Windscreen scratch removal

alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 30 Jan 2009, 10:46 am

#692477

Good day all, just a quick question.
Is there a way of removing wiper 'rainbow' scratches from the windscreen?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 12:12 pm

#692487

Only one way to fix is to replace the glass with a new one

theres NO way of Polishing or trying to blend

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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desh Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 30 Jan 2009, 1:05 pm

#692493

Get a new windscreen, with a genuine seal (very important)

The seals that the franchise windscreen places use these days are rubbish, had two start leaking after 12 months,

A good time to replace you wiper blades as well.

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Kind Regards
Des

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 1:28 pm

#692496

If you are insured with Shannons, you would get a free glass replacement.

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alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 30 Jan 2009, 2:24 pm

#692506

I saw some scratch repair kits on Ebay and wondered how effective they were or if there was another DIY way to do it. The screen was second hand and has some really light marks. Its not that big of a deal but if they could polish out that would be great.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 2:54 pm

#692515

I saw some scratch repair kits on Ebay and wondered how effective they were

you would be wasting yr money its an Urban myth

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 2:57 pm

#692516

The seals that the franchise windscreen places use these days are rubbish,Get a new windscreen, with a genuine seal (very important)

theres NO such thing as a genuine VW seal

You must have fitted the after market one incorrectly as they never leak unless theres dirt on the glass or something wrong with the body work around the screen hole

I must have fitted hundreds over the years

WCM is the best after market seal avaialble

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 30 Jan 2009, 6:49 pm

#692563

vw54 wrote:
I saw some scratch repair kits on Ebay and wondered how effective they were
you would be wasting yr money its an Urban myth

Cool, ya just saved me $40. 👍

There only really light scratches so I will just put up with it until it breaks. And make sure I am insured.
Thanks all.

desh Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 30 Jan 2009, 7:12 pm

#692569

Originally posted by vw54

You must have fitted the after market one incorrectly as they never leak unless theres dirt on the glass or something wrong with the body work around the screen hole

This is my experience from Windscreen's O'Brian fitting glass, didn't fit it myself,

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Kind Regards
Des

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 30 Jan 2009, 7:36 pm

#692575

I have heard thar if you put enough effort into it slight scratches can be removed with jewlers rouge but where you get it I can't say.

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guru Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 30 Jan 2009, 9:07 pm

#692593

desh wrote:Originally posted by vw54
You must have fitted the after market one incorrectly as they never leak unless theres dirt on the glass or something wrong with the body work around the screen hole
This is my experience from Windscreen's O'Brian fitting glass, didn't fit it myself,

There's your problem.
Obriens are pirates!

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 11:09 pm

#692609

alien8 wrote:Good day all, just a quick question.
Is there a way of removing wiper 'rainbow' scratches from the windscreen?

I don't really believe you can remove scratches in glass..

Your windscreen is probably made from armored glass
it will be written on the windscreen..
if its not its laminated glass...

Windscreens leaking...
unless the windscreen rubber is still soft and NOT hard
Your windscreen will not leak...
I used to use mastic or windscreen sealant years ago
but don't use anything now... as I used all new rubbers..
from CIP1... made in the uSA.. excellent.. NOT WCM..

actually a windscreen Normally will not Leak...
its the Rubber that leaks...
so if its still supple and soft it will seal...
if its old and hard... it can't seal....
go all around the outside of the rubber with silastic nozzle just stuck under the rubber... wipe any excess off...
if it still leaks then You will need to go around the glass with the silastic....

cheers

LEE

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