Cindy Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Would appreciate anybody's help on this one. Last night I was washing my 08 Limited Edge when I noticed what I thought was just a streak on the windshield. In looking closer it appears to be a scratch but not a deep one. We looked at the wiper blade and the rubber had come out at the tip of the blade and the metal was hitting the windshield. I would like to try buffing it out myself but wasn't sure what to use. I know from looking on the internet that if it is deep enough to put your fingernail in, it's too deep to buff and would have to be replaced. I dont' think it was doing it too long, but it doesn't appear to be that deep. This forum is so great for information that I decided to turn to all of you for help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Have you checked with someone that repairs stone damage to windshields? Based on what I have heard, a replaced windshield is never as safe as the original, so fixing it would probobly be best if it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 No I haven't checked with anyone yet. I just noticed it last night but probably will go talk to a glass place. Just wanted to see if there was something else I could try first. Thanks Have you checked with someone that repairs stone damage to windshields? Based on what I have heard, a replaced windshield is never as safe as the original, so fixing it would probobly be best if it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Nap Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Good luck w/ "fixing" it. Deep scratches in glass are generally irreversable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk23666 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Good luck w/ "fixing" it. Deep scratches in glass are generally irreversable. If it is very light the glas folks should be able to buff it out. I would think they would have some sort of polishing agent for that sort of thing as windshields often get pinged and nicked by small grains of sand or grit all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX2007 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 If it is very light the glas folks should be able to buff it out. I would think they would have some sort of polishing agent for that sort of thing as windshields often get pinged and nicked by small grains of sand or grit all the time. I think the stuff is sirium oxide or something like that. There is a company called Eastwood that sells a lot of car hobbiest/restoration items & they have a do it yourself kit. Rather then risk making a mess, I would go to a glass shop. If you can't feel the damage with your fingernail, they should be able to get at least most of it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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