psuvette

I removed the 'Next generation airbag' sticker and rubbed at the leftover adhesive on the glass with a scotch-brite type of pad, and it left some very light scratches or marring on the glass.

They're VERY light, but nonetheless annoying. Would a glass polishing kit get rid of them or does anyone have any suggestions?

calvins

I can't answer your glass question. Someone will probably know. But in the future, for removing anything like that - Goo Gone is what you want.

TintingKC

If you can feel them with your fingernail they are permanent. Glass polish can knock down the hard edges and minimize them to a degree.

Next time use a little soapy water and new razor blade.

bj1k

Glass polishes are for windshields because the glass is softer , but the side and rear glass is tempered and would be too hard to polish out marks. Might minimize them some but not completely. As Calvins said , next time use Goo Gone. One question on this forum could have prevented the problem.

C5Txfan

Yep .. Goo Gone is great stuff ! I use to remove the adhesive when changing out my license plate renewal sticker on my windshield every year.

psuvette

I cannot feel them. They are *extremely* light scratches. I might try the glass polish. Is there any chance at all that this *might* work:

dadaroo

Any glass can be polished. By hand will take longer than using a drill and a really small pad. Also, a light application of a pure wax might hide them. Also might try using paint scratch "remover". Would last a long time since the scratches are on the inside.

You can try using soft toothpaste also. I have used some with a QTip to remove watch crystal scratches with great success.

calvins

Take your car to a local glass repair shop and ask if they have anything to take care of it.

psuvette

Thank you for the ideas. Do you think that a glass polishing kit might be overkill?

Vetteman Jack

That's what I would do - could prevent more damage by you doing it yourself.

obnoxus

scotch bright its scratched permenantly ( ask me how I know )

ALWAYS use steel wool on glass

dadaroo

I looked at the kit you referenced. While the polish may be good, I think the pad is way too big for your location. I would go to your local hardware store/Harbour Freight and get a much smaller pad. Does not have to be flat either, could be a rounded end design also. I have used small rounded ones for detail paint polishing is tight areas. With a small pad try using soft toothpaste first. Just make sure you wet the pad with water to help the process. You don't need a high drill speed.

FiberglassFan

If you end up needing to replace the glass, I have a window that came in replacement door that got mounted a few years ago....The inside of the glass had a 'tint film' applied. I left it on to protect the surface. Its been in my storage just waiting for someone to buy it... Shipping could be tricky, but a good crate will make it possible.
Jennifer

bj1k

If you don't have the experience and use a glass buffer you will overheat the glass and it will break and if it is buffed uneven it will distort the glass. If it is possible to buff it out a professional glass shop will tell you and it would then be worth having them do it. Sometimes they surprise you about how cheap the job is . Why take the chance ?

bj1k

Watch crystals are soft material , side auto glass is always tempered.