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Justikins · 01-05-2009, 11:20 PM

Hey guys, as you can guess by the title i got a big line scratch across my windshield from a shovel. Don't ask but it just happend and my heart stopped.
I was hoping any of you guys have any DIY tips on glass scratch fix up. I looked up some on the web from Toothpaste to Nail Polish remover. I was wondering if you have something that works that you guys know of.
Thanks
Justin

nuts4bmw · 01-06-2009, 12:53 AM

take the same shovel and hit the windshield really hard. Then proceed to your nearest auto glass repair shop and fill in the claim form, pay your deductable and drive away with a new windshield!!!

Just kidding of course.....I really doubt there is much you'll beable to do about it. As a last resort I would suggest using liquid rubbing compound and a power buffer followed up with some regular polish........I don't know if it will, it may be worth a try I guess....

anyone with another suggestion out there?

sha1234 · 01-06-2009, 10:18 AM

there is such thing as "glass polish compound" its powerful stuff and you can get it from capilano stone and gem... use an buffer or a drill with a foam pad and it should greatly reduce the appearance of the scratch

Tim

nuts4bmw · 01-06-2009, 12:48 PM

well there ya go!

bmw_chic · 01-06-2009, 02:14 PM

the only thing u have to watch is if u buff the scratch out u will distort the glass. but it wil take out the scratch depending on how bad. I know I work for a glass company.

sha1234 · 01-06-2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by bmw_chic

the only thing u have to watch is if u buff the scratch out u will distort the glass. but it wil take out the scratch depending on how bad. I know I work for a glass company.

well there ya go... yeah those polish's are great, but really they are better for HL lens's because you dont have to see through them right

Tim

Eugene · 01-06-2009, 04:52 PM

What does this polish compound do to the pits in the glass, make it worse or better?

Justikins · 01-06-2009, 08:18 PM

where can i find this capilano stone and gem? and is it possible just to do it by hand? or do i need a buffer wheel?

sha1234 · 01-07-2009, 09:04 AM

1406 Pemberton Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7P 2S1

I dont know about hand polishing, do you have a drill? if so then get a small foam pad from lordco to attach to it (it will work better than hand polishing)

and as for pitting, i dont know how well it would work, but i know on lenses so badly pitted light output is bad it can hurt right?

Tim

bimmerbob · 01-07-2009, 10:28 AM

If it impairs your vision then it is a legitimate claim through ICBC.

01-05-2009, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justikins Member Name: Justin Joined: Sep 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 1 Time in 1 Post	Scratched glass Hey guys, as you can guess by the title i got a big line scratch across my windshield from a shovel. Don't ask but it just happend and my heart stopped. I was hoping any of you guys have any DIY tips on glass scratch fix up. I looked up some on the web from Toothpaste to Nail Polish remover. I was wondering if you have something that works that you guys know of. Thanks Justin

01-06-2009, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
bmw_chic newbie Name: Lisa Joined: Jan 2009 From: Highspire Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	scrached glass the only thing u have to watch is if u buff the scratch out u will distort the glass. but it wil take out the scratch depending on how bad. I know I work for a glass company.

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01-06-2009, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
nuts4bmw Senior Member Name: Art Joined: Oct 2008 From: Surrey Posts: 234 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 5 Times in 4 Posts nuts4bmw's pictures '95 BMW M540i	take the same shovel and hit the windshield really hard. Then proceed to your nearest auto glass repair shop and fill in the claim form, pay your deductable and drive away with a new windshield!!! Just kidding of course.....I really doubt there is much you'll beable to do about it. As a last resort I would suggest using liquid rubbing compound and a power buffer followed up with some regular polish........I don't know if it will, it may be worth a try I guess.... anyone with another suggestion out there?

01-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
sha1234 Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jun 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 12 Times in 10 Posts '90 BMW 325i	there is such thing as "glass polish compound" its powerful stuff and you can get it from capilano stone and gem... use an buffer or a drill with a foam pad and it should greatly reduce the appearance of the scratch Tim

01-06-2009, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
nuts4bmw Senior Member Name: Art Joined: Oct 2008 From: Surrey Posts: 234 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 5 Times in 4 Posts nuts4bmw's pictures '95 BMW M540i	well there ya go!

01-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eugene Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Vancouver Posts: 403 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 4 Times in 4 Posts	What does this polish compound do to the pits in the glass, make it worse or better?

01-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Justikins Member Name: Justin Joined: Sep 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 1 Time in 1 Post	where can i find this capilano stone and gem? and is it possible just to do it by hand? or do i need a buffer wheel?

01-07-2009, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
sha1234 Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jun 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 12 Times in 10 Posts '90 BMW 325i	1406 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7P 2S1 I dont know about hand polishing, do you have a drill? if so then get a small foam pad from lordco to attach to it (it will work better than hand polishing) and as for pitting, i dont know how well it would work, but i know on lenses so badly pitted light output is bad it can hurt right? Tim

01-07-2009, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
bimmerbob Senior Member Name: Bob Joined: Feb 2007 From: An island in the Pacific (Victoria) Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	If it impairs your vision then it is a legitimate claim through ICBC.

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