Glass scratches.

[dog68]

I have a few scratches on the drivers door window, obviously caused by dirt/grit in the window rubber, apart from fitting another window, will anything get the scratches out?

 

[Gollom]

I have a few scratches on the drivers door window, obviously caused by dirt/grit in the window rubber, apart from fitting another window, will anything get the scratches out?

I seem to remember that metal polish will look after light scratches

 

[Bear]

Cerium oxide or as it's better known jewellers rouge is the best stuff to use with either lots of elbow grease or careful use of an orbital buffer.

 

[matty.13]

have heard t-cut can be used on glass scratches

 

[Palfrem]

I'm with Bear. (I used to work for a subsidiary of Pilkingtons - anyone remember Triplex?)

Slowly and gently though.

 

[kth286]

I'm with Bear.

Slowly and gently though.

What might happen/will ?

 

[Bear]

Too much pressure using an orbital buffer can cause depressions to form in the glass.

 

[Haris]

This is probably best tbh, not too expensive either

Windscreen Scratch Repair Kit (S130) - Frost Auto Restoration Techniques

 

[AANDYY]

If you can feel the scratches with your finger nail then forget it, new glass time or just live with it, been there done it http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/bodywork/63346-windscreen-scratches.html?highlight=windscreen

I ended up getting a new screen.

 

[jefrs]

Cerium oxide or as it's better known jewellers rouge is the best stuff to use with either lots of elbow grease or careful use of an orbital buffer.

The only problem with jewellers rouge is that it makes a frightful red mess everywhere and is a pain to wash off. But it will polish gem stones. I think it is available in a couple of different grit grades.