In a message dated 5/11/99 11:48:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
dannyr@flint.umich.edu writes:
<< In the Archives from last summer, there were a couple suggestions for
polishing scratched glass, if not too deeply pitted or gouged: one
suggestion was to try alcohol and xxxx steel wool; another was to try
a 3M product that is probably readily available for that purpose.
Going to try both. But has anyone had any luck with either? May be a
way to stay away from replacement and that headache. >>
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Although I don't have any practical experience with polishing a windscreen, I
would be careful about using XXXX steel wool. I think that it would be too
coarse and would cause more scratches.
If you don't have experience (like me!) I'd suggest you stick with a product
that is guaranteed. I have found that The Eastwood Co. has lots of good
stuff, and they do offer windscreen buffers. Go to www.eastwoodco.com and
search for "windshield."
I don't know about the 3M product, but if it's specifically for buffing glass
it's probably good as well, and may be less expensive. You might even want
to start with a very mild cleanser like Bon Ami and a power buffer. It won't
hurt, and the mild polishing may be enough.
Just my 2 cents, YMMV.
Allen Hefner
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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