Scratched Windshield
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Long Island, NY
Scratched Windshield
Had replacement wiper blades and it seems the rubber on the tip of one of them broke off and very noticeably scratched the glass. Any recommendations on what to do besides replacing the entire windshield? I used compound and various scratch removers, and it seemed to help a little. Thanks!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Sausalito CA
There is a specific glass polish that you use with a air drill.
As you polish the scratch out, you are essentially removing glass.
A distortion occurs in that polished area.
Worth a try? Else replace.
As you polish the scratch out, you are essentially removing glass.
A distortion occurs in that polished area.
Worth a try? Else replace.
Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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From: Louisville, KY
Had replacement wiper blades and it seems the rubber on the tip of one of them broke off and very noticeably scratched the glass. Any recommendations on what to do besides replacing the entire windshield? I used compound and various scratch removers, and it seemed to help a little. Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: NJ: the garbage state
this happened to me. somehow the wiper gouged my new windshield two years ago. i glass repair guy used some machine and polished it until it was gone. cost maybe 100 dollars. looks good as new.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Southeast, WI
Had replacement wiper blades and it seems the rubber on the tip of one of them broke off and very noticeably scratched the glass. Any recommendations on what to do besides replacing the entire windshield? I used compound and various scratch removers, and it seemed to help a little. Thanks!
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
I purchased pumice and a special block, from a glass dealer and polished out light windshield wiper marks. The process isn't fast but the marks are gone. If you can feel the scratch with your finger nail forget polishing, it is replacement time.
