Removing scratches from window glass

Postby cv70chall » 21 Mar 2013 12:53

I've heard about a way to buff out surface scratches on glass but can't seem to find any info on this. I have some on my doors (thanks to the felt/ rubber guides missing in the doors).
Any data on this? Is it a pain in the ass to do or relatively easy?
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Re: Removing scratches from window glass

Postby Adrian Worman » 21 Mar 2013 12:57

On side glass I've used T-Cut or a similar paint cutting compound but for screens I'd recommend.............. takin a hammer to it and claiming on your insurance :wink:
Seriously, if you got a 50 bucks excess or something then do it, no brainer :mrgreen:
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Re: Removing scratches from window glass

Postby dave-r » 21 Mar 2013 14:24

Will T-cut work?
I would have thought it was too light?

It would take a lot to get bad scratches out I would guess?

The more agressive type of cutting compound they use for machine polishing paintjobs would be better.

But I still can't see it getting bad scratches out.
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Re: Removing scratches from window glass

Postby Adrian Worman » 21 Mar 2013 16:35

I had a bit of frosting on my side glass where I accidently sand blasted the corner :oops: .....wot a twat eh?
I used a bit of T-Cut cos I thought it was fairly mild and didnt want anything too aggressive on my first attempt but it worked ok :idea:
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Re: Removing scratches from window glass

Postby uk73andy » 21 Mar 2013 16:36

Frosts here in the UK do a kit, which I bought for my Mustang many years ago:

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-winds ... epair.html

It got most of the scratches out, but it can dig into the glass and make it uneven if you go mad with it!
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Re: Removing scratches from window glass

Postby cv70chall » 21 Mar 2013 17:17

Windshield is brand new. Scratches are on the sides and quarters. I've heard Jeweler's Rouge works pretty good.
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