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Windshield has all these little 'pockmarks'. Hard to see during dawn/dusk. What can I do?

Old 11-21-2005, 06:08 AM
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Default Windshield has all these little 'pockmarks'. Hard to see during dawn/dusk. What can I do?

more than annoying, interferes with my vision out the front window. is there a glass polish or something? hate to think I'd need to replace the entire glass.
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New windshield.
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Default My father is in the glass business and I'm told there is a type of "polish" to get small

scratches out but I'm told it's not the cheapest process. It's probably more cost effective to get a new windshield.
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jeweler's rouge?
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Yeah, new windshield...
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no, this stuff is made specifically for glass producing companies, came in 5+ gallon sizes.
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Default Click the last link in my signature, go to Detailing...

Click on "Some unique detailing Problem Solvers by...me."

There are a few glass polishing kits available from Eastwood...
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Default I recently used Griot's glass polish and CAREFUL work with an orbital buffer...

Didn't get every mark out but it was still a big improvement. Worth the 30 minutes effort and relatively minimal cost IMO.
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Purchase glass insurance through your auto insurer, wait 30 days, make a claim.
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Try RainX glass POLISH. It has a fine grit that works well.
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