Etched Glass

**01svtL** · 01-17-2011, 12:03 PM

My 4Runner has little etching marks in the glass of the side doors. Is there a proper way to maybe sand down and polish these out?

**Innovative Detailing** · 01-17-2011, 12:28 PM

I suggest you try some 4x steel wool with some Meguiar`s or Mothers Chrome Polish. Apply a small dot or two of the polish on the SS and lightly apply it to the glass surfaces. Always perform a test on a small area to make sure you are getting the desired results.

**01svtL** · 01-17-2011, 01:32 PM

What is SS? Sorry, im a newbie to all these acronyms.

**Innovative Detailing** · 01-17-2011, 01:59 PM

Sorry, I meant SW(steel wool)

**imported_dfazekas** · 01-17-2011, 06:55 PM

how are you with a rotary buffer?

**Legacy** · 01-17-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by EliminatorXP

Sorry, I meant SW(steel wool)

Be sure it`s #0000 steel wool.

**Innovative Detailing** · 01-17-2011, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Legacy99

Be sure it`s #0000 steel wool.

+1.......4X/#0000 steel wool is the same if I am correct.....

**01svtL** · 01-18-2011, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by dfazekas

how are you with a rotary buffer?

No good, I`ve never used one. I just have the PC XP.

Originally Posted by Legacy99

Be sure it`s #0000 steel wool.

This can be found at Lowe`s I assume? Plumbing section or something?

**imported_dfazekas** · 01-18-2011, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 01svtL

No good, I`ve never used one. I just have the PC XP.

Lake country makes a glass polishing kit that they claim can be used on a PC, but I`ve only ever tried it with a rotary. Works very well though.

**lostdaytomorrow** · 01-27-2011, 09:18 AM

Yes you can find 0000 wool at home depot or lowes

**BluBrett** · 01-30-2011, 02:42 AM

I used 0000 steel wool on my old Integra and it got rid of about 90-95% of etching, but you will have to either polish the glass afterwards or deal with scratches that honestly can only be faintly seen at night and aren`t noticeable during the day.

**sparklingdetail** · 01-31-2011, 08:50 AM

Hello 01svtL,

You need to have or buy below mentioned car detailing products:

Car Glass Restoration Polish
Car Glass Buffing Pad
Car Glass Cleaner
Towel/Microfiber Towel
Squeegee

Apply small amount of car glass restoration polish on glass buffing pad and rub the buffing pad on glass etching to eliminate it. Use more polish When it gets dry out and repeat until you get the desire result. Spray then car glass cleaner on it and clean off the glass with towel/microfiber towel. Use squeegee to dry out car glass after pouring water on it.