ravip Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Is there any way to 'polish' the windscreen so that the small scratches, wiper marks etc can be taken out? It is a pain to drive in the night with these, especially when it rains. Edited July 30, 2020 by ravip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsouthdevide Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) New wiper blades, and a good clean using washing up liquid, mixed with lemon juice or vinigar. After rinse, polish with water mixed with fabric conditioner. If you don't see a drastic improvement, then wash again with washing up liquid and water, but then apply RAIN X, or a similar product. Rain will just roll off your windscreen in beads, and you won't need to use your wipers. Edited July 30, 2020 by northsouthdevide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I used to use toothpaste.....quite good at keeping grease off to assist in night driving 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 If you can find some RainX polish it will work wonders on the windscreen and help the water wick off the window as well. I had to order mine from the States and shipped over. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 In the UK we use something called 'jeweller's rouge' to polish out scratches. I assume it is used by jewellers to polish gems. Its an abrasive powder. It works well on small scratches in the glass. If the glass is a few years old with multiple small scratches then its better to replace it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFMills Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 You need an orbital polisher and the right compound. You should find that most detailing shops will do that for you...at a price. I did an old car that we have quite successfully. I borrowed the gear from a friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Polishing kits available at Lazada: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/goft-8pcs-car-windscreen-polishing-kit-practical-auto-car-windows-scratch-remover-glass-polishing-kit-scratch-repair-tool-i674196641-s1307746546.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.39.742424b8JoDjAX&search=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: Polishing kits available at Lazada: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/goft-8pcs-car-windscreen-polishing-kit-practical-auto-car-windows-scratch-remover-glass-polishing-kit-scratch-repair-tool-i674196641-s1307746546.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.39.742424b8JoDjAX&search=1 Very interesting. Has anyone used this product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Fit new wiper blades, use a proper windsceen polish/cleaner from a company such as Autoglym and then apply Rain-X. If that doesn't improve things then a new screen will be needed. You do say "it's a pain to drive at night when it rains". Has the windscreen got tinted film applied on the inside? If so then removing that will immediately improve visibility at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 9:59 AM, ThailandRyan said: If you can find some RainX polish it will work wonders on the windscreen and help the water wick off the window as well. I had to order mine from the States and shipped over. Rain-X is a great product. I use it on my vehicles and also my condo windows - they stay cleaner for much longer as dust is less likely to stick and any rain just washes dirt off. It's a pain to clean the condo windows so doing more than once a year is too often. I buy Rain-X in the UK and bring it with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Rain-X is a great product. I use it on my vehicles and also my condo windows - they stay cleaner for much longer as dust is less likely to stick and any rain just washes dirt off. It's a pain to clean the condo windows so doing more than once a year is too often. I buy Rain-X in the UK and bring it with me. Will it polish out small scratches per the OP's question ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Don Mega said: Will it polish out small scratches per the OP's question ? er..no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: Fit new wiper blades, use a proper windsceen polish/cleaner from a company such as Autoglym and then apply Rain-X. If that doesn't improve things then a new screen will be needed. You do say "it's a pain to drive at night when it rains". Has the windscreen got tinted film applied on the inside? If so then removing that will immediately improve visibility at all times. Thank you. There are some wiper marks, hence my search for a polish. If I could get rid of these scratch marks, I guess the visibility will improve. The night driving issue is (specially when it is raining), the oncoming traffic's lights are sort of diffused/blurry - could be accumulated oily residue from asphalt, bugs, vehicle exhaust, tar etc.? No tint at all. Rain-X is available in Thailand? Failing all, yes, I will go for a new windshield. Edit Yes. Seems Rain-X is avaiable at Lazada https://www.lazada.co.th/products/rain-x-automotive-glass-cleaner-680-ml-i8091879-s10134201.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlistbrand.list.13.1f18ab16rED7gp&search=1 Edited August 2, 2020 by ravip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Use Brasso or Silvo they are both metal polish that will work on glass The only draw back is, it takes a fair bit of time and labour You do small areas at a time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Just now, Grumpy one said: Use Brasso or Silvo they are both metal polish that will work on glass The only draw back is, it takes a fair bit of time and labour You do small areas at a time Would Brasso or Silvo make the windscreen greasy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) On 7/30/2020 at 6:59 PM, ThailandRyan said: If you can find some RainX polish it will work wonders on the windscreen and help the water wick off the window as well. I had to order mine from the States and shipped over. yes I've been using it 'religiously' since 1979. First came from the US under the Unelko brand, as an ofFshoot from the Aerospace industry. It is not actually a Polish per se. A polish has 'build up' - but Rain-X you can put on as much and as often as you wish... It is a synthetic Acetic acid - like mix (so anyone not used to it must be made aware to keep it the heck away from the Duco! My windscreens all heavily pitted and scratched, and as said, Rain-X gets in deep. It is a psuedo Etch-like process - but has a similar effect to that of rubbing a sliced potato over the glass! - the effect is basically a 'water off the ducks back' My sisters windscreen is the worst I have ever encountered - yet Rain-X restored the water beading effects instantly You can easily get 1000km between reApplications... Edited August 2, 2020 by tifino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, tifino said: yes I've been using it 'religiously' since 1979. First came from the US under the Unelko brand, as an ofFshoot from the Aerospace industry. It is not actually a Polish per se. A polish has 'build up' - but Rain-X you can put on as much and as often as you wish... It is a synthetic Acetic acid - like mix (so anyone not used to it must be made aware to keep it the heck away from the Duco! What is Duco ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, Don Mega said: What is Duco ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Practical suggestions: 1. Have a go or better get a professional to polish out the scratches as best as possible. (wiper scratches are caused by the using wipers waaaaaay beyond their best. Wiper blades should be changed annually in the Thai sun, at least bi-annually. 2. Apply Rain-x 3. Quote the oncoming traffic's lights are sort of diffused/blurry This is typical of eyesight degeneration and the possible onset of cataracts. Have you driven other vehicles at night to see if you have the same problem? Get a thorough professional eye test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lancashirelad said: Practical suggestions: 1. Have a go or better get a professional to polish out the scratches as best as possible. (wiper scratches are caused by the using wipers waaaaaay beyond their best. Wiper blades should be changed annually in the Thai sun, at least bi-annually. 2. Apply Rain-x 3. This is typical of eyesight degeneration and the possible onset of cataracts. Have you driven other vehicles at night to see if you have the same problem? Get a thorough professional eye test. Have you driven other vehicles at night to see if you have the same problem? - Some others, yes Get a thorough professional eye test. - Yes. Annually 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 If that is a 'yes', the same issue is experienced when driving other cars, then it is indicative of an eyesight issue. It's a very common thing. (I notice we are the same age to within a few weeks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 13 hours ago, Don Mega said: Will it polish out small scratches per the OP's question ? No but it will make the scratches less of a problem and improve visibility in the wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now