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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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scratches in windshield

long story short. while attempting to remove snow and ice off my exgirlfriends 4runner, i scarted the windshiel. this happened a few months ago. i said i would pay for the repair. there are about 6 light scraches 4-5 inches each. can they be buffed out or will the whole windshield have to be replace??
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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Man I told you taking that ring back would come back to kick you in the ass..... This is just the beginning too....

They can fix nix/chips in windshields but what did you scrape it with that would gouge the glass?

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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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IF the scratches are not too bad, they can be "removed."

If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, it's probably too deep to fix.

The Eastman Company makes a polishing kit for windshields (auto glass).

http://www.eastwoodco.com/aspfiles/i...0011&Dep_Key1=

If the link doesn't work, go to:

http://www.eastwoodco.com


And enter "glass polish" in the search box...


BTW, there is a kit for deep scratches, but...


"Glass Polishing Kit For Deep Scratches

Item No. - 40030
Remove Deep Scratches From Glass - Now you can recondition deeply scratched automotive glass and save the replacement costs. This abrasive system literally grinds away imperfections until scratches disappear. Works with your 4 1/2" or 5" air angle grinder set at 2000 rpm. WARNING: This System Removes Glass. Keep Glass Wet With Water and Spinning Abrasives Moving Across Entire Surface to Avoid Heat Build-Up and Optical Distortion. Includes: Self-adhering hook and loop pad, coarse, medium and fine abrasives, Pro Glass Polishing Kit (40011) and instructions. "
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 03:05 AM
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Man I told you taking that ring back would come back to kick you in the ass..... This is just the beginning too....

They can fix nix/chips in windshields but what did you scrape it with that would gouge the glass?

Smitty
shit i dont even remember, i think it was one of those toy plastic shovels. cant tell ya how shitty these last 5 weeks have been though. especially since i see her at work everyday. friday is her last day though. i do have one question though. her birthday is next friday and i know i shouldnt get her a gift, but what about a card? would that be a wise thing to do?
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