You can basically do this for pretty deep scratches with down to 180 grit paper, then 500, so on and so forth til you get to 3000 and then polish with some ceric dioxide mixed 1:1 with water in a spray bottle. If using a die grinder or polisher monitor the temp with a laser thermometer to make sure not to overheat the window with hot spots causing it to crack. Definitely wear respiratory/eye protection if doing all that. I have successfully polished windows with compound made for paint but that was to get water spots off, I'd imagine it would be a good follow up for all this.
I'm going to try it but with water. Wetsanding does a whole lot less damage. At least for me and many others it does. I've already changed the 30 year old dew wipes and looks so shitty (the window). Especially after just painting it satin black! Looking for an easy cheap or free way of doing it. I'll get back and let you know how it turns out for me. Thanks.
Good tip! Any tips for inside the window? Lysol was sprayed over a period of time to disinfect during covid,and it has stained the insides i think,but it could also be what you say,in winding the windows up,and down.
@@sabershadow27 The scratches were coming out, but it was taking quite a while and a lot of effort. I suppose if I spent another 10 minutes on each window, I would see a real difference.
why not just go to a lower grit of sandpaper if spending 10 to 15 minutes is to much time: for you then you can you can do 2 and half minutes with the lower grit and another 2 and half with what your using now as a buffer of sorts
I have very successfully taken an object like a painter's 5 in 1 and carefully run it between the seal and glass to dislodge and get rid of the dirt trapped in there. I'd think the same can be accomplished with stuff like a bondo applicator, credit card, stuff along those lines. If it's old rubber I'd be very gentle to prevent any cracking and if it cracks that easily it needs to be replaced anyway, really. 👍
I would be careful and use a very high grit. 2,500+ and be careful with the tempered glass. It shouldn’t shatter any more than the side glass, but you never know
I used 2000, then 2500, then 3000 grit sand paper…even used some toothpaste and tried baking soda paste…it helped some but still have a bunch of light scratches. I’m guessing it’s not going to be perfect.
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Apply rain x after and apply once every 2 weeks and never have that problem again
Thank you! I was about to start pricing replacement glass for my 2001 Silverado. You saved me a good amount of cash! Thanks again.
You can basically do this for pretty deep scratches with down to 180 grit paper, then 500, so on and so forth til you get to 3000 and then polish with some ceric dioxide mixed 1:1 with water in a spray bottle. If using a die grinder or polisher monitor the temp with a laser thermometer to make sure not to overheat the window with hot spots causing it to crack. Definitely wear respiratory/eye protection if doing all that.
I have successfully polished windows with compound made for paint but that was to get water spots off, I'd imagine it would be a good follow up for all this.
That and some foam glas cleaner really worked! You just saved me a lot of money
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Great ..idea .. low cost during these high priced times..Thank you .
Look forward to trying this, this has been bugging me for the longest time in my work truck.
I'm going to try it but with water. Wetsanding does a whole lot less damage. At least for me and many others it does. I've already changed the 30 year old dew wipes and looks so shitty (the window). Especially after just painting it satin black! Looking for an easy cheap or free way of doing it. I'll get back and let you know how it turns out for me. Thanks.
actually sense wet sanding washes away the chips produced by the sand paper it actually cuts faster
Good tip!
Any tips for inside the window?
Lysol was sprayed over a period of time to disinfect during covid,and it has stained the insides i think,but it could also be what you say,in winding the windows up,and down.
I'm going to try it on my car.Thankyou for the tip.
It can't be THAT easy! I'm gonna try it tomorrow on my '04 Yukon.
How it went?
@@starmember132 I spent about 5 or 10 minutes on each window, and I still need to go back and finish the job.
Update?
@@sabershadow27 The scratches were coming out, but it was taking quite a while and a lot of effort. I suppose if I spent another 10 minutes on each window, I would see a real difference.
why not just go to a lower grit of sandpaper if spending 10 to 15 minutes is to much time: for you then you can you can do 2 and half minutes with the lower grit and another 2 and half with what your using now as a buffer of sorts
Thank you. But how do I clean the grit out to prevent it in the first place?
If you have access to a air compressor, use a blow gun to blow all the dust out
Or get a towel and put your windows all the way down and run the towel between the felt a few times
I have very successfully taken an object like a painter's 5 in 1 and carefully run it between the seal and glass to dislodge and get rid of the dirt trapped in there. I'd think the same can be accomplished with stuff like a bondo applicator, credit card, stuff along those lines.
If it's old rubber I'd be very gentle to prevent any cracking and if it cracks that easily it needs to be replaced anyway, really. 👍
Use swimming glasses, glass dust in eyes is no joke
also a 95 face mask. It ain't no picnic too going into your lungs!
I will surely try on my car
Good job man, thank you
Only with sand paper
Thanks for the tip brother
My driver side has a streak, even after I got a tint 😭 Im hoping its on the outside since the place I got it at said nothing about it?
I have the same problem and it’s annoying because I thought the scratches were on the old tint😭
@@drailgaming1277replace your inner and outer beltline weatherstrip
Same problem 😭
Thanks for the tip , After I will clean the window track to get rid of the dust
Does the sanded glass get into your skin etc
Thanks for the tip. Have you tried that on a front windshield? It should work the same way. I have a front windshield with those type of scratches.
I would be careful and use a very high grit. 2,500+ and be careful with the tempered glass. It shouldn’t shatter any more than the side glass, but you never know
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Okay. Thank you.
I used 2000, then 2500, then 3000 grit sand paper…even used some toothpaste and tried baking soda paste…it helped some but still have a bunch of light scratches. I’m guessing it’s not going to be perfect.
I might try buffing compound at some point, maybe on my spare window
Recommend to wear Respirator imo because sanding the glass can cause silicosis?
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Haven't tried it but think u cuz that line jus drives me insane. Will do it soon though
Did this work for anyone ? I’m going try it will let you guys know
How'd it go? Did it work for you?
Maybe try to buff it with some compound too?
DOHC _ Yes, that would probably be a good idea as well.
What if the window has tint?
Tint is usually on the inside. Don’t go too aggressive and break the glass. Maybe try polishing with compound before sand paper
Is it legit??
Thank you if i could i would send ypu a picture of how bad is mine