Detailing Windshield Questions - Removing Scratches

Neither of those products will remove "scratches" from glass

Please post some photos of the defects you are trying to correct
 
You will need a product made specifically for polishing glass. Carpro ceriglass and their glass polishing pads would be a good start. I've never polished glass so I'm not entirely sure it will work but I know it's a step in the right direction
 
Polishing glass is a messy and time consuming job. A rotary buffer with Ceriglass and a rayon pad will make it much easier.
 
If I only had access to compounds for this, I would pick Meguiars 105, a 3" backing plate, my Makita 9227C Rotary, and some foam pads that you wouldnt mind disintegrating..

Depending on the severity of the scratches and how many there are, this might be enough..

If your scratches are from using worn wipers or no wipers at all, then the CeriGlass product with their pads might work, with a Rotary and the smaller backing plate and pad combo.
You need pad rotation to get the product to work and Im not sure your Porter Cable will be able to give you enough,but you should surely try anyway..

If you decide to try to polish the glass, you need to be careful of how much heat you put into and to try to avoid warping the glass and distorting it making it hard to look through it from the inside of the car..

Eastwood sells a kit for polishing glass that comes with cerium oxide, the product that will be able to get the glass better, but again, you need to be careful with this cerium oxide as it is toxic to breathe..
Good luck,
Dan F
 
Whatever you decide to try...do your Test Spot low on the passenger side of the windshield; just in case it does not go well
 
Just minor scratches from car washes and wipers.

After reading some reviews , I plan on using Carpro ceriglass with [h=1]Griot's Garage 10614 6" Glass Polishing Pad[/h]

I imagine nothing bad can happen......
 
Got full glass coverage? It's hard to get scratches out and the chances of distorting the glass are high.( with ceriummoxide and a rotary)
 
AznDragon533 said:
Just minor scratches from car washes and wipers.

After reading some reviews , I plan on using Carpro ceriglass with Griot's Garage 10614 6" Glass Polishing Pad

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I imagine nothing bad can happen......
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that's a good choice, a cerium oxide base is a must. remember, glass is very hard and difficult to polish, so don't be afraid to bear down while polishing. just keep the pad flat and moving to avoid hot spots and stop to clean up at intervals. be patient, it often takes a lot of work and some deep scratches may not be able to be removed, but you will be impressed at the difference in clarity. use a good coating or sealant when you're done. good luck !
 
AznDragon533 said:
Just minor scratches from car washes and wipers.

After reading some reviews , I plan on using Carpro ceriglass with Griot's Garage 10614 6" Glass Polishing Pad



I imagine nothing bad can happen......
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I recommend the CarPro Rayon pads to use with ceriglass.

CarPro Rayon Glass Polishing Pad

I used a GG6 with ceriglass and CarPro Rayon pads to get scratches out of my windshield. Set aside plenty of time, at least a couple hours. Don't let the ceriglass dry while you are polishing. Keep a bottle with distilled water and spray to keep your working surface a wet slurry. Using that, you will have almost an infinite work time with the ceriglass. You don't need to use too much product.

There is a great write up by someone else on Autogeek's forum if you can find it.
 
I saw a video awhile back for what seemed to be a pretty amazing glass polish coming from 3D soon. It removed really deep scratches with a rotary. I haven't heard much about it since then.
 
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