How to Repair Windshield Scratch

A scratch on the windshield of your vehicle can be a very annoying and unsightly issue to deal with. But the good news about windshield scratches is that they are not that difficult to repair if you take the time to learn how to do it, acquire the appropriate tools and stay patient. It is a very easy task once you get the hang of doing it in the proper manner. Here are a few steps to repairing scratches on your windshield. Good luck.

Things You'll Need

• Duct tape Distilled water Wash cloth Polishing disk

Instructions

1. Make sure you use distilled water. It is best when repairing windshield scratches because it does not contain contaminants like chemicals and grit. The distilled water removes the abraded glass and maintains the coolness of the windshield.

2. Cover your paintwork so it doesn't get damaged or splattered. Then, proceed to clean your windshield very carefully, using distilled water. Use a soft cloth and clean in gentle, circular motions.

3. Make a dam on the windshield using tape. Stick one side of the duct tape on the windshield. Get another strip of tape, roughly the same size as the first, and then stick both pieces of tape together (sticky sides together). Do the same thing over, but horizontally. This ensures that you make the best use of your water and you don't spill it everywhere.

4. Get a polishing disk and then connect it to the buffing machine. Start the pump and make sure you adjust it so that it is in proper working order. Then gently buff the damaged area for the necessary amount of time. You can repeat this again with a different disk if the need arises. Once you are done, there should be no apparent ripples or damage in your windshield.

5. Remove the duct-tape dam, and clean the windshield and all of the tools you used.

Tips & Warnings

• Completely removing the scratches from the surface might take awhile, so be patient.

Resources

• Repair Windshield Scratch
• Windshield Glass Repair