Window scratch removal products suggestion

[johnvdub]

Hello all,



I have noticed a fine circular scratch in the middle of my rear window of my car and would like to know if it`s possible to remove in any way ?

The scratch is very light and my finger does not stop on it but can be seen by inside when looking through rear mirror :nervous:



This must of happened at a car wash with a pebble in wash glove...



I would really want to try to remove or at least make it less obvious from inside the car .

Much appreciated if anyone has an idea or product/tool that i can try myself .



John

[5toClean]

Eastwood sells a ket to remove scratches from glass. I purchased it about 2 years ago but have been a bit scared to try it. I need to get a scrap windsheild and try it out before I would be comfortable using it on my muscle car.

Has anyone else used this kit that can offer insight?

[JohnZ3MC]

I`ve used the kit from JCWhitney but it was the same kit I`m sure. A felt pad/mandrel for a power drill and a tub of cerium oxide.

It worked really well on the wife`s Camaro windshield but required 45 - 60 min. of polishing to remove the wiper scrapes.

The results were so good I`d do it again - no distortion in the glass either.

Diamondite makes a few kits for scratch removal also.

-John C.

[johnvdub]

My scratches are smack in the middle of the rear window , does this make a difference on the product usage?



I really want to try something but really would like to take all the precautions.



thanks again

[JohnZ3MC]

My scratches are smack in the middle of the rear window , does this make a difference on the product usage?



I really want to try something but really would like to take all the precautions.



thanks again

On the outside right? I don`t see a problem with any location on the outside of the glass.



The inside would be very difficult with the heater strip tape but from what I can figure out, yours scratches are on the outside.



Left side, right side, middle, top, bottom - all would be good for the scratch removal kits I`ve seen.



You`ll need a corded electric drill, a cordless won`t last long enough.

-John C.

[5toClean]

John:

Thanks for the reply. I can pull a window out of a car that was donated for a Fire Dept. drill and try it out. If I am comfortable with it I`ll try it on my good car. I`ll let you know how it all works out.

[johnvdub]

The scratch is on the outside and annoying as I see it when looking in my rear view mirror ( middle top ).

I cannot seem to catch my finger in it and it`s circular as a pebble was probably in the glove used to wash the car .

Is there any danger of the glass breaking or becoming hazed or distorted from the polish action if I don`t do it correctly ?



Hey 5toclean... Thanks for that help in testing it.

[JohnZ3MC]

The scratch is on the outside and annoying as I see it when looking in my rear view mirror ( middle top ).

I cannot seem to catch my finger in it and it`s circular as a pebble was probably in the glove used to wash the car .

Is there any danger of the glass breaking or becoming hazed or distorted from the polish action if I don`t do it correctly ?



Hey 5toclean... Thanks for that help in testing it.

No danger.

Cerium oxide is made to polish telescope lenses and they`re made out of glass, just like your windshield. The end result will be a super clear and clean window.



It`s pretty well impossible to do the job wrong.

Make a thick slurry of the cerium oxide and a little water. Apply it to the scratched area. Polish with the felt pad in the electric drill.

After 5 min, or when the polish seems to get thin and vanish, wipe with a cloth and look at your results.

Repeat until the scratch is gone.

It`s that simple.



Caution: The cerium oxide is very, very, very, mildly radioactive, like the glow in the dark watches of the old days. Keep the spare powder on a shelf in the basement between jobs, not in your front pocket.

-John C.

[johnvdub]

Thanks a lot for your advice. Now I only need to decide from which company to order the stuff ... any preferences in regards to quality / price from the above mentioned.



John

[JohnZ3MC]

Thanks a lot for your advice. Now I only need to decide from which company to order the stuff ... any preferences in regards to quality / price from the above mentioned.



John

From what I remember, the Eastwood kit and the JCWhitney kit are virtually identical and the Diamondite kit (from autogeek?) seemed a step above in both materials and cost.

All companies are reputable, so it`s a coin toss. Order from whichever you`re comfortable with.

Of course, if you want to drive 14000+kms and bring a Molson`s or two, we could use my kit and `get `er done.`

-John C.

[johnvdub]

Hmm... sounds like a plan , I`ll get back to you



Can you tell me indeed if these are the kits Eastwood Co. - Glass Polishing Kit Pro

or

Diamondite® Glass Repair System Kit for Machine Application - Automotive Glass Care





Much appreciated !

John

[JohnZ3MC]

Hmm... sounds like a plan , I`ll get back to you



Can you tell me indeed if these are the kits Eastwood Co. - Glass Polishing Kit Pro

or

Diamondite® Glass Repair System Kit for Machine Application - Automotive Glass Care





Much appreciated !

John

yes, those are the ones.

-John C.

[5toClean]

No danger.

Cerium oxide is made to polish telescope lenses and they`re made out of glass, just like your windshield. The end result will be a super clear and clean window.



It`s pretty well impossible to do the job wrong.

Make a thick slurry of the cerium oxide and a little water. Apply it to the scratched area. Polish with the felt pad in the electric drill.

After 5 min, or when the polish seems to get thin and vanish, wipe with a cloth and look at your results.

Repeat until the scratch is gone.

It`s that simple.



Caution: The cerium oxide is very, very, very, mildly radioactive, like the glow in the dark watches of the old days. Keep the spare powder on a shelf in the basement between jobs, not in your front pocket.

-John C.

Hmmmm, Since I work with very large quantities of radioisotope every day it will be easy to test how "Active" this material is. I`ll let you know when I get back home from this business trip.

[opass]

No danger.

Cerium oxide is made to polish telescope lenses and they`re made out of glass, just like your windshield. The end result will be a super clear and clean window.



It`s pretty well impossible to do the job wrong.

Make a thick slurry of the cerium oxide and a little water. Apply it to the scratched area. Polish with the felt pad in the electric drill.

After 5 min, or when the polish seems to get thin and vanish, wipe with a cloth and look at your results.

Repeat until the scratch is gone.

It`s that simple.

Hello,....just bought a can of Cerium oxide and plannig to remove scratches cause by dirty wiper blade.



Question, What kind of pad should I use with it? Can I use polishing/cutting pad that design for car`s paint?

[JohnZ3MC]

Hello,....just bought a can of Cerium oxide and plannig to remove scratches cause by dirty wiper blade.



Question, What kind of pad should I use with it? Can I use polishing/cutting pad that design for car`s paint?

The CO will be perfect for you, the same situation I had to deal with.

I`d go with the same type of dense felt pad that comes with the kits listed earlier because I`m thinking only the heavy felt type can give the kind of `bite` and strength needed for working with glass. The softer foam ones would just wear out and break apart way too soon.

The felt ones are common so you shouldn`t have trouble finding one locally.

-John C.