Side mirror spots and scratches

[rtsoul]

I'm sure some where on this forum there is info on cleaning off hard water spots and scratches off of mirrors but I can't seem to find anything. If normal washing and vinegar wont remove the sports what will?

[Chris@Adams]

On the mirrors them selfs?Or the housing?

[rtsoul]

The mirrors them selves.

[mc2hill]

You can use the 4" pads and the polishes to remove water spots, but Adam's does not sell anything abrasive enough to remove scratches on glass.

[rtsoul]

That's what I thought but I wanted to ask before I tried it, thanks.

[BlueGenCoupe]

You can use the 4" pads and the polishes to remove water spots, but Adam's does not sell anything abrasive enough to remove scratches on glass.

 

I agree, 4" orange pads and SHR

[07RS4]

You can use the 4" pads and the polishes to remove water spots, but Adam's does not sell anything abrasive enough to remove scratches on glass.

 

Side mirrors are usually plastic arent they? Try the 4" pads and shr, if you can not get enough pressure because the mirror is moving, try the hand applicator(flip). Those mirrors are usually pretty easy to clean up.

[mike690001]

maybe vinegar if its hard water

[rcode99]

Maybe an old clay bar?

[rcode99]

maybe vinegar if its hard water

 

Or try a little diluted lime away or a product called CLR, being careful NOT to drip any on the paint. I've used it about 50/50 mix. It take a little longer but it works. Then rinse. Goog luck.

[joeobx]

I agree, 4" orange pads and SHR

if your using a PC, if you your using a drill I'd try the white pad and machine polish....you don't want to know how I know this

[Corners]

I'm sure some where on this forum there is info on cleaning off hard water spots and scratches off of mirrors but I can't seem to find anything. If normal washing and vinegar wont remove the sports what will?

 

how to remove scratches from glass - Google Search

[Corners]

how to remove scratches from glass - Google Search

 

 

how to remove water spots from car - Google Search

[TazMan]

I'm sure some where on this forum there is info on cleaning off hard water spots and scratches off of mirrors but I can't seem to find anything. If normal washing and vinegar wont remove the sports what will?

 

I recall on one of Adams video's, he mentions using the claybar on all your glass and mirrows which should resolve the problem. If not, I agee with the other members on taking the more aggressive approach with the SHR.

 

Let us know what worked best

 

[Team Adam's]

Start with clay... then move to polish. I regularly use SHR on an orange pad to polish spots from glass and it works excellent.

 

If that doesn't work you can try 0000 steel wool lubed heavily with glass cleaner.

 

After all those, if you still have spots you're dealing with etching and likely will need to replace the glass.