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Jenn1270

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So we just moved into a brand new house (we are the first people to live in it) about 3 months ago. Even though we have a housekeeper once a week, it is beginning to get hard for her to remove the water spots from the glass. Do you think DP glass restorer will work on this? If I cover it with OCW or some other spray wax it will keep the spotting down?

Jenn
 
Jenn,
A few years back while watching some cleaning guru on the DIY network I got a good tip on cleaning glass. This lady demonstrated quite a few chemical cleaners and when all else failed she broke out the tap water and corn starch...that's right...corn starch. I don't recall how much she used, but the water was milky color and she used it as a polish sort of. It worked real good on her demonstration with spotty windows. I've always kept it in the back of my mind for future use.

No joke...you may try searching for it one the DIY website. I wish I could remember that lady's name.
 
I think the DP will work. I used it on cups that had seen better days from harsh detergents and they cleaned up nicely.

If you dont have any Id be more than happy to send you some!
 
Jenn, I had some really bad waterspots on my car mirrors that I know were there long before I bought it and DP Glass Restorer cleaned every bit of them off. I've never tried on a shower door but glass is glass.
 
scratch free scotch brite and white vinegar. :xyxthumbs:
 
A couple ideas (we do these):

> Polish the glass and tile with your Flex or PC, orange pad, meduim to fine polish medium
> Use sealant on the tile
> Use Rain-X on the glass

Q:
Want to put that California Water Blade to use ('cause you don't use it on the car anymore)?
A:
Use it after each shower to wipe down the tile and glass. Bath dries much faster, uses the exhaust fan less and drasticly reduces mildew and soap film build up (what you're fighting now).

Regards,
GEWB
 
gewb said:
A couple ideas (we do these):

> Polish the glass and tile with your Flex or PC, orange pad, meduim to fine polish medium
> Use sealant on the tile
> Use Rain-X on the glass

Q:
Want to put that California Water Blade to use ('cause you don't use it on the car anymore)?
A:
Use it after each shower to wipe down the tile and glass. Bath dries much faster, uses the exhaust fan less and drasticly reduces mildew and soap film build up (what you're fighting now).

Regards,
GEWB
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I'm not so bright sometimes and didn't even think of the rain-x. I don't have any but I think I have some aquapel in the garage.

Secondly....the waterblade idea is a good one.

Jenn
 
Jenn1270 said:
If I cover it with OCW or some other spray wax it will keep the spotting down?
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I've used numerous waxes and sealants with good results. The absolute longest lasting and easiest to apply has been Opti Seal. Since the glass and brightwork still need regular cleaning with some most-likely stout cleaning agents, especially with harder water, I think you'll find Rain X and other glass products lack longevity. A squeegee hanging in the shower is a great preventative measure and only takes a minute. You've only got one opportunity to keep new stuff like new. After I give it a workout on a couple of vehicles I'll probably hit mine with Opti Coat.

Jenn1270 said:
Even though we have a housekeeper once a week....
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Hey, I had one of those once! Wasn't much for cleaning and had a crabby disposition so I had to fire her. She was such a good "housekeeper" she did indeed keep the house! Took half of everything else too! :eek:

My "interviews" are a lot more thorough these days. :rolleyes:

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
I've used numerous waxes and sealants with good results. The absolute longest lasting and easiest to apply has been Opti Seal. After I give it a workout on a couple of vehicles I'll probably hit mine with Opti Coat.




Hey, I had one of those once! Wasn't much for cleaning and had a crabby disposition so I had to fire her. She was such a good "housekeeper" she did indeed keep the house! Took half of everything else too! :eek:

My "interviews" are a lot more thorough these days. :rolleyes:

TL
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I will try the optiseal. it is sitting out on my detailing shelf as we speak.

As for housekeepers, for most guys I suspect the "interviewing" is much more fun than "hiring."



Jenn
 
Jenn1270 said:
I'm not so bright sometimes and didn't even think of the rain-x. I don't have any but I think I have some aquapel in the garage.

Secondly....the waterblade idea is a good one.

Jenn
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Yup, using the blade it takes about one minute (two minutes until you get the rhythm down) to wipe down the entire shower which then dries completely in under 5 minutes (at least in Denver it does).

Aquapel, Rain-X, whatever will work fine BUT the glass needs to be perfectly clean first.

I use any available sealant on the tile (got a bottle of Mothers and a bottle of Meg's NTX 2.0 at a great price) - I save the Blackfire Wet Diamond for the cars.

Regards,
GEWB
 
Boy this thread reminded me about my 303 Shower Shield that is gathering dust in a closet somewhere. I think my lungs are still repelling water from all the mist I breathed in when I was using it.
 
S2K said:
And that will show hubby just how important it is to have good products
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Setec Astronomy said:
Boy this thread reminded me about my 303 Shower Shield that is gathering dust in a closet somewhere. I think my lungs are still repelling water from all the mist I breathed in when I was using it.
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I had no idea they made a shower shield.

Jenn
 
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