windshield scatches

[2Gunns]

Anyone got some secrets to removing scratches from your plastic windshield?

[Noral]

google NOVUS products you will find a solution on scratches.

[Noral]

Here is the link http://www.novuspolish.com/

[Campverdefela]

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[NancysToy]

After you get the scratches out, here are some tips to avoid future problems:

1. Avoid wiping the windshield with a dry cloth. Even a microtowel can trap dust particles and scratch a widshield.
2. Don't use harsh chemicals to clean the windshield. Windex with ammonia, Rain-X, and other such products will soften and craze the plastic in time. Windex Multi-Surface with vinegar works well, as does a tablespoon of white vinegar in a gallon of water.
3. When it comes to cleaning windshields, the more water the better. A wet towel can soak off bugs before a good water cleaning.
4. Don't use waxes or polishes on the windshield, including Pledge. The white residue makes even the tiniest scratches seem huge.
5. Use products made specifically for plastics for best results Novus,Plexus, etc.). Don't use the abrasive (heavy duty) versions of these products unless absolutely necessary. They remove the hard surface layer, making it easier to scratch the windshield in the future.
6. Don't power buff a windshield unless youa re experienced in plastic polishing, have low speed equipment, and have the right buffs and polishes. You can destroy a windshield faster than you can blink.
7. Don't use a cover without a windshield protector. If your cover has no built-in soft protector, you can sew a protective sack out of sweatshirt fleece. Make sure the protector is clean and free from debris before use.
8. Don't clean or wipe your windshield in a circular motion. Circular scratches are more visible. Fore & aft scratches seem to hide the best.

[Bob Denman]

A very timely thread... :thumbup: The repair shop left one at the top of mine... :gaah: