Glass scratches

[DetailGk]

Had to get a rear passenger side replacement glass for my vehicle. Got it from a junker and it is in great shape except for a long scratch (looks like it hit the track/something in the door because its perfectly straight). Can I use my DA with ULC to reduce it? My fingernail falls in slightly
thanks

[renegadejade]

I really hope someone proves me wrong...but I did try UC on glass with a machine...nothing. I have heard some talk about cerium oxide? I think? PWMD will know the answer for sure...but I don't think you can.

[Evan.J]

Re: Glass scratches

If its scratches then you need to get some Glass polishing pads and glass polish. Car pro makes both.

I have had luck with M105 and water spots but not scratches. If you think about how hard glass is you will need specific pads and polish to remove them.

[russelldetailing]

If it's that deep to feel with a fingernail I would assume there's not a whole lot to do to correct such a defect... interesting to see what others know though!

[Detailing by M]

You can polish the heck out if glass width Cerium Oxide.
I like using a rotary, a DA will sling.
With a big deep scratch you'll might not get all of it leveled but defiantly can make it better.

[DetailGk]

Re: Glass scratches

Thanks. So I'll get some cerium oxide. I have a drill attachment that I used to restore headlights. Can I use this on the glass (I imagine it's the same as a rotary)? What type of pad would I need? It has a Velcro backing to stick sandpaper/pads to. Thanks

[Detailing by M]

Re: Glass scratches

Thanks. So I'll get some cerium oxide. I have a drill attachment that I used to restore headlights. Can I use this on the glass (I imagine it's the same as a rotary)? What type of pad would I need? It has a Velcro backing to stick sandpaper/pads to. Thanks

The drill will work but a rotary is more comfortable to use. You have to polish the glass for a long time
Mine took hours to correct.
Glass is hard. It's not paint.
You also should get a "Glass Polishing Pad i think Lake Country sells them? I can't remember where I got mine, oh AutoGeek has the pads and Car Pro Glass Polish which has CO in it.

[Evan.J]

Re: Glass scratches

The drill will work but a rotary is more comfortable to use. You have to polish the glass for a long time
Mine took hours to correct.
Glass is hard. It's not paint.
You also should get a "Glass Polishing Pad i think Lake Country sells them? I can't remember where I got mine, oh AutoGeek has the pads and Car Pro Glass Polish which has CO in it.

I have send nothing but bad things about the LC glass pads. The Carpro Raylon pads are great.