How to remove water spots?

xdr
xdr Member Posts: 289
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We have our camper parked next to the lawn and keep it covered until we start getting it ready for spring/summer travel. We had a sprinkler that was splashing a bit into the side of the camper and we didn’t realize it until it left water marks. They are on the driver side and porthole windows. 
Any idea of a product or technique to get the spots off? 
Follow up question- has anyone had their camper ceramic coated or done it themselves? 
2021 2024 T@b 400 Black Canyon, 2020 Ram Rebel 1500  
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  • bergger
    bergger Moderator Posts: 1,077
    I would just wash and wax the trailer. Then use some McGuires plastic cleaner followed by their plastic polish on the windows. I just cleaned our windows yesterday with that and they look fantastic. 
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  • RVMike
    RVMike Member Posts: 30

    Mike and Priscilla, White Salmon, WA
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  • RVMike
    RVMike Member Posts: 30
    A few years ago I did the same thing with my Navion motorhome, the tail hung over the grass and got nailed by the sprinklers.  I used a product called "Hot Sauce" to remove the water spots.  It worked OK, but not great.
    Mike and Priscilla, White Salmon, WA
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  • manyman297
    manyman297 Member Posts: 1,433
    Straight vinegar works really well and is relatively harmless. I always start with vinegar and then move onto stronger chemicals if it doesn't remove it. Since you'll be wiping the windows just use a soft cloth and very little pressure. 
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  • Mickerly
    Mickerly Member Posts: 486
    I agree with the vinegar. After the windows are clean Any spray and wipe wax will work. We use Mother's brand, but others are equally good. 

    I would use Graphene or a paste car wax for the rest of the trailer. Both work well. They are easier to apply than ceramic and last longer.
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  • xdr
    xdr Member Posts: 289
    @Mickerly Do you use wax on your windows? I’m not familiar with Mother’s brand. I’m assuming it is for the sides and the windows? 

    I think we will start with the vinegar for sure. After the side is clean we would like to put some kind of wax/protectant to help make cleaning easier. 

    Thank you for the suggestions! 
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  • Mickerly
    Mickerly Member Posts: 486
    Mother's and Meguiar's are the two better selling car products. Normally I use Mother's, but last time Meguiar's was discounted. I'm currently using Meguiar's Quick Wax. You spray it on while the trailer is still wet after washing. Then dry. It leaves a thin coating of wax without using any abrasives. There is also a small UV protectant in the wax.

    Yes, I use it on windows as well as the rest of the trailer. It makes them very easy to clean, bugs don't stick. 
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  • RVMike
    RVMike Member Posts: 30
    Yes, I have used vinegar. it didn't  make of a dent on the water spots.  Hot Sause did. I'm not saying that it is great, but it caused the waterspots to go away with enough applications. 
    Mike and Priscilla, White Salmon, WA
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  • Mickerly
    Mickerly Member Posts: 486
    When vinegar doesn't work move to something stronger. CLR or a bathroom cleaner. Be careful. The windows are acrylic. Unless you want to do a lot of buffing, don't use anything abrasive.
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