isfdave86

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I was using a squeegee at the gas station on my windshield and didn't realize til it was too late that I had the squeegee at an angle. I now have some light scratches right in the middle. Kill me now.


Is there a way to buff of sand them out? At least make them less noticeable?!

gravesg

yea if you have an orbital DA polisher its a piece of cake .. would take all of 20 minutes if that

Jz39

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You scratched a windshield with a rubber squeegee?? How is that even possible? Is it rubber streaks?

zmcgovern4

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^This.

In order to produce scratches, you must have a harder material than the surface you are trying (or not trying) to scratch. A rubber squeegee would not scratch the glass. It is possible that there was something on the squeegee that caused damage, though it seems unlikely if it was soaking in water as they usually are.

Can you post pictures of the damage?

Are you sure it is a scratch and not simply residue/streaking/smearing caused by something on the squeegee? See if you can feel it with your hand or fingernail... can you determine if it is on top of the glass (surface contamination) or within the glass (scratch)?

Above surface contamination will be easy to remove as glass is quite chemical resistant so you can use an appropriate solvent to remove the substance.

If it is a scratch, it can likely be improved with machine polishing as previously mentioned, however glass is very hard relative to automotive paint, so even the finest of scratches in glass can be a real challenge to remove.

Post some pics and help us to help you

-Zach

Vitveet

Maybe he was wiping bugd offthe front bumper with the squeegee and scratched the bumper?! Can't imaging a squeegee damaging a windshield....

V.

isfdave86

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I was using the foam side putting soap on the windshield and the foam was apparently very worn so the metal piece that the foam is mounted to went through the foam on the edge, was trying to get some bug guts off. The scratches were not there before, I know it came from this because I could see it immediately after it happened. I can't take a picture of it at the moment because I just had a procedure on my back about 45 mins ago.

I tried using regular cleaners to get it off, I can feel the scratch with a razor blade, but not really with my finger.

Tried some rubbing compound and that reduced it a bit, but it's still there.

I don't have an orbital buffer but was planning on getting one so I guess this is a good time to get one, lol

One2beH8ed

I use the white sos pad. Its the less gritty of them all. Learned this from a master tech. After a while you get rock chips that are small on your front windshield and you will eventually get a hazing from all the dirt that sits in there that doesn't come out with a wash. Take the white and only white sos pad to the windshield. ITs like wet sanding at 1000 grit. Then you some wax to polish windshield. This should get most of it. Plus wax will repel rain like rain-x.

I did this to my is300 a year ago and made a huge difference.

isfdave86

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Should I use water or anything along with the SOS pad?

ISF4life

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damn rookie lolz

isfdave86

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GEE THANKS!

2URGSE

http://www.eastwood.com/pro-glass-polishing-kit.html

There are many glass polishing kits out there.

I would wash and claybar the windshield first before applying anything onto to it. Also do that inside a nice cool garage, not in direct sunlight.

Finally, pickup a California jelly blade and keep one in your trunk so you don't have to use the crap in the gas station. I often see some people use it on the paint.

2URGSE

No need to draw salt on the wounds, we were all rookies at some point.

isfdave86

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Thanks I'll probably get that in case I decide to be a junior again. I've seen people use the squeegees to wash their whole car. so I didn't go that far at least. I should have gotten a jelly blade a long time ago.

One2beH8ed

Yes I would use water and some regular car was soap. Start in a small area first to make sure you dont damage anymore but it shouldnt. Also clay bar might help but I figure its only going to do so much. Get a little gritty and get down into that window. My is300 has 234k miles on it all highway. So its got soe serious road wear from rocks, bugs and everyday dirt. It worked wonders for me.

Remember we all have to crawl before we can walk.

5280ISF

I have been meaning to buy some of this, may be worth a try if you have a PC dual action or buffer....sounds like it could also be used with a felt polishing wheel that could be attached to a drill.


Gordon Glass Cerium Oxide - 1Lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R69W9A..._IRFyxb3AHDWGG


They also sell a smaller 8oz package that is likely better suited for the job at hand. I have also use paint polish (Optimum or Menzerrnas) on windshields in the past for minor sratches and hazing from windshield blades with good results.