windscreen scratches
Discussion
On one of my cars the windscreen is scratched from where the wipers have dragged fine grit accross the windscreen. On my other car the windscreen has lots of very fine pitting marks which I guess are stone chips.
Has anyone got any suggestions as to removing the scratches or pitting?
Many thanks
Has anyone got any suggestions as to removing the scratches or pitting?
Many thanks
PJ S said:
You could give the scratch doctor a try - search ebay for member name or glass polish scratch remover/removal.
Your NCB should be unaffected with a windscreen replacement claim, but check first.
Thanks for that.Your NCB should be unaffected with a windscreen replacement claim, but check first.
I have found this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Windscreen-Scratch-Repai...
Looks like its worth a try!
Funny - look what I posted today!
http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
(Same problem, different cause.)
I found this:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8...
Similar looking, similar price ...
Whereabouts are you based? I'm in East London - Bow. Let me know how you get on ... if you are close, how do you care to share a kit?
Oli.
http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
(Same problem, different cause.)
I found this:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8...
Similar looking, similar price ...
Whereabouts are you based? I'm in East London - Bow. Let me know how you get on ... if you are close, how do you care to share a kit?
Oli.
Edited by zcacogp on Wednesday 12th December 21:38
Fine scratches can be polished out using a fine grade powder under a high speed, oscillating (coated) disc.
The polishing process depends on two factors: depth and area which will depend whether or not the scratche(s) is/are economical to remove.
Pitting is (as with excessive scratching) new windscreen time. If, when sunlight hits it, you windscreen looks like you've just been through a sandstorm, it can be a distraction and impair your vision whilst driving.
HTH.
The polishing process depends on two factors: depth and area which will depend whether or not the scratche(s) is/are economical to remove.
Pitting is (as with excessive scratching) new windscreen time. If, when sunlight hits it, you windscreen looks like you've just been through a sandstorm, it can be a distraction and impair your vision whilst driving.
HTH.
markh1 said:
I have about 3 cars to do so I will need at least one kit myself im afraid
Fair enough - best of luck with it, let me know how you get on. Glassman said:
Fine scratches can be polished out using a fine grade powder under a high speed, oscillating (coated) disc.
The polishing process depends on two factors: depth and area which will depend whether or not the scratche(s) is/are economical to remove.
HTH.
Glassman, The polishing process depends on two factors: depth and area which will depend whether or not the scratche(s) is/are economical to remove.
HTH.
Yes, it did help. A lot. Thanks.
What advice would you give to someone who has a few long, wiggly, not very deep or wide scratches in their windscreen (such as may be caused by an ice scraper)? Is it worth buying one of these kits? Or can I do as good a job with a pad on the end of an electric drill and some T-Cut scratch remover (as has been suggested elsewhere)? Or is it all to difficult and I ought to get the windscreen replaced?
(Out of interest, what sort of powder would you use and why an oscillating and not spinning disc? And what do you mean by a 'coated' disc?)
Oli.
Oli, the disc is part of a dedicated polishing kit; the powder is a fine, chalk-like product which is used in conjunction with a liquid glass cleaner.
The basic kit is expensive for DIY use (~300 quid).
FYI, the scratches you describe (as long as it isn't a large area) suggest that they can be polished successfully.
My primary business is replacing glass, but to offer an economical alternative, I invested in a kit which has proved to be a useful addition to the services that we offer. As a guide, the average cost of polishing is around 40-quid (charged on a time spent basis).
The basic kit is expensive for DIY use (~300 quid).
FYI, the scratches you describe (as long as it isn't a large area) suggest that they can be polished successfully.
My primary business is replacing glass, but to offer an economical alternative, I invested in a kit which has proved to be a useful addition to the services that we offer. As a guide, the average cost of polishing is around 40-quid (charged on a time spent basis).
Glassman said:
Pitting is (as with excessive scratching) new windscreen time. If, when sunlight hits it, you windscreen looks like you've just been through a sandstorm, it can be a distraction and impair your vision whilst driving.
HTH.
Thats a shame as the TVR screen suffers from the pitting. I will try and polish it any way to see if it helps.HTH.
K13 WJD said:
i had this with a car before........centre punch.....lump hammer......
phone insurance.
£50 to pay, no effect on NCB, and a nice shiney spanky water-repelling windscreen !!!!
"Hello, insurers? Yes, I'd like to report a fraud.phone insurance.
£50 to pay, no effect on NCB, and a nice shiney spanky water-repelling windscreen !!!!
His name? Er K13 WJD
Whaddaya mean you've no policy listed under a Mr. K13 WJD?
I don't know his real name!
Doesn't matter now"
Click. Brrr.........
Looks like you got away with it then.
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