so  i suppose more guess work on bore water.

Will let you know!

Thanks Glenn



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