Removing light scratches on windshield

TOB9595 · Oct 23, 2002

Well I learned a lot re scratches on plastic. Ihave a Ford

that a previous Uncle used cheap paper towels, I guess, to clean his windshield. There are kaliedoscopic wonders on rainy nights. I know there are techniques to remove these. I just don't know what they are. I never wipe a windshield with paper towels. Recycled PT's can scratch surfaces badly.
I was thinking of replacing the glass. Then I have the concern of leaks. Always a concern after glass replacement.
Any help guys? Gals?

rycen · Oct 23, 2002

I know that Rain X makes a good glass polish,should be ava at wally world or a auto supply store.

Darell · Oct 23, 2002

There are plenty of glass polishes for orbital polishers on the market. You'll have to look at the pro detailer areas probably though.

I'm not sure who replaces the glass in your area, but the times I've had it done here, they do an amazingly thorough job. My guess is that my replacement glass is done better than it is done at the factory.

Skyline · Oct 23, 2002

There are some glass polish products available here: http://www.properautocare.com/glass---plastic.html

Albany Tom · Oct 23, 2002

There's the stuff that has fillers in it, and there's the stuff that does it abrasively. For me the filler stuff just makes glare.

The cheapest, probably safest abrasive polish is regular (not whitening, not gel) toothpaste. Soft clean cloth, clean window first, work in small areas - let us know how it works!

Ted T · Oct 23, 2002

If you use a buffer, keep moving. Hot spots can crack the glass. I saw a professional polish a windshield. It looked like very slow going, very labor intensive.
Ted

PhilAlex · Oct 24, 2002

Try INVISIBLE GLASS from STONER

Great stuff. Works fantastic on Monitors too.

Don't but ANYTHING else.

TOB9595 · Oct 26, 2002

When all is said and done, I'll contact a auto glass outfit about the cost of removing the scratches.
Thanks for all the ideas.
Tom

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