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    Dec 3, 2008, 12:26 PM
    Protective Treatment for Ceramic Tile
    I'm just finishing scrubbing hard water stain off 2,016 2" tiles in a tub/shower enclosure, and I will never do that again!! Does anyone know of a treatment or protective coating you can apply to ceramic tile to prevent hard water minerals from bonding to the surface? Has anyone tried something like car wax, by any chance?
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    Dec 3, 2008, 12:34 PM

    Go to any home improvement center and buy some tile sealer. I just sealed my countertops that we just got done tiling. It's made just for those reasons.
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    Dec 4, 2008, 01:59 AM
    Home Depot sells a product called GEL-GLOSS. It is located by the tubs and sinks. It goes on like car wax and you buff it out. I use it on my tiled countertops and fiberglass surround.
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    Dec 4, 2008, 02:24 AM

    I had ceramic tile in my shower and as a quick fix I used car wax.
    Beads up well and lasts for about 10 or so showers.
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