Original Series 1 Hatch Glass - Keep or Replace?

[Duffman]

My early series 1 Z has the clear hatch glass (no heater lines) which I would just as soon keep. However, it has grind marks in the glass that cannot be removed and it doesn't look very good upon close inspection:disappoin . I can get later model glass without too much problem but not the early glass. I was thinking of keeping the glass and maybe covering it up with louvres, or I can replace with the later model glass with the heater lines.

Any general thoughts?

Thanks,

Stephen

[MikeW]

How deep are the grind marks? It's possible to polish some things out.

[Duffman]

It is as if someone took a grinder and touched it on the glass, leaving gouge marks that are pretty deep. I had a glass "professional" look at it and he said there was not anything they could do. It is noticeable upon close inspection and looking through my rear view mirror.

[240ZX]

duffman, IIRC there are people who can repair scratches in wind shields! I don't know any specific name but remember seeing adds to that nature. They generally come to your car and do it on site. So, save that early rear window!

Tom

[Duffman]

Tom, there is no doubt my first desire is to save the window. I will research further and see if I can find someone who can at least improve it so it is less noticeable.

Thanks,

Stephen

[MikeW]

I've successfully used this kit from Eastwood to remove fairly deep scratches from my windshield caused by the PO running the wipers without blades. I bought a cheap variable speed angle grinder at a local home improvement store and it worked well.

[Duffman]

Thanks, Mike, will look into it!

[26th-Z]

Call this guy and see if you can get a new piece in Japan http://www.datsunspirit.com/

[Duffman]

26th-Z, just sent an e-mail to Datsun Spirit to see if they can access a new piece, thanks!