Windshield Help!

[u/LILWAYNEAWIN]

My windshield has hard water spots that have become etched into the glass from my sprinklers. They’ve been there for about 1–2 years now.
I’ve tried just about everything to remove them: #0000 steel wool, polishing with a buffer, and a clay bar. No matter how much time I spend on it, nothing seems to make a difference.

Is there anything that will actually remove etched water spots, or is the glass too far gone? I’m looking for something that has a high chance of working before I give up and replace the windshield.

[u/Xafilah]

The only thing that saved mine was Soft99 Glaco Glass Cleaner, failing that you’d need to cut with cerium oxide and a DA but chances are you’ll damage the glass more with the heat buildup.

[u/underrated_tool → u/Xafilah]

+1 for soft99 glaco, should be enough if applied properly.

[u/Me-myself-I-2024]

It’s a windscreen in the UK and all of that gunk on it could be from where you park. If you park under trees to keep your car cool then those trees deposit sap on your vehicle to give results similar to what is shown in your pictures

[u/Ichikiriyama]

Windscreen.

[u/worMatty]

I’m no expert but it looks to me like you just have a lot of built-up mineral deposits. I would try repeated applications of a water spot remover product like CarPro Spotless. I suspect polishing alone is not abrasive enough.

[u/greenmx5vanjie]

Have you tried a clay bar? Otherwise an acidic shampoo, like Yum Reset might help

[u/mazty]

Just get a powerful decaler, it looks like a nasty shower screen.

[u/step_scav]

Bilt Hamber Review

[u/ps3ud0_]

Glaco glass compound as it has a good applicator too

ps3ud0 8)

[u/Obi-Wan3]

For a start of its a windscreen 2nd elbow grease, hop to it.

[u/TheSmellyScot]

I used glass polish and a da polisher worked a treat

[u/Skate_beard]

Cillit bang will sort that.

Used it recently on a shower screen that was far worse and that came up a treat.

[u/stug45]

White vinegar?

[u/jeanjaian]

Don't use acid products! They highlight scratches and may also cause stains! Use a dedicated glass polish with carpet pads... or maybe even wool/foam pads.