TheSamba.com :: View topic - Possible to polish windshield wear marks from worn wiper?

Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:42 am

The PO did not have good sense to replace the blades so there is a semi circle dullness in the glass...suggestions beside replacing the glass?

Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:33 am

hey 1911Tex,

yes you can polish glass, but for lack of a better saying

"your results may vary"

it depends on how gouged/scratched the glass is.
Verses
buying the polish and the correct buffer/grinder stuff to do the Job.

I've done a "cheap" version using rain x's glass polish and my D/A wax buffer with a terrycloth and a bit of water.
The wife's old Toyota Paseo's windshield was "so bad" that oncoming lights at night was a wash out esp if the window was wet.

came from parking under trees and using wipers with the tree debris all over.

Basicly this window should have been replaced so I thought what the heck I'd try it.
It helped, it didnt make it look new (what I did) but i was amazed of the outcome.

I think Griots Garage, or Eastwood sell a glass polish kit but it may come down to price on what ya do.

Let us know how it goes man!

T

Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:48 am

I think you will spend as much to work with that glass and have a OK job were most glass companies will cut a glass for $100.00 and you have a new one. Also if you need to have your car state inspection or transfer you will need a clear glass.

Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:50 pm

yes, replacing the glass would be preferred but with inspection and registration stickers both new, I might try the polish process first and then replace next year when the permits are due.

Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:38 pm

Toothpaste has a mild abrasive and can be used to polish out small scratches and water spots. My local glass shop sold me a cleaner/polish that was more abrasive than toothpaste and did a really fantastic job on the dark tinted windows of my RV, but darn if I can remember the name of that stuff.

Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:41 pm

Ron Domeck wrote: I think you will spend as much to work with that glass and have a OK job were most glass companies will cut a glass for $100.00 and you have a new one. Also if you need to have your car state inspection or transfer you will need a clear glass.

Took the words right out of my mouth....

We don't have the inspection sticker issue here, but can't you just get them reissued? What do they do if you have a busted windscreen and have to have it replaced? I'd say it's the same situation.... You had to get a new glass, and need new decals....*shrug*

Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:18 pm

Ron am I missing something? $100. for a new safety glass windshield? Man that seems cheap, sorry, inexpensive.

Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:10 pm

Check with a glass shop, measure your glass to give size. The Thing shop also has them for $145.

Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:25 am

Joe 20 wrote: Ron am I missing something? $100. for a new safety glass windshield? Man that seems cheap, sorry, inexpensive.

I had one cut locally two years ago for $45.00!

Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:29 am

Was just quoted a price of $96.00 from local glass shop. They prefer that I bring the original glass to use as a template.

Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:22 am

I had one cut for a customer's car, locally.
They used his old one as a template.
5minutes away, and $85. Upon request, they even cut a paper template for me to keep, and use if I return my Thing to roadworthy status.

Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:51 am

You do know if you go to technical at the top owners manuals thing windshields there is a pdf you can download.