Scratched windshield?

[HIERLEVELZ]

My windshield wiper came off while i was driving in the rain and the wiper arm scratched the windshield. Any suggestion on what i can use to polish out the scratch?

[Alan]

I use a Compound/Polish and a Rotary to remove scratches.

[Mike @ einszett]

Yes, a rotary is required in this case. Also would suggest 1Z Glas Polish.

[3.0 Rider]

Mike.. got a question for you. I was told that 1Z discontinued the glass polish? Is that true?

thanks

[Mike @ einszett]

Unfortunately, that's correct. Temporarily discontinued for now due to the Euro. Although there is still some out there at places like www.detailersdomain.com, www.properautocare.com, and www.autogeek.net.

[a4maverick]

Would this work for the sandblasting my winshield received from the trucks on the freeway?

[gotdubd]

i was wondering about this. i had something stuck under my passenger wiper that caused a few very light scratches.

[Mike @ einszett]

Glas Polish in combination with a rotary and a cutting pad or a wool pad can reduce very fine scratches and the speckles/pitting caused by trucks.

1200-1700 RPMs is the typical application range.

Using a Porter Cable will not be enough to reduce these types of issues.

Hope this helps!

[3.0 Rider]

^^^ Mike

I always hesitated on doing this due to glass warping to hot temperatures. Do you work the glass the same way you work any clear coat panel?

Thanks

[Mike @ einszett]

Yes, apply using the same method. I have not heard of glass warping as an issue.

A good wool pad to try out is the Lake Country purple foamed wool pad or their light wool pad:

http://stores.1z-usa.com/-strse-Poli...Categories.bok

[3.0 Rider]

Thank you mike.

On my next order from phil I'll be ordering a few bottles.