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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Hi guys,
I have a problem with me 98' Corvette. When I bought it bout a month ago it came to me from Florida and both of the windows had deep scratches. I figured it might be from the sand. The lady opened the windows when the sand was on the edges of the rubber and it made so deep scratches. I couldn't figure out anything else. The question is, how can i fix this WITHOUT buying new windows, if thats even possible. Any suggestions are very welcome.
Thanks, Tony
(I would need $400 to have two new windows installed )
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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I'd like to know as well
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Try glass polishing kit from a place like Griots.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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The general rule of thumb for scratches in glass is if you can feel it with your fingernail, it cannot be polished out.
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
Try glass polishing kit from a place like Griots.
thanks man
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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any other ideas please......
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replace them. That's it. Sorry.....
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