Scratched my windscreen. Need help!

**AhSeng** · 02-11-2006 08:13 PM

It was raining heavily today and the wiper was dislodged (from now on, always check. check. check.) and i only realised what it has done after i could finally stop to inspect the screeching sound. the metal part has left a big curvy scratch!

any suggestions to how/what/where to remove/buff it away?
how much would it costs to replace a new windscreen? and i am located in melbourne. thanks guys!

**Spunkymonkey** · 02-11-2006 08:19 PM

replacing the windscreen is quite expensive...your looking at atleast 200 bucks minimum... but average is usually more than that.

How deep is the scratch?

**AhSeng** · 02-11-2006 08:39 PM

The scratches are fairly surface. Can't feel it with fingers but very visible. I tried buffing with toothpaste & a dish-washing scourer (probably a bad idea) and it made it about 20% better. I'm hoping for a more effective DIY remedy, before I have to resort to professional help!

Anyone know how much a job like that cost at a car detailer?

**Spunkymonkey** · 02-11-2006 08:44 PM

Try this thread mate:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...lass+scratches

**marvo** · 02-11-2006 10:36 PM

Obrien's used to polish up small scratches, but they stopped cos polishing glass actually reduces its thickness and in severe cases can weaken the glass.

if you're really up for it, you could try using something stronger than toothpaste? e.g brasso
or even stronger like cerium oxide.. read about it somewhere, think you can get it at rockhound shops

**Kandy** · 03-11-2006 12:22 AM

Does your insurance give you a free windscreen replacement per year?

If it does, maybe you could 'drive' into a flying rock and get a new one...

**AhSeng** · 03-11-2006 05:54 AM

Thanks for all the info guys, i will get onto it.

**silver_screen** · 03-11-2006 06:17 AM

its not 200+ for a windscreen... gotta know the ppl... most ive paid is 130

**Alpine** · 03-11-2006 01:33 PM

Well not everyone is fortunate enough to "know the ppl"...

**AhSeng** · 03-11-2006 06:11 PM

silver_screen, can you pass that contact to me. i know it may not be $130 for me but maybe much cheaper than others. was your replacement job well done?