Using light Sos-pad (steel wool) scratches the hell out of the wimpy windshield (I tried it before replacing the windshield to see the effect on all the pits)... do NOT do this.

-- Aaron

 

Gotta ask, why would you want to use steel wool??

Anthony

 

Glass polishing is often done with a cerium oxide paste or disks. It is done at low rpm, is time consuming, and can result in a microscopically uneven surface that affects night and wet weather visibility. Most glass shops will recommend replacement rather than polishing.

I have tried rubbing compound with very limited result, but no apparent damage, but not worth the work.

Since most insurance companies (here) will not replace a windshield unless your vision is impaired, I was looking for some option to deal with the pits and scratches.

Anyone find a good answer?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by amartin
[B]Using light Sos-pad (steel wool) scratches the hell out of the wimpy windshield (I tried it before replacing the windshield to see the effect on all the pits)... do NOT do this.

 

A ballpeen hammer can often work wonders!

 

Although I already have the hammer, I ordered a glass polishing kit that contains cerium oxide. I'll give it a try and report back.

 

So what you're saying is only use it on the bodywork then?

PS> This is a joke. DO NOT DO THIS!

 

It scratches the crap out of the paint as well. I also don't recommend you use it as a facial scrub either. Joke.

 

....is this post for real?