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Has to do with super hard gel coats, not related to windows so I was gonna try and keep the post on topic I don't have much computer time so my reviews/experiences learned are very limited unless I find something that will help a broader range of people and polishing gel coat doesn't get talked about much
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Mike, thanks a ton for this. You just answered the question to my other thread I started a couple days ago. Great help!
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
MIKE, I could really use some help with this one, like I posted previously I purchased everything you used, except for I just realized that the diamondnite polish i got was not the resurfacing cream but the glassworks restoring polish, not sure if there the same, and at the time of purchase only the smaller glass cutting disc were available, which i used a smaller backing plate that didnt completely make contact with all of the disc, I did get the 5.5 yellow polish pad. Following what you did I tried a small area to test and well completely #$%^ up my that spot, I wish I had a picture to show you, I was able to buff out about 75% of the mess out with some heavy compounding, menzerna pg and orange pad, but you can still see it, I honestly dont know what I did wrong and I dont know how to go from here, I really need some help with this one, is there anyway to contact you personally or could you maybe go into a little more details about the process. I did throughly clean the window beforehand including claying and iron x. My initial goal was to remove some marks in the window from the previous owner who must have let the wiper blades get to old, basically scratches in the path that the wiper takes. I did try to follow up with the yellow glass pad but it didnt really do anything. Idk, your the master at this stuff I could really use some advice, thanks.
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Originally Posted by Excessive Detail
MIKE, I could really use some help with this one, like I posted previously I purchased everything you used, except for I just realized that the diamondnite polish i got was not the resurfacing cream but the glassworks restoring polish, not sure if there the same, and at the time of purchase only the smaller glass cutting disc were available, which i used a smaller backing plate that didnt completely make contact with all of the disc, I did get the 5.5 yellow polish pad. Following what you did I tried a small area to test and well completely #$%^ up my that spot, I wish I had a picture to show you, I was able to buff out about 75% of the mess out with some heavy compounding, menzerna pg and orange pad, but you can still see it, I honestly dont know what I did wrong and I dont know how to go from here, I really need some help with this one, is there anyway to contact you personally or could you maybe go into a little more details about the process. I did throughly clean the window beforehand including claying and iron x. My initial goal was to remove some marks in the window from the previous owner who must have let the wiper blades get to old, basically scratches in the path that the wiper takes. I did try to follow up with the yellow glass pad but it didnt really do anything. Idk, your the master at this stuff I could really use some advice, thanks.
check out my thread in this same forum... I had the same problem. Pictures in this post: swirls in glass
you do NOT want to use Diamondite "glass restorer" with the Lake Country Pads. It will cost you a new windshield, since the "resurfacing creme" has been backordered for quite some time now.
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Originally Posted by Excessive Detail
MIKE, I could really use some help with this one, like I posted previously I purchased everything you used, except for I just realized that the Diamondite polish i got was not the resurfacing cream but the glassworks restoring polish, not sure if there the same,
They are not the same, one can remove gunk off the surface, the other can remove glass by abrading it without leaving behind it's own scratch pattern.
Originally Posted by Excessive Detail
and at the time of purchase only the smaller glass cutting disc were available, which i used a smaller backing plate that didnt completely make contact with all of the disc, I did get the 5.5 yellow polish pad. Following what you did I tried a small area to test and well completely #$%^ up my that spot, I wish I had a picture to show you, I was able to buff out about 75% of the mess out with some heavy compounding, menzerna pg and orange pad, but you can still see it, I honestly dont know what I did wrong and
Just to double check, you purchased the Lake Country 4" Glass Cutting Pads?
And then used these discs with a DA or a Rotary Buffer?
Originally Posted by Excessive Detail
I dont know how to go from here, I really need some help with this one, is there anyway to contact you personally or could you maybe go into a little more details about the process. I did throughly clean the window beforehand including claying and iron x. My initial goal was to remove some marks in the window from the previous owner who must have let the wiper blades get to old, basically scratches in the path that the wiper takes. I did try to follow up with the yellow glass pad but it didnt really do anything. Idk, your the master at this stuff I could really use some advice, thanks.
You can reach me here at work at 1-800-869-3011 x206
I'm looking into the results you got in this thread and also this thread.
swirls in glass
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Mike can you send me a link to the resurfacing creme please. I can't seem to find it in the store. I have these pits on my Camaro from driving it in the winter for the past two years. Thanks.
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Yep thats the exact result i got, luckily i did a small test area first, i was able to make it a little better with an orange pad and menzerna pg, but there are still swirls and apparently I didnt do good enough research and used the wrong polish combo, as mike has said the glass restorer doesnt work with the cutting pads, which I did, you have to use the resurfacing cream, so I guess theres still hope in the matter, hopefully the resurfacing cream will work.
Originally Posted by 83hurstguy
check out my thread in this same forum... I had the same problem. Pictures in this post: swirls in glass
you do NOT want to use Diamondite "glass restorer" with the Lake Country Pads. It will cost you a new windshield, since the "resurfacing creme" has been backordered for quite some time now.
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Mike,
thanks again for taking such a concerning issue with this, it really shows how dedicated AG is to its customers. This is what I did to clear up any confusion:
4" lc glass cutting disc
3.5" backing plate
makita rotary
daimondnite glass works restorer
tried to follow your technique you used in the thread
of course now I know i dint use the right polish, I got the same results 83hurstguy got in post, swirls in glass.
I don't think I did any damage to the inner plastic layer, only swirled the surface.
So you think the resurfacing creme will be able to repair the damage?
I have been meaning to call you but haven't been able to get around to doing so, probably give ya a ring at some point.
Again thank you so much for all your help.
p.s.
I have since used the glass works restorer with a foam pad on other vehicles with great success in removing water marks and restoring clarity, best stuff I used so far, leaves the glass virtually spotless and smooth, so I guess im doing something right, cant wait to try the resurfacing cream.
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
They are not the same, one can remove gunk off the surface, the other can remove glass by abrading it without leaving behind it's own scratch pattern.
Just to double check, you purchased the Lake Country 4" Glass Cutting Pads?
And then used these discs with a DA or a Rotary Buffer?
You can reach me here at work at 1-800-869-3011 x206
I'm looking into the results you got in this thread and also this thread.
swirls in glass
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
Originally Posted by IOMCAMARO
Mike can you send me a link to the resurfacing creme please. I can't seem to find it in the store. I have these pits on my Camaro from driving it in the winter for the past two years. Thanks.
Diamondite® Glass Resurfacing Crčme cleans and polishes auto glass windshields and windows. Diamondite glass polish removes light scratches from car
It is still out of stock.
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Re: How to remove tiny pinhole pits in glass windows using a rotary buffer
I'm glad I read this thread and the link above. I just got the Restorer and am planning to do my windshield this weekend. I'll stick to the foam pad!
Thanks.
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