How to remove fine scratches from windscreen?

155mph · Nov 16th, 2010, 11:06

First frosty morning of winter and my windscreen (Polo not XC60 thankfully) is now smeared with fine scratches.

I am thinking these can be (easily?) removed by polishing?

Any advice? Thanks!

Jack_of_all · Nov 16th, 2010, 11:21

someone just mentioned this in the general forum

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109299

155mph · Nov 16th, 2010, 11:40

TQ. Didn't occur to look there.

scotgc · Nov 16th, 2010, 12:24

One of the posts mentioned scratches being caused by a plastic scraper, I just used one of them this morning!! Did'nt think plastic would scratch glass, anyone ever experienced this?

155mph · Nov 16th, 2010, 13:51

That is exactly what happened to me. Squeegee side as well. First time ever. What rotten luck.

wimorrison · Nov 16th, 2010, 17:32

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Originally Posted by scotgc

One of the posts mentioned scratches being caused by a plastic scraper, I just used one of them this morning!! Did'nt think plastic would scratch glass, anyone ever experienced this?

yep - every car I have owned has ended up with fine marks from the winter ice scrapers

and using the defrost sprays doesn't help as when I drive up the hill the air gets colder and the windscreen freezes again - so it is back to the scraper and fine scratches ...

I have learned to live with them

tommyweaves · Nov 16th, 2010, 20:04

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Originally Posted by scotgc

One of the posts mentioned scratches being caused by a plastic scraper, I just used one of them this morning!! Did'nt think plastic would scratch glass, anyone ever experienced this?

I don't think it's the plastic that does the damage, it's fine bits of dirt on the windscreen or scraper that does the damage when you ferociously drag it across the glass with the scraper.

Vecais · Nov 16th, 2010, 21:24

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Originally Posted by 155mph

Any advice? Thanks!

Check your insurance. Mine allows one windscreen replacement per year, without penalty. (Although I suspect that if I did claim year after year, there would be a penalty payment imposed.)

XC60KEV · Nov 16th, 2010, 21:49

I heard a tip that running a cloth soaked in some vinegar down the wiper blades helped to reduce scratches. Don't know if it would make any difference or not....

Matteus XC60 · Nov 17th, 2010, 14:36

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Originally Posted by XC60KEV

I heard a tip that running a cloth soaked in some vinegar down the wiper blades helped to reduce scratches. Don't know if it would make any difference or not....

...or just sand down the rest of the windscreen until its flush with the previously scratched bits.......

Nov 16th, 2010, 11:06	#1
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	How to remove fine scratches from windscreen? First frosty morning of winter and my windscreen (Polo not XC60 thankfully) is now smeared with fine scratches. I am thinking these can be (easily?) removed by polishing? Any advice? Thanks! __________________ MY10 XC60 2.4D SE Lux Geartronic Savile Grey c/w soft beige leather interior Bluetooth, Dark tinted windows, Family Pack + Park Assist

Nov 16th, 2010, 12:24	#4
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	Plastic scrapers One of the posts mentioned scratches being caused by a plastic scraper, I just used one of them this morning!! Did'nt think plastic would scratch glass, anyone ever experienced this?

Nov 16th, 2010, 21:49	#9
XC60KEV Master Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2011 15:05 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland View Photos By: XC60KEV	I heard a tip that running a cloth soaked in some vinegar down the wiper blades helped to reduce scratches. Don't know if it would make any difference or not.... __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD (205) R-Design Premium, R Design Convenience Pack, Passenger & Cargo Blinds. Continental Cross Contact UHP Tyres with Nokian WRG2's in the tyre hotel.

Nov 16th, 2010, 11:21	#2
Jack_of_all Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 16:52 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Bath	someone just mentioned this in the general forum http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=109299

Nov 16th, 2010, 11:40	#3
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	TQ. Didn't occur to look there.

Nov 16th, 2010, 13:51	#5
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	That is exactly what happened to me. Squeegee side as well. First time ever. What rotten luck.

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