How to remove scratches from the windshield?

When using the car, scratches on the windshield are quite common. Sand and small stones fall under the wipers, scratching it. To completely prevent this process is impossible, and to eliminate small defects completely - really. In addition to the aesthetic component, removing scratches on the windshield is also a matter of safety for people in the car, because the driver must clearly see everything that is happening on the road. So, let's look at the most common ways to remove scratches from the windshield and restore the clearness of the road view.

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How to get rid of scratches on the windshield?- The easiest way to

Many people use ordinary toothpaste to eliminate small defects. This is a proven old method:

1. Apply a scratch of a little paste and allow it to dry.
2. Then wipe the surface with a soft cloth.

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Fundamental measures

The method above is not bad, but it is advisable to use professional tools.

Preparatory work:

To prepare the site for processing:

• Wash and dry it beforehand.
• Next, identify the problem areas. Often defects are visible, as they say, with the naked eye.

Important! Sometimes an invisible defect is determined by touch( it is enough to just hold your finger on the glass surface).

• Mark these places with a marker.
• Now take the wiper and a piece of soft textiles.
• Dampen a rag in water and wipe the surface.
• Next, clean the surface with a sponge dampened with a detergent.
• Now it's time to wipe the glass with a lint-free cloth.
• The next moment - protection of the body of the machine from getting a cleaner.

What tool is needed?

Before removing the scuffs on the windshield, prepare the necessary tools and safety equipment:

• Polishing professional machine. It can be replaced by a drill with a felt attachment fixed to the cartridge.
• Painting Scotch.
• Protective equipment( mask, respirator, safety glasses).

Important! Working with professional tools requires a certain skill. If you do not have the appropriate skills, there is a risk of serious deformation of the glass.

Polishing:

• A special paste is used for the polishing of the lobow. Apply it to scratch and polish with a felt tip. After applying the paste, the polishing process begins. At the same time, care must be taken, avoiding pressure. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the glass, because excessive heating leads to cracking of the material. To reduce the temperature in the polishing zone, it is useful to use a household spray gun. The polishing zone itself should be limited by adhesive tape.

Important! The grinding machine can not be used, because the glass will become cloudy and change color.

• For waxing small defects wax or paraffin wax. Apply them to damaged areas and wipe with a dry soft cloth.

Important! Do not overdo it, applying paste, as it dries quickly and ceases to be elastic.

Sink:

1. After finishing polishing, you need to wash away the remnants of the paste with abrasive elements.
2. Then remove the scotch from the glass.

If after the polishing procedure there are some defects or the glass is cloudy, repeat the procedure again. However, if you did everything right, the effect should be good.

Important! Polishing paste is suitable for removing small glass defects. Large cracks in this way can not be eliminated.

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Thrust cracks

To eliminate the "spider" of small cracks, a diamond paste is suitable. The CD tool perfectly eliminates defects from the car wipers. However, it is best to consult a specialist beforehand so as not to damage the windshield even more.

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Tips for the wizard, or whether it is possible to remove scratches from the windshield:

• Before removing the scratches from the windshield, consult a professional. It may be more appropriate to replace the glass with a new one, than to waste time polishing. Or maybe it's better to entrust removing the defects of "pros" than to do it yourself.
• Do not grind car glass. At the same time, the state of the surface does not improve, and the risk of the appearance of the effect of the lens is quite large. Gentle polishing, which removes a layer of material in microns, is much preferable.
• Before practicing the removal of scratches, practice on a piece of old glass.

Removal of scratches on the windshield is possible if the defects are minor. With large cracks you will not be able to cope on your own. Replacing the windscreen - an expensive and difficult procedure. In some cases, properly polished will avoid unnecessary costs, but if the expected result is not - do not save, replace the auto part, because this is your guarantee, and not only security!