Windshield Scratched

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Mike

My neighbor was helping me clear of snow yesterday and he accidentally scratched my car's windshield. The scratches don't look too deep but I cannot trade it in until I get this fixed now

Any ideas how to correct this issue?

thanks
 
How deep is the scratch ?
Can you feel it when you run your finger nail across it ?

I can only think of two options

Go to your local Auto glass center and ask them if they could buff it out.....there are some amazing buffers out there today.

Or

You could get a buffing pad and some Rare Earth or Cerium oxide and start buffing it out yourself.

There are some good products out these days for working on this kind of repair.

Seems like Diamondite makes some kind of windshield repair system but I'm not sure it would take out deep scratches.
 
Mike Burke said:
How deep is the scratch ?
Can you feel it when you run your finger nail across it ?

I can only think of two options

Go to your local Auto glass center and ask them if they could buff it out.....there are some amazing buffers out there today.

Or

You could get a buffing pad and some Rare Earth or Cerium oxide and start buffing it out yourself.

There are some good products out these days for working on this kind of repair.

Seems like Diamondite makes some kind of windshield repair system but I'm not sure it would take out deep scratches.
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diamondite would not likely touch it.
 
hmm..guess ill keep searching for a solution
 
How deep is the scratch ?
Can you post some pics ?
Where is it located on the WS ?
Have you tried to fix it with anything yet ?
 
Sunshyne said:
Mike

My neighbor was helping me clear of snow yesterday and he accidentally scratched my car's windshield. The scratches don't look too deep but I cannot trade it in until I get this fixed now

Any ideas how to correct this issue?

thanks
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Removing ANY kind of below surface defect like a scratch, in just about any medium, paint, glass, gel-coat, plastic, etc., means removing enough material surrounding the below surface defects to level the upper most surface with the lowest depths of the defects you're trying to remove.

If the scratches are not to deep you can remove them using a rotary buffer and a glass polish containing Cerium Oxide. I've used the Diamondite® Glass Resurfacing Crème with the Lake Country 4 Inch Glass Cutting Pads to remove scratches using a rotary buffer. It actually worked pretty well.

It's messy so tape off any surrounding paint or trim.

:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Removing ANY kind of below surface defect like a scratch, in just about any medium, paint, glass, gel-coat, plastic, etc., means removing enough material surrounding the below surface defects to level the upper most surface with the lowest depths of the defects you're trying to remove.

If the scratches are not to deep you can remove them using a rotary buffer and a glass polish containing Cerium Oxide. I've used the Diamondite® Glass Resurfacing Crème with the Lake Country 4 Inch Glass Cutting Pads to remove scratches using a rotary buffer. It actually worked pretty well.

It's messy so tape off any surrounding paint or trim.

:)
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:iagree:

Mike's suggestion is spot on! (Not like it wouldn't be) but I used the exact method above and it worked fairly well. It is super messy.....so definitely put something down and tape the trim.
 
thanks for the suggestion Mike and JKK7479

After using the creme whats a good follow up as a final phase once the imperfections are fixed?
 
Sunshyne said:
thanks for the suggestion Mike and JKK7479

After using the creme whats a good follow up as a final phase once the imperfections are fixed?
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I followed up with the Diamondite Glasswork Restorer. It's a very mild polish to further refine the finish and leave the glass clean and smooth. It's really optional if the reconditioning creme worked well. You can be the judge on that. You can then choose to seal it with Poli-Shield. Below is the link to the kit that AG sells.

Diamondite® Glass Repair System Kit polishes out scratches in auto glass windshields and windows. Diamondite Glass polish restore car glass.
 
awesome info, thanks

last question, which size back plate do I get? I see there is a 3.5 and a 3.75? Am I to assume the bigger is better to get more "bite?"
 
I hope it is the 3.75". I just ordered one for the same purpose.
 
Would this kit work if I am trying to remove what I can best describe is a light sand blasting. From all of the winter sanding over the years the windshield on my car has a very shallow pitting that you can see spots when driving into direct sunlight. They are not deep or what I would call chips, if I could remove a fraction of a mil of glass I think I could get them out or make it a lot better. I'll see if I can get pictures up.
 
some pics attached as I finally got time and the camera was charged

You cannot feel them under your fingers but they are an eye sore
 
Mike,

Bringing back and old thread...

Is there anything like this available? It seems this product is back ordered on the website... any other alternatives.

Thanks
 
I had good success removing windshield scratches caused by the wipers/dirt. I followed these guides http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/52179-autowerx-ceriglass-guide.html and http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-glass-correction-scratch-removal-carpro.html
I spent about 2.5 hours with a rotary, spray bottle of water and maybe 2 ounces of Ceriglass and a CarPro glass pad. Big improvement. Work in the cool shade and take your time. This was on a new to me 2007 Volvo with ~ 67000 miles from New Jersey, think sand on the roads.
 
bugeye said:
I had good success removing windshield scratches caused by the wipers/dirt. I followed these guides http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/52179-autowerx-ceriglass-guide.html and http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-glass-correction-scratch-removal-carpro.html
I spent about 2.5 hours with a rotary, spray bottle of water and maybe 2 ounces of Ceriglass and a CarPro glass pad. Big improvement. Work in the cool shade and take your time. This was on a new to me 2007 Volvo with ~ 67000 miles from New Jersey, think sand on the roads.
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Thank you for your response. Could I expect some lower level, but still meaningful improvement using a 3401 rather than a rotary?
 
While I have never tried a FLEX, I'm sure an improvement (reduction in glass scratches) is possible. Keep the glass cool and wet. Plan to work a few hours as the glass is hard compared to paint. I think the level of improvement may be relative to the time spent buffing. I pressed pretty hard on the rotary with the CarPro pad and Ceriglass. The Ceriglass will work as long as you do. No need to add more Ceriglass, just wet with a mist spray of water. I was amazed at the results. Still deeper pits, but the water marks and wiper scratches are gone.
 
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