"graze" on windscreen - fixable?

[Waylander]

the bloody M66 is like a dirt track most morning and this morning i saw this small pebble come bounding along and scratch my windscreen. it is over the passenger side and about 1cm long. Not a straight scratch but more of a crescenteric "graze".

Are there any products that would fix this or not?

[Tomk]

yes tap it with a hammer so it cracks and get auto glass to replace the screen for £50 lol

cant you get deep scratches polished out by car body shops or glass places?

[Waylander]

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yes tap it with a hammer so it cracks and get auto glass to replace the screen for £50 lol

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[Tomk]

hey ok the 1st option is not a viable one by my 2nd idea is !

[OGWT]

Polishing Glass:

Minor imperfections can be removed with an abrasive glass polish (Autoglym Car Class Polish) be aware the some imperfections cannot be removed and you may have to replace it. Some windscreen ‘glass’ is actually a plastic resin and will scratch easily, consult your dealer to find out what material was used for the OEM windshield.

Methodology:

· Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces (also see note 1)

· Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)

· Apply a quarter (coin) size amount of Autoglym Car Glass Polish™ or Iz Einzette Glas Polish to a damp cutting / polishing foam pad (LC Orange or White) attached to a Porter Cable random orbital buffer set at speed # 4.

· Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.

· Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.

· Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.

· Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.

Glass Polishing Kit for Deep Scratches:

Remove deep scratches from automotive glass and save the replacement costs. This abrasive system literally grinds away imperfections until scratches disappear. Works best with a HS Rotary set at 1500-2000 RPM. Warning-<u> this system removes glass, maintain a wet surface and keep pad moving to avoid heat build-up an avoid causing optical distortion</u> Eastwoods kit includes: self-adhering hook and loop pad, coarse, medium and fine abrasives. (Pro Glass Polishing Kit (40011) and instructions from Eastwood.com)

JonM

[Waylander]

thanks guys - i think i may just swing by autoglass on the way back from work tomorrow and hope they'll do it as a freebie or a cheapie!

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Most glass companies (the type of place where you can buy a sheet of glass) will sell you a rouge-like polish that will remove light scratches. They may not have it on the shelf, but they will use t so ask if they can spare you some.

[Waylander]

hey [as always] good point Danny.

I can alter my route from work to pass an Autoglass so i will try them first, otherwise i know a place that makes mirrors etc so hopefully they might help...

[cleanimage]

I would think the mirror place would be a better bet.