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ianm · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: scratches on windscreen

G'day all, Has any one got a good receipt for the removal of windsceen wiper scratches .
I thought I read some where there was a polish you could use as I am trying to register a 1973 Datsun ute and the screen doesnt pass a roadworthy.
I've fixed the faded tail light and indicators with that spray dye and very good it was too.
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Ian

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

This might be worth a try but it's a UK product I'm afraid.

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8109&frostProductName=Windscreen%20Scratch%20Repair%20Kit&catID=20&frostCat=Glass&frostSubCat=&subCatID=

Uncle Joe · Guest

Good link there O-N. All the other kit that I've seen is way more expensive than this. Does anyone know if it works OK?

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

I've not used this one UJ but have used Frost products quite often and they do seem to be of decent quality so this one should be too.

Uncle Joe · Guest

If I ever get the chance to visit the UK again, I plan on visiting Frosts, just to have a look round. The trouble is, every time I plan a visit, something turns up to stop me!

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

UJ you might find a visit disappointing.

From the catalogue I get the mental image of a huge warehouse stocked full of mouth watering goodies, when I called recently the reality is different.

There are just four guys on computers upstairs, and two order pickers downstairs in what must once have been some old mill.
I must stress that this set up in no way affects the quality of the goods or service from Frosts, a company that I have a great respect for, it's just that visiting isn't worthwhile.

Job-Rated · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County

I like the 2CV on the cover of their latest catalogue.

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Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

That looks a bit like mine would if I did my own welding!

Brian M · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:52 am Post subject:

ianm · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:29 am Post subject:

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

I saw that 2cv a few days ago on the catalogue, made me shudder!

Cheers

Dave

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

I used 2000 grade wet & dry to take deep scores out of a side window, then using a large buffing machine and Farecla G3 I buffed the window untill all the marks were gone. After using the G3 paste I used Autoglym window cleaner (blue liquid) applied using a cordless drill and small buffing pad.

Only the very deepest marks were left in the glass, I would think if I worked the wet & dry more at the beginning I could have removed them also.

It was hard work and took up a good few hours but as the glass was unobtainable it was either leave as is or have a go

If you are planning on trying this be careful that you don't build up too much heat in a single section of the glass at any one time as it could break.
It can get very warm.....
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Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

It might also be an idea to speak to a jeweller as I'm sure they have jewellers rouge or some such buffing powder to polish up their sparklies.

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7215 Location: Edinburgh

1.5ran · Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 53

I recently asked the rac in morrisons car park who were repairing stone chips they recomended jewelers rouge.haven't tried it yet!