Scratched windows...how do i get them out?
Dec 20, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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Scratched windows...how do i get them out?
My wifes month old Passat got slapped with a big orange tow me sticker and I scratched the window up a bit getting it off. Just a bunch of real light ones. Toothpaste and a toothbrush was one recommendation I dug up onboard. I'll try that first, but are there any other product suggestions? I planned on stopping by autozone and picking whatever glass cleaner said removed scratches...
Dec 20, 2004 | 06:18 AM
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000 Steel wool and some rainX works for me. It will polish glass beautifully.
Dec 20, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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steel wool!!?? Does the 000 before it meaning super doubly duper soft?
Dec 20, 2004 | 06:44 AM
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super fine. "triple zero" or "triple-alt"
000 is the "fineness" designation. it will polish glass. i've used it to remove light scratches and hard water spots on glass before. works great. i used rain-X as the lube, so that way i kill two birds w/ one stone...
000 is the "fineness" designation. it will polish glass. i've used it to remove light scratches and hard water spots on glass before. works great. i used rain-X as the lube, so that way i kill two birds w/ one stone...
Dec 20, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Griots Garage has some nice stuff. The polish is probably very similar to the previously mentioned Eastwood goo, but Griot's pushes it mostly as a hand-applied solution.
Dec 20, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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Griots Garage has some nice stuff. The polish is probably very similar to the previously mentioned Eastwood goo, but Griot's pushes it mostly as a hand-applied solution
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Dec 21, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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toothpaste failed...I scratched it up more than I thought. There are a bunch of light swirly scratches in a 9''x6'' area. I think it may need to get resurfaced. Anyone know how much something like that costs?
Dec 21, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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Before you do that, try the steel wool and rain-X.
Dec 21, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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will do...autozone will have the steel wool?
Dec 21, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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Not sure about AutoZone, but Home Depot definitely has it.
Dec 21, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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Home Depot or Lowes would be your best bet.
Dec 25, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Best Fix -- I've seen it myself. Go to www.glasweld.com or call 1-800-321-2597 and they can refer you to a tech who does distortion free scratch removal.
Dec 25, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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My dad ownes a glass shop and i work there myself and i Know that if you can feel the scratch then it is not coming out so your out of luck, if its just scratched a little the some good glass cleaner will work and rub in a circular motion
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Dec 27, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Memphis_Yota
i Know that if you can feel the scratch then it is not coming out so your out of luck
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