Removing scratches from windshield.

[A1VDY]

Glassman said:

snoopy25 said:

I'd suggest new windscreen on your insurance lol

Insurance policies don't usually cover cosmetic damage.

A brick through the screen isn't cosmetic though..

[Scrump]

Shaw Tarse said:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

stainless steel scourer

[Glassman]

A1VDY said:

Glassman said:

snoopy25 said:

I'd suggest new windscreen on your insurance lol

Insurance policies don't usually cover cosmetic damage.

A brick through the screen isn't cosmetic though..

The reality is, insurance companies don't want evidence of the damaged windscreen. They might send someone out to have a look at a car with all its windows smashed, but generally speaking, it's unheard of. They do however rely on the windscreen company to make an assessment on behalf of the underwriter. At this point the windscreen insurance legs open wide for abuse.

I would never encourage someone to willfully damage their windscreen but the reality is nobody checks. For every windscreen company bending the rules to suit them, there will always be a punter ready to help them out with a spurious claim.

Edited by Glassman on Friday 1st January 11:44

[Glassman]

A1VDY said:

TTmonkey said:

Brick.

+ the £50-£75 excess.

Insurance companies don't check. So unless you get a massive thrill out of damaging your own car (knowing someone else is there ready to pay for it) there's absolutely no need to launch a brick at or through it.

[Glassman]

klaudmjj said:

Over the past couple of months, I've noticed scratches on my windscreen, especially around the area where my wipers wipe. I didn't think much of it at the time as I thought It was just a dirty windscreen with bad wipers. Today I actually had a good look at it.

Cleaned and clay barred the windscreen as well as used a glass "polish" on it. The scratches were still there.
So my question is, what should I use to reduce or even remove the scratches?

I don't want to use cerium oxide as I wouldn't know what I would be doing.
Could a scratch remover work such as t-cut for example?
Since the scratches are not that deep, could I use some sort of sealant to 'fill in' the scratches such as rain-x. I won't be using rain-x as I'm not a fan of it if anyone could recommend some good nano-ceramic sealant that would be much appreciated.
I want to try all the possibilities before I throw a rock at my windscreen and get it replaced.

You don't want to use Cerium (III) Oxide yet you're willing to try T-Cut?

If you're serious about having a proper go, I would either use the correct products/method or pay someone else to do it.

[Glassman]

klaudmjj said:

paintman said:

Have a search for posts by 'Glassman'.

Any specific posts? He's made thousands.

Yes, one of them was on your original thread back in October