Water stains on RAV4 -- what's safe to use?

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My advice is to call a detail shop and see what they say about removing the spots.

You are more than welcome.

As a side note, I should have mentioned that a razor blade will often work wonders on glass. Just make sure you are scraping and not "cutting" with the tip or edge as it could potentially scratch glass... And if it's a Ford or other brand with a protective coating on the outside (often gold or green) then avoid doing this... But generally, razor blades are used to remove glue, stickers, paint overspray, etc.

I wish you much success in your recouperation and long-term health!

I had a similar problem with my car's windows and used acetone, the active ingredient in most nail polish remover. It worked very well and removed the water spots. Just keep it away from painted surfaces and things that are rubber, probably soft plastic too.

Very good advice... Acetone will soften paint much like a low-level paint remover. It will also destroy some hard plastics as well as the softer stuff from time to time.

Here is something from Mequiars:

"The best way to get rid of fresh stains, water spots and smears is to remove them as quickly as possible, before they have a chance to bake into the paint or cause permanent damage.

This is why Meguiar's recommends keeping Meguiar's Quik Detailer=AE or Ulimate Quik Detailer=AE or Final Inspection and a microfiber polishing cloth like Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber in the trunk or the back of your car, truck or S.U.V. Having immediate access to the right tools to remove fresh bird droppings and other unwanted contaminants at a moments notice can make the difference between an unsightly permanent stain or a show car shine.

If you have stubborn stains, spots or smears that a quick detailer will not remove, your next best bet is to wash your car and then use one of Meguiar's paint cleaners like ScratchX or Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner to safely clean the surface and remove the offending contaminants."