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Microlab
08-15-2007, 06:37 PM
I have some swirls and scratches on my windsheild, and I wonder if there is a possibility to polish them out? If yes, what to do and what to use? Thanx :)
klumzypinoy
08-16-2007, 02:43 AM
I think Diamondite may have something. It's a brand on AG's site :)
AUdakota
08-16-2007, 07:04 AM
I tried some XMT 360 on some windows and it didnt do too bad.
Bernard
08-16-2007, 07:08 AM
Windscreen is very hard to work on. I would advise you to take to a 'professional glass repair shop' to get them fixed, replaced or polished. Or if it's very minor. Just let it be. Unless you find it difficult to drive during at night...

You will need a glass polishing rouge to get swirls or scratches out. As glass is very hard compare to clear coats. Run your finger nail through those scratches or swirls, to see if your nail catches them. This will determine if you need a normal polishing rouge or an aggressive polishing rouge kit. :(
Al-53
08-16-2007, 07:24 AM
Glass polishing kits contain Cerium polish..this is whats used to polish glass...it comes in a kit...the polish powder you mix with water to make a slurry..and a felt pad you use on a drill...google cerium glass polish and you will find kits....but it has its limits....it will remove wiper trail..fine scratches...may not do deep scratches all the way..but will make them less visible by burnishing the edges and clarifying the area better...

AL
Microlab
08-16-2007, 09:59 AM
Hmmm, sounds to be over my skills then....
Al-53
08-16-2007, 10:15 AM
Hmmm, sounds to be over my skills then....

actually its not hard..no harder than using a PC to polish paint...

Al
Microlab
08-16-2007, 12:27 PM
Is it this stuff?? And what do I need to put it on with?

SUPER CERIUM OXIDE ROCK GLASS Polish Lapidary 2 oz - (item 230100600641 end time Sep-01-07 06:31:50 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPER-CERIUM-OXIDE-ROCK-GLASS-Polish-Lapidary-2-oz_W0QQitemZ230100600641QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4843QQr dZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)
Al-53
08-16-2007, 02:22 PM
Is it this stuff?? And what do I need to put it on with?

SUPER CERIUM OXIDE ROCK GLASS Polish Lapidary 2 oz - (item 230100600641 end time Sep-01-07 06:31:50 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPER-CERIUM-OXIDE-ROCK-GLASS-Polish-Lapidary-2-oz_W0QQitemZ230100600641QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4843QQr dZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)

thats the cerium...you need a felt bob to use it.....

like the one in this kit....get a 2 or 3 inch one....

Caswell Inc. - Glass Polishing Kit (http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/glass.htm)

AL