Windshield Scratches from wipers

Post by **Ben850** » 16 Nov 2011, 21:14

I've been searching some other forums as well as google for a reasonably simple, and hopefully inexpensive fix for windshield wiper pattern scratches.
I want to try to get it done without power tools if possible.

So far the best idea I've heard would be a rubbing/polishing compound of some sort, followed by Rain-x Extreme glass cleaner.
Does anyone have a product or method they have found to take care of theese wiper scratches? They are not extremely deep, they just seem to be a result or worn and dirty blades.

Post by **Juan62** » 17 Nov 2011, 04:31

Inexpensive: Mecquire's Ultimate rubbing compound is good...Wal-mart just under $9.00
Acetone: Autozone under $7.00 (for glass only) no plastic, or paint.
There is a product (forgot the name) that used on my glass top surface stove from Lowes (white bottle) that removes pot stains/spills that were burnt on the outer edges of the glass....this stuff works the best for all glass surfaces, but over $10.00

Post by **JRL** » 17 Nov 2011, 07:04

Unless the scratch(es) are very light, you can forget about it.
NOTHING really works, scratched glass is scratched glass...period

Post by **Ben850** » 17 Nov 2011, 10:31

Juan62 wrote:Inexpensive: Mecquire's Ultimate rubbing compound is good...Wal-mart just under $9.00
Acetone: Autozone under $7.00 (for glass only) no plastic, or paint.
There is a product (forgot the name) that used on my glass top surface stove from Lowes (white bottle) that removes pot stains/spills that were burnt on the outer edges of the glass....this stuff works the best for all glass surfaces, but over $10.00

Thanks, I'll look for the Mcguires. I do have acetone which I use to get glue and paint overspray off. I assume that would be for cleanup and/or pre-clean.
Thanks again, the scratches are minor and I'm pretty sure a compound will at least help.

Post by **ruprecht27** » 20 Nov 2011, 14:10

Regarding bad scratches in car glass and windshield wiper scratches, which aren't always as bad depending on how long they ran without rubber, apparently something works according to this video!

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2008 Lamborghini Scratched Windshield Completely Resurfaced

Post by **Ben850** » 08 May 2012, 07:43

I wanted to thank everyone for the input. I did see this video before I made the original inquiry, hence my including "without power tools".
What eventually happened was, I tried the Mcquires solution. It simply is not possible by hand. Maybe with a small buffer like the one used in the video.

Shortly after that attempt, the car was in an accident that deployed the airbags. A replacement windshield was now needed. I pulled one from the junk yard, but noticed after cleaning it up at home, it was no better than the one I was trying to clear up in the first place.
In the end, I decided to pay the extra $70. for new glass. They were going to charge $150.00 to come and install the salvage piece.
Sometimes it is worth it to be sure things are as they should be.