Scratches in my windshield - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bigborgel · 09-26-2016, 11:10 AM

My windshield has scratch lines from my wiper blades. I replaced the blades, and I tried buffing out the scratches using Bon Ami and a damp cloth bonnet on my polisher. Afraid to bear down too hard and get a hazy mark in the windshield. Has anyone else had this issue, and how did you deal with it?

radroach · 09-26-2016, 11:44 AM

I'd suggest getting a replacement.

I would not recommend using a quartz-based scouring powder. I doubt there's really anything you can do about it without making the problem worse.

irax · 09-26-2016, 12:56 PM

Watch this video

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUtdlzrktI"]Car Glass: Cleaning and Polishing -- /DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame]

humfrz · 09-27-2016, 01:07 AM

^........yep!

humfrz

Bigborgel · 10-01-2016, 11:54 AM

THis is nuts, this guy is way over the top...

shiumai · 10-01-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigborgel

THis is nuts, this guy is way over the top...

That's why he's a detailer; not a 'eh - good enuff-er'. i'd rather an instructional video goes in depth. you can always choose to do a fraction of what he does if you're satisfied with the results.

nikitopo · 10-01-2016, 04:49 PM

I had a very small chip in the windshield of my Forester and we replaced the entire windshield. The insurance company paid the damage. I saw today another chip in my BRZ, but I am not sure what the dealer will suggest. Car glass solution is not always good, because it doesn't provide the necessary protection.

Tcoat · 10-01-2016, 11:15 PM

Loads of actual glass polishes on the market that will completely eliminate light scratches. Not even hard to do.

Ultramaroon · 10-02-2016, 01:05 AM

I need one of those DA polishers. Hands get so tired.

09-26-2016, 11:10 AM	#1
Bigborgel Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2014 BRZ, 2013 OBW, Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scratches in my windshield My windshield has scratch lines from my wiper blades. I replaced the blades, and I tried buffing out the scratches using Bon Ami and a damp cloth bonnet on my polisher. Afraid to bear down too hard and get a hazy mark in the windshield. Has anyone else had this issue, and how did you deal with it?

10-01-2016, 11:15 PM	#8
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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'd suggest getting a replacement. I would not recommend using a quartz-based scouring powder. I doubt there's really anything you can do about it without making the problem worse.

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