Polishing glass
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Mantilgh
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I been wanting to get the CarPro ones but they are "Temporarily On Back Order". Their IronX Paste is the same status and has been so for a long time. It makes me think that they will no longer be carrying them.
Will either of these products become available again?
Will either of these products become available again?
Rsurfer
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Not sure about IronX Paste, but I don't see them discontinuing Ceriglass anytime soon.
Whitewater25
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If you run your fingernail over them & it stops then they are on top of glass & should come out,if not,then they are micro chips & I don't know if you can do anything about them. My .02 anyway.
Whitewater25
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A bb gun makes a really good rock simulation.
AZpolisher15
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I think the consensus is CarPro Ceri-glass and rayon pads, as mentioned above, are the "best" tools for the job. But the consensus is also that "pit" removal is extremely difficult, if not sometimes impossible. It will depend on the severity of the pits. Even minor pitting will require a significant amount of time (yes, multiple hours). Minor wiper trails and hairline scratches are one thing, but pits are another thing entirely. Ive not had luck with the process on my Tacoma with a DA and said products. That's not to say you wouldn't have luck. There are some good threads here regarding the process. Mike P has a great one where he uses a rotary and it does a fantastic job.
Long story short, it's not as simple as picking up the pads and polish, hitting the glass for a half hour with your DA, and ending up with a "like new" windshield. I'm not saying don't try, but trying to help you avoid disappointment. It can be a large, messy, and time consuming task, with no guaranteed results.
Long story short, it's not as simple as picking up the pads and polish, hitting the glass for a half hour with your DA, and ending up with a "like new" windshield. I'm not saying don't try, but trying to help you avoid disappointment. It can be a large, messy, and time consuming task, with no guaranteed results.
AZpolisher15
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You've prob seen this already. If not...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-glass-correction-scratch-removal-carpro.html
and as Mike always suggests-- if you attempt this, start on the passenger side. Test spot.
Again, not to negate the products, but I've seen people do more harm than good when trying to polish glass- even after getting and following good advice (additionally, I've seen people have great luck, like in the linked post). I just couldn't handle not making the attempt, so I got the products, started the show, and realized real quick what I was up against. Granted I didn't give it a solid 8 hours like some have suggested, but I realized just how long and arduous the process was going to be. I'm not a professional or anything (obviously). And I started to see some micro-marring that was caused by me and my technique. I got spooked and decided to quit while I was ahead
I'll give it another shot sometime when I have a whole weekend and take it slow.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-glass-correction-scratch-removal-carpro.html
and as Mike always suggests-- if you attempt this, start on the passenger side. Test spot.
Again, not to negate the products, but I've seen people do more harm than good when trying to polish glass- even after getting and following good advice (additionally, I've seen people have great luck, like in the linked post). I just couldn't handle not making the attempt, so I got the products, started the show, and realized real quick what I was up against. Granted I didn't give it a solid 8 hours like some have suggested, but I realized just how long and arduous the process was going to be. I'm not a professional or anything (obviously). And I started to see some micro-marring that was caused by me and my technique. I got spooked and decided to quit while I was ahead
I'll give it another shot sometime when I have a whole weekend and take it slow.Agree.
Crispy
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Depends on cost of replacement.
If it costs 200.00 like mine then just replace.
If it costs any more than 600.00 it might be worth the 8 hours it will take.
The Ceriglass with rotary at 1500 rpm and foam cutting pad will remove minor defects only and usually shows up some more RIDS while doing.
It is also a complete mess while working the product.
I had to wear a protective suit we use at work in a spray booth and my garage was totalled (had to do indoors as was winter).
You have to "polish" after the defect removal so might take even more time.
I would definitely do a test spot on passenger lower corner to see what you need to do.
Myself not worth it.
If it costs 200.00 like mine then just replace.
If it costs any more than 600.00 it might be worth the 8 hours it will take.
The Ceriglass with rotary at 1500 rpm and foam cutting pad will remove minor defects only and usually shows up some more RIDS while doing.
It is also a complete mess while working the product.
I had to wear a protective suit we use at work in a spray booth and my garage was totalled (had to do indoors as was winter).
You have to "polish" after the defect removal so might take even more time.
I would definitely do a test spot on passenger lower corner to see what you need to do.
Myself not worth it.