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Title: glass scratches
Post by: D Squared on 23 May 2017, 12:38

hello, got a few scratches on a couple of the windows on my MK7...recommendations please on how to get rid or minimise them..

Thanks

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2017, 13:38

Quote from: D Squared on 23 May 2017, 12:38

hello, got a few scratches on a couple of the windows on my MK7...recommendations please on how to get rid or minimise them..

Thanks

Guess it depends on the depth of the scratches.  You could have a go with some glass polish.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g4-glass-nano-polish/prod_880.html

Could try polish with a machine polisher which might have some lessening effect on light scratches, but be careful you don't create a 'hollow' in the glass.

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: Watts on 23 May 2017, 14:36

I scratched my hatch window with a bit of grit on a cloth, quite a nasty deep one too. I've left it as is so each time I see it I'm reminded of the importance of being more careful :rolleyes:

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: benfni on 26 May 2017, 21:20

I have a mk2 and all the windows are covered in tiny scratches. I think it used to be a show car and just got cleaned too much, is there any glass polish people could recommend to get rid of these tiny blemishes?

I read somewhere online you can use toothpaste but this had no effect, I also read you can use brasso, but before I start covering the car in loads of different chemicals I thought i'd ask on here first.

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 21:28

Quote from: benfni on 26 May 2017, 21:20

I have a mk2 and all the windows are covered in tiny scratches. I think it used to be a show car and just got cleaned too much, is there any glass polish people could recommend to get rid of these tiny blemishes?

I read somewhere online you can use toothpaste but this had no effect, I also read you can use brasso, but before I start covering the car in loads of different chemicals I thought i'd ask on here first.

If you click on the link that Rebecca kindly posted two posts above you then that should do the trick.

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: dubber36 on 27 May 2017, 07:51

Jewellers rouge is will get fine scratches out and improve quite deep ones.

Title: Re: glass scratches
Post by: benfni on 27 May 2017, 14:10

Thanks I will try these