Windshield Scratch Removal
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Anderson, Indiana
Windshield Scratch Removal
My windshield (which I'm 99.99% positive is the original) has swirl marks in it similar to what you would see in paint. When driving into the sun it is very difficult to see through it. Becuase it is original, I don't want to replace it. Is there a way to buff these marks out? My dad once told me there is a product that was used to buff out glass TV tubes but he has since passed away and I don't remember what it is. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Mat
Mat
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Sunrise FL
Check the Eastwood catalog for their glass buffing kit to remove scratches. Believe me, it requires an abrasive compound and a power buffer. I think the compound is cerium oxide.
Take it slow, keep it wet, and don't let the glass get hot
Take it slow, keep it wet, and don't let the glass get hot
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: San Clemente CA
Not sure about windshields, but I have been using toothpaste to get rid of scratches in glasses and sunglasses for years. A trick given to me by an optometrist. Worth a try and cheap.
Don
Don
Pro
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Auckland New Zealand
Also Jiff works well.
When I worked at Pilkingtons years ago thats what was used to get rid of minor blemishes using a power buff machine
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto Ontario
My windshield (which I'm 99.99% positive is the original) has swirl marks in it similar to what you would see in paint. When driving into the sun it is very difficult to see through it. Becuase it is original, I don't want to replace it. Is there a way to buff these marks out? My dad once told me there is a product that was used to buff out glass TV tubes but he has since passed away and I don't remember what it is. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Mat
Mat
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Coralville Iowa
One thing to remember. If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail (deep scratch), it will be to deep to polish out and never push at a scratch from the opposite side of the glass. That's how we cut the stuff and it will crack and run to the edge.
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