When the sunlight hits my windshield head on while driving, I see what appear to be hundreds of little shining speckles. I assume they're what is commonly referred to as "pits" in the windshield. I also have fine scratches that I know were left by the windshield wipers since they are in a curved pattern and beneath where the wipers wipe.

Any solutions on how to get my windshield speckle and scratch-free, and like new again?

Can I take it to an auto glass shop for a resurfacing or something?
Any at-home remedies?

Any replies much appreciated!

-JP

 

There are some glass polish kits at your local auto parts stores which contains a fine compound/polish. Since the windshield is a very important part of your car and your safety, you may want to get an estimate from your local auto glass place to get their opinion if it is repairable.

Never run your wipers when the windshield is dry which is how the curved scratch occurred.

Worst case, a new windshield will cost about $250 and up.

Good luck.

 

~One man’s opinion / observations

Polishing Glass Surfaces:

Application Methodology:
·Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces (also see note 1)
·Apply a quarter size amount of Autoglym Car Glass Polish™ or Iz Einzette Glas Polish to a damp cutting / polishing foam pad (LC Orange or White) attached to a Porter Cable random orbital buffer set at speed # 4.
·Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
·Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
·Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
·Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.

Notes:
1.Do not use on Lexan, Plexiglas or clear plastics9See Polishing Plastic).
2.Do not use abrasive glass polish on after market-tinted glass or you will probably scratch the surface
3.For deeply etched water spots' or pits (caused by sand or road stones) in the glass surface, do not attempt to polish them out, consult an automotive glass vendor as glass used on later model cars is soft and thin (this may vary by manufacturer) due to weight / cost savings by vehicle manufactures and polishing could cause glass to crack.
4.Some windshields and mirrors have a tinted plastic coating or a blue tint that will scratch or be damaged, only polish or use synthetic wool on uncoated glass.

~Hope this helps~

Knowledge unshared is experience wasted [each one / teach one]
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM

 

TOG - <3, Very good information, I might give that a go actually, I'm sure that if I ever decide to sell the car, a clear(er) windshield will help. I always enjoy your posts, here and other places, where did you come across all your knowledge, and why the hell do you have negative rep?

 

QUOTE=UnsanePyro]TOG - <3, Very good information, I might give that a go actually, I'm sure that if I ever decide to sell the car, a clear(er) windshield will help. I always enjoy your posts, here and other places, where did you come across all your knowledge, and why the hell do you have negative rep?[/QUOTE]

I’m glad that you enjoy my posts; I get enjoyment from passing along what little knowledge I have. I started to ‘come across my knowledge’ when I detailed my first car (a 1929 Blower Bentley Super Eight (a supercharged 8 liter) in the summer of 1950.

Not sure what this means though, “… and why the hell do you have negative rep?”

~Hope this helps~

Knowledge unshared is experience wasted [each one / teach
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM

 

Your reputation is below your avatar/post count, its the green(positive) or red(negative) blocks. At the time of the post, your's was red, but after a positive reply from me, its green. Your an old timer, an old timer that I would love to learn more from. I've just gotten into detailing with my car, and I have a long way to go (infinately far I think).

 

I'm not one to worry about how a computer rates my reputation.

I'm in the process of publishing an e-book (prop early next year)

An A-Z of Detailing that includes detailing tips and methods and 20 seperate sections (i.e. How-to - use a random orbital buffer, Interior detailing, Vehicle Washing, Wheels & Tyres, etc)

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