Scratched windshield

zgood4u · 12-30-2015, 06:52 AM

Have any of you had any experience with removing scratches from your windshield? Wiper blade got me.

pungo · 12-30-2015, 09:55 AM

I've used a windshield restoration kit that came with various sanding discs, a felt pad and a very fine powered compound that are used with a drill. It's tedious and took a long time, but the results were good. I did this on a vintage car. It won't remove very deep scratches. If the scratch catches your fingernail, it probably won't remove it, but may help some. Check out eastwood or other automotive specialty places.

Twixboy · 12-30-2015, 11:11 AM

This isn't a vintage car. Why not just replace the windshield? Either $0 or $100 deductible depending on your insurance and be done with it.

chickdr · 12-30-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

This isn't a vintage car. Why not just replace the windshield? Either $0 or $100 deductible depending on your insurance and be done with it.

Not sure about the OP's insurance policy, but mine wouldn't cover a scratch...

Twixboy · 12-30-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

Not sure about the OP's insurance policy, but mine wouldn't cover a scratch...

You're right - it might be different from company to company and state to state. The one time I got my windshield replaced, my insurance company didn't even bother sending anyone out to look at it. It was less than a $300 job at JN Phillips and I paid a $100 deductible. Maybe for small claims such as windshield replacements the insurance company relies on the integrity of the glass shop?

zgood4u · 12-30-2015, 01:58 PM

Windshield not covered hence the question.

jdoublehcubed · 12-30-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

This isn't a vintage car. Why not just replace the windshield? Either $0 or $100 deductible depending on your insurance and be done with it.

i had $0 glass in NY, but in a lot of states insurance companies aren't allowed to offer that.

jdoublehcubed · 12-30-2015, 11:02 PM

This stuff will help:
http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-ceriglass-polish.html

You'll need either a DA or rotary (better) polisher and glass polishing pads. Its a real bitch, takes literally hours because glass is so hard. If you search on the autogeek forums, you'll find threads giving you detailed instructions on how to do it.

as other posters said, you probably won't be able to remove a deep scratch, but you can at least make it better.

zgood4u · 12-31-2015, 06:20 AM

thanks for all the input, looks like a PITA but we'll get it done.

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zgood4u Second Lieutenant 494 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alpharetta,GA iTrader: (0)	Scratched windshield Have any of you had any experience with removing scratches from your windshield? Wiper blade got me.
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pungo Colonel 879 Rep 2,546 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	I've used a windshield restoration kit that came with various sanding discs, a felt pad and a very fine powered compound that are used with a drill. It's tedious and took a long time, but the results were good. I did this on a vintage car. It won't remove very deep scratches. If the scratch catches your fingernail, it probably won't remove it, but may help some. Check out eastwood or other automotive specialty places.
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Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	This isn't a vintage car. Why not just replace the windshield? Either $0 or $100 deductible depending on your insurance and be done with it.
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jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	This stuff will help: http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-ceriglass-polish.html You'll need either a DA or rotary (better) polisher and glass polishing pads. Its a real bitch, takes literally hours because glass is so hard. If you search on the autogeek forums, you'll find threads giving you detailed instructions on how to do it. as other posters said, you probably won't be able to remove a deep scratch, but you can at least make it better.
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zgood4u Second Lieutenant 494 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alpharetta,GA iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the input, looks like a PITA but we'll get it done.
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