Getting Scratches Out Of My Windshield...

[Kwik_Cutty88]

I recently found an article online about how to remove scratches from your windshield here it is..
http://www.ehow.com/how_2053620_remove- ... glass.html
I tried it today for about an hour and nothing happened. I'm kinda mad I wasted the time gas and money and it didn't do anything at all. I know Eastwood makes some sort of kit but i figured this would be cheaper. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? The jewelers rouge is also really hard and just seems to color the buffing pad. Has anyone heard of this before? I just wanted to get the streaking scratches out ( the previous owner used wiper blades with nearly no rubber blade.) I think i may be doing it wrong because when you run your finger across the glass you can't feel the scratches, so they must be fairly small.

EDIT: I found another article about how to do this on auto glass, i think i may try that next. But, I'd like to see if the first method works because i already bought the supplies.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5391038_remove- ... glass.html

 

[jlcustomz]

I work in the door & window business & have tried several products including 3-m discs to actually sand the glass . Cerum oxide is the usual red or white Clay based compound sold for minor scratches- As in you cannot feel them with your fingernail type minor. It will remove minor scratches- as in scuffs, very slowly. Sanding with discs first will slowly get out scratches, then you have all those sanding scratches to get rid of - very labor intensive work I'd only do where there is no available replacement.
what I,ve done at work for small scratches is lightly sand with 1,000 to 2,000 grit wet &dry sandpaper, then use I've tried several types of metal polish that I have LAYING AROUND with a little cutting power in them with a small cotton pad. Getting perfect after sanding would take too much time, but I can take care of small spots this way to make not so noticeable. And it's less messy than clay powders.
for an auto windshield with light hazing, you can try a small area first to see if you,re getting results. you can use a small cotton pad, wool or foam with power tool. If no result after several minutes, compound may not be abrasive enough for first cut, rotary scratches & it's too harsh or has trash in it or pad. Main caution is to not stay in one spot too long with too much pressure , which could possibly crack glass.
I didn't name any specific brands of metal polish , as many contain the same abrasive types, many of which are the same as in stick form. You get a little feel for what does what with practice. Many stronger grades of paint cutting compounds can also give a little improvement to hazy glass. Don,t be afraid to experiment using a little caution & common sense.
Hopefully I've inspired someone to give it a try with what they may already have.

 

[RITTER]

I have used NU-GLASS by DURAGLOSS on a windshield that was scratched from the wiper coming off and the wiper arm scruffing the windshield. The NU-GLASS removed the scratch with ease. I did use a power polisher :idea:

 

[Kwik_Cutty88]

I have used NU-GLASS by DURAGLOSS on a windshield that was scratched from the wiper coming off and the wiper arm scruffing the windshield. The NU-GLASS removed the scratch with ease. I did use a power polisher :idea:

Where can I get this?

 

[RITTER]

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