Windscreen Scratches

[Jodi]

Hii Everyone

I have two quite heavy/deep scratches in my windscreen from the wiper blades.. They're not in my view but are quite annoying

I bought Halford's 'Intensive Glass Cutter' and used it today to ease off the scratches.. It didn't work, if anything it made it worse

Has anyone else had this problem?
If so, did you replace the windscreen?
Or did you manage to ease the scratches without replacing the windscreen?

I can't afford a new windscreen so I would really appreciate any ideas to ease the scratches

Thank you in advance

 

[Brin]

Hii Everyone

I have two quite heavy/deep scratches in my windscreen from the wiper blades.. They're not in my view but are quite annoying

I bought Halford's 'Intensive Glass Cutter' and used it today to ease off the scratches.. It didn't work, if anything it made it worse

Has anyone else had this problem?
If so, did you replace the windscreen?
Or did you manage to ease the scratches without replacing the windscreen?

I can't afford a new windscreen so I would really appreciate any ideas to ease the scratches

Thank you in advance

Hi,

Try one of them glass repair professionals itll be cheaper than replacing the windscreen and some times you insurance will cover the costs.

I cant remember what ther called but the advert comes on tv when the guy pulls up in his van fixes chips in the windscreen, i think he called gavin from autoglass lol

Ah thats it its autoglass repair or summat along those lines see if they can get scratches out they do chips so i dnt see why not.

http://www.autoglass.co.uk/

Hope this helps

 

[missey]

Hi Jodi, Welcome to the forum, please stick to just one thread (this one will do ), this is the correct place to find answers to you questions

 

[Jodi]

Oh right I'm still getting used to how to use this thing and where to post things lol!

Yeah I tried Autoglass, Gavin's mate steve filled in a chip for me haha

They said they can't do anything about the scratches though

Thank you

 

[Reuuk]

Mehh Jodi I have the same problem luckily there not too bad for me,

It does not completely remove them or solve them in anyway, I cannot see them as much if i use window polish or house window cleaner .. on the outside of the windscreen.

Don't know why haha. Like Brin said.. Wonderful Autoglass would probably be able to sort you a 'non' scratched windscreen for around £80..

 

[Brin]

Mehh Jodi I have the same problem luckily there not too bad for me,

It does not completely remove them or solve them in anyway, I cannot see them as much if i use window polish or house window cleaner .. on the outside of the windscreen.

Don't know why haha. Like Brin said.. Wonderful Autoglass would probably be able to sort you a 'non' scratched windscreen for around £80..

If autoglass wont do it and you dont wanna pay for a new windscreen then thro a brick at your windscreen and get insurance claim just make sure you have low excess to pay say some kids bricked it one night lol

 

[imapctuk]

Personally i wouldn't get the screen replaced, it can cause a LOT of problems if not done correctly.
If you have some spare time on your hands and are very careful you could try:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail....atID=20&subCatID=&FrostCat=Glass&FrostSubcat=

Or, if you're that bothered about it and want a man in an orange safety jacket to come do it for you, try:
http://www.glasspolish.eu/
Not sure on prices, but i know that they do car windscreens

 

[Reuuk]

If autoglass wont do it and you dont wanna pay for a new windscreen then thro a brick at your windscreen and get insurance claim just make sure you have low excess to pay say some kids bricked it one night lol

use your head brin lol.. next years quote will be through the roof!

 

[Jodi]

Thanks for all your help and ideas.. I've already had Autoglass out to repair a chip which was free on insurance but my windscreen replacement excess is about £150 so wouldn't be worth doing lol

I think I'll go for the repair thing that imapctuk suggested (depending on how much it is)

Thanks everyone

 

[Brin]

Thanks for all your help and ideas.. I've already had Autoglass out to repair a chip which was free on insurance but my windscreen replacement excess is about £150 so wouldn't be worth doing lol

I think I'll go for the repair thing that imapctuk suggested (depending on how much it is)

Thanks everyone

Dont you fail MOT with deep heavy scratches on windscreen???

Your lucky my excess is £250 and its £1700 a year to insure on a 1.2l 8v

And i cant really legally claim on my insurance for unmentionable reasons lol ( i am insured before anyone starts fully comp)

 

[bensyellowhgt]

you dont need to throw a brick at your windscreen to get it replaced thats whys theres a windscreen excess on your insurance, if you wont your windscreen changed you just ring up your insurance.the scratches probley wont go away with a bit of polish,i would just leave it untill your m.o.t is due as it will fail.

 

[mcjacko1987]

try scrap yard. get one on cheep. then get someone to fit it

 

[Jodi]

It has recntly had MOT and not failed, just warned... like I said, they're not in my view

Thanks for all the help guys