Thread: How to remove light scratch on windshield

I had a scratch cause by a grain of sand under the wiper - I tried everything but nothing worked - driving along a newly sealed road and received a couple of rocks and cracks on the screen - was replaced under insurance.

The only way to fix anything more than surface marks is to replace the windscreen.

Garry

i seem to remember a article where baking soda was used as a buffing compound. cant imagine it to be much different than toothpaste.

Originally Posted by andylandy

Had one of the lads at work decide that the best way to remove a very minor blemish on a brand new aircraft windscreen was with scotchbright - an abbrasive pad - $50,000 later and a few hours to install a second new screen! If we have scratches in screens that impre vission then they get replaced as polishing is near impossible with glass.

Andy

Pardon my surprise, but polishing glass is possible. I've done it from scratch, so to speak... when I ground and polished an 8" telescope mirror.
From 40 grit right up to Jewellers Rouge. Cerium oxide will take out most scratches... given enough time. - Say a week or three of polishing...

Perhaps aviation glass is a differant animal...

Here's a link to someone local. - Well, same state as you

Glass Polish Australia | Glass Scratch, Graffiti Damage Repairs & DIY Glass Polishing KitsGlass Polish Australia

When I did my mirror, such luxuries as sanding (glass) pads were'nt around, was all grits/powders and lots of water and mess.
- And yes, ScotchBrite is murder on windscreen glass. - Did the sinner survive ?