Posted August 8, 200420 yr comment_90290 When the sun hits the windshield at a low angle, it looks like my car was driven through storms of rocks & sand, with all the tiny little pits & small scratches. Is there a way to repair the glass so it's nice & clear again?thxe Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 8, 200420 yr comment_90291 You can polish glass to remove small imperfections and scratches but it's a lot of work if you need to do the whole windshield. I used <A HRef=http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2024&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=2024>this kit</a> from Eastwood to remove some fairly deep scratches from when a previous owner ran the wipers with no blades. Keep in mind that you can probably get a new windshield installed for around $250 so when you add up the cost of the kit and a polisher to use it with and a whole bunch of hours of your time you have to make a decision. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-90291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 8, 200420 yr Author comment_90292 You can't see anything from the outside. Only when you look from the inside with the sun low. Glare is also a problem with the sun low. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-90292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 9, 200420 yr comment_90339 I got told this trick for passing roadworthys, spray matt black primer on the windscreen then scrape off with a razor blade. Might just pass for what you want. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-90339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 9, 200420 yr Author comment_90346 Black??I was thinking of using some polyurethane clear. or even some of that eyelasses scratch fixer stuff. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-90346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 9, 200420 yr Author comment_90345 Black??I was thinking of using some polyurethane clear. or even some of that eyelasses scratch fixer stuff.thx, mate Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-90345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 200420 yr comment_91473 If you do go with a polishing compound and wheel be real careful of heat build up. Laminated glass is not too tolerant of heat and pressure on a small area. I did try it on my 82ZX when I worked at a glass shop. the pits are usually too deep to polish out, changed out windshield in the end. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12797-fixing-stratchespits-in-windshield/#findComment-91473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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