Excellent idea, Bob.  I think I'll mix up a batch of our Starbucks
coffee-maker descaler.  The scale is probably calcium-based, and the
descaler slightly acidic.  I'll give it a try and report back to the
list.

Thanks,

Warren in Santa Fe
88 Westy, Subie 2.2

On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Bob Stevens<mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'd suggest going after the mineral "left-overs" with vinegar first Warren.
> Works good at cleaning coffee-maker mineral deposits out.
> bob
>
> On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Warren Lail <wklail@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Greetings everyone,
>>
>> I am about to have my windshield replaced and it occurred to me just
>> how serious the water spots are on my other windows. �It is as if they
>> are etched into the glass (probably are, through some chemical process
>> of which I'm unfamiliar). �How might one go about polishing glass so
>> as to remove those unsightly water spots. �Could I use jeweler's rouge
>> or something similar? �Another cleaning chemical, possibly mildly acid
>> based?
>>
>> Thoughts and comments appreciated.
>>
>> Warren in Santa Fe
>> 88 Westy, Subie 2.2
>>
>> p.s. �I ordered my Cal-look windshield rubber from West Coast Metric
>> based upon my experience with them from about 15 years ago. �I
>> received it and the rubber looks good, and I know it's a bit late to
>> ask this question, but do you guys (non-gendered term) have any recent
>> experience with their rubber products?
>
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