Polish out a windscreen scratch: suggestions ?

[Captain Beaky]

I have the misfortune to have a scratch on my windscreen where something caught under the passenger side wiper blade. It's not particularly deep, though it can be felt with a fingernail, and I'm pretty sure that it could be polished out. Before I reach for the Brasso can anyone recommend a professional who could do this ? Has anyone else had similar work done ?

It doesn't affect my view but the scratch is annoying and I'd rather not replace the (heated) screen.

Thanks.

[SkinnyBoy]

If i recall look for products with jewelers rouge in which is good for polishing glass.

[Carstudio]

I was once advised by an elderly gent to use the rouge that is "old ladies" blusher!. In fact the chaps wife did give me some to try and rubbed in circular motion with cotton wool removed 90% of the screen scratch. The chap in question owned his own garage till about 12 years ago (he's well in his 70's) and apparently it was a common repair back in the day, though apparently if too vigorous on old screens you can make it so thin it's dangerous!.

[Nubbin]

THIS is all you need.

Carstudio said:

I was once advised by an elderly gent to use the rouge that is "old ladies" blusher!. In fact the chaps wife did give me some to try and rubbed in circular motion with cotton wool removed 90% of the screen scratch. The chap in question owned his own garage till about 12 years ago (he's well in his 70's) and apparently it was a common repair back in the day, though apparently if too vigorous on old screens you can make it so thin it's dangerous!.

What you're talking about is "jeweller's rouge" which is an abrasive glass polishing powder, usually pink, hence the name.

Edited by Nubbin on Saturday 2nd August 00:31

[Glassman]

Nubbin said:

THIS is all you need.

Check out the age of the car (and the 1970s drill).

There are much better oscillating machines out there - I use one for light scuffs / scratches and to help people who have removed a sticker from their windscreen... wait for it... a Brillo Pad!

OP: when you say you can feel it with your fingernail, are you feeling one scratch or a scuff?

[Captain Beaky]

Nubbin said:

THIS is all you need.

Hmmm, I might try that (or something similar) on a spare car first but I don't think I'll be getting my drill involved yet.

Glassman said:

OP: when you say you can feel it with your fingernail, are you feeling one scratch or a scuff?

I'd describe it as a scuff but as it was made by something trapped under the windscreen wiper it is probably a large number of faint scratches next to each other.

I can feel it with the back of a fingernail but not with my fingertips, if that helps. Mind you, my fingertips are a bit insensitive.

Edited by Captain Beaky on Saturday 2nd August 12:30

[Glassman]

Captain Beaky said:

Glassman said:

OP: when you say you can feel it with your fingernail, are you feeling one scratch or a scuff?

I'd describe it as a scuff but as it was made by something trapped under the windscreen wiper it is probably a large number of faint scratches next to each other.

I can feel it with the back of a fingernail but not with my fingertips, if that helps. Mind you, my fingertips are a bit insensitive.

Try this company who offer a nationwide service.

FYI, expect to pay £40 - 120 for removing a scratch / scuff up to 6" long (or takes about 1-2 hours)

HTH and good luck.

[Carstudio]

Nubbin said:

THIS is all you need.

Carstudio said:

I was once advised by an elderly gent to use the rouge that is "old ladies" blusher!. In fact the chaps wife did give me some to try and rubbed in circular motion with cotton wool removed 90% of the screen scratch. The chap in question owned his own garage till about 12 years ago (he's well in his 70's) and apparently it was a common repair back in the day, though apparently if too vigorous on old screens you can make it so thin it's dangerous!.

What you're talking about is "jeweller's rouge" which is an abrasive glass polishing powder, usually pink, hence the name.

Edited by Nubbin on Saturday 2nd August 00:31

No I'm not - it really was blusher - the old lady in question gave me her compact!. Can't remember the brand but it's kicking around somewhere.

[Captain Beaky]

I'm taking the easy(?) way out and claiming for a new screen on my insurance. It's only a £50 excess and my NCD isn't affected.

Better than a DIY bodge and it saves me cleaning it too