As luck would have it, the wiper rubber came off during a storm and now the windscreen has a thick scratch.
Any idea what can I use to remove this?
Windscreen scratch
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Re: Windscreen scratch
I've heard of people using a DA and light compound for light scratches. I've also got a scratch from the windscreen wipers, but no DA to try it out.
Thought I might try just with a drill and pad and see what happens...
https://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=124779
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZHCb2w-lUg
Or maybe try these guys?
https://glasspolishing.co.za/pages/get-in-touch/
Thought I might try just with a drill and pad and see what happens...
https://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=124779
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZHCb2w-lUg
Or maybe try these guys?
https://glasspolishing.co.za/pages/get-in-touch/
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Re: Windscreen scratch
I think most of this comes down to using the right compound. Glass is hard. To my knowledge, it requires a dedicated cutting compound and polish.
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Re: Windscreen scratch
Cerium Oxide is apparently what you use on the glass to get fine scratches and marks out.
Glass "polish" is just to remove hard water spots and imbedded dirt.
Glass "polish" is just to remove hard water spots and imbedded dirt.
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