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The FAQ mentions professional repair of scratched windscreens. Has anyone attempted this for themselves? Mine only has fine wiper marks on it, but these are noticeable in bright sunshine (I seem to remember!) and it would be nice to be able to polish them out. I tried a wax-free paint restorer, but it makes no impact on glass, although it claims to contain aluminium oxide. Any ideas, or should I leave it to the professionals?
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Try Autoglym Fastglass or cream glass cleaner, all their products a really good.
Chris.
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Yes, but they won't remove wiper scratches. Wait until you get a stone chip, and have a new screen on the insurance.
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I was trying to avoid that, in line with HJ's advice. The screen is bonded (pretentious way of saying 'glued' I think) and I don't want to disturb it unless I absolutely have to. Not sure what the purpose of the stuff is if it won't polish out wiper marks...
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I agree with Chris re Autoglym, but if you have any Dura-glit under the sink it may be worth a go.
I spent years in the TV trade, and all the old-timers swore by Dura-glit for getting rid of fine scatches on CRT's.
I never believed them, as I thought it didn't contain any abrasive material. But one day I tried it, and blow me it worked!
Needs plenty of elbow-grease, though.
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Watchmakers use jewellers rouge to polish and remove scratches from glass.
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I have used jewellers rouge, done the job.
John P
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yes.
But try it out on some very inconspicuous area first, to get the hang of it. (the bit at the top behind the rearview mirror, maybe). Then give the screen a damn good scrub with meths or similar before you start. Best done on a cloudy day or in the shade, to prevent you getting dazzled by the sun!
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Ceric oxide polishes glass very rapidly, if you can find a source....
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I've not met that. Where would one look?
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No wonder insurance is so expensive.
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Thank you all for such prompt attention. It's the first time I've used this forum, and I'm amazed at the response!
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