removing windshield scratches

can windshield wiper scratches be removed?

 

I've had good success with any kind of basic car polish. Buffing the windshield by hand will use up some elbow grease. You could make quick work of it with a wheel. They won't be completely gone, but it makes a noticeable difference. No need for rain x either after that...yuk yuk yuk

 

If the scratches aren't really bad, you can correct some of it by using Bon AMI cleansing powder, or Barkeepers friend) both of these use a non silicate based abrasive that will not scratch glass but will polish off a lot of road crud and light scratches. Clean the glass with windex or other stuff, then wet it down and sprinkle the cleanser on the glass. Then use a wet sponge or washcloth and clean the glass using different directions of strokes, The rinse real well. It also works on faded non clear coat finishes like an in between of rubbing compound and polishing compound. works on chrome and stainless also.

 

where can you buy that rare earth?

 

a certain online auction...search "cerium oxide"

Gotta get a felt bob to use it though, probably on that same online auction

 

There was a product for this problem called 'Rareox', don't know if it is still available.

 

You can buy glass polishing compond from C.R. Lawerance in Los Angeles
They have everything for auto glass except the glass

 

how bout pits from grinding? does this stuff work>?

 

3M weld/spark deflection paper. It's the only way I know to keep glass free of weld splatter or from grinding. Doesn't help after the fact though...
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I bought the "Rare Earth" at a local auto glass shop. I have a 1969 Chevelle service manual that has the procedures for using that Cerium Oxide. I'm sure other manuals of that era have the same procedures. It is somewhat of a messy deal so don't do it inside your garage.

No it will not work on grinding pits. It will only works on minor scratches and abrasions. If you don't follow the procedure you could distort your glass.

 

Try.........Enkay Products... they have a kit that they say will take out scratches up to 1/32-inch cost $35.00 bucks and the buffing wheels will fit any size drill motor kit comes with pads, spray bottle, polish compound and step by step instructions 718 272-5570....................

 

I'll second the cerium oxide. I can be a bit messy if you're using a buff.
If it's just general haze on the glass this stuff works well.

Deeper scratches,the ones you can feel with your fingernail will be harder to completely remove,although you can reduce the appearance.
You also have to be careful on the deeper ones you don't go too far.
This can cause visual distortion.(Really annoying to look through when you're driving.)

 

Have you used this stuff before? It worked good?

 

I'd say for $35 it's worth a try.

Take your car to a glass shop and see how much they quote you.
It's quite labor intensive so better to have a go yourself.