Removing light scratches from windshield?
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Road Warrior
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Removing light scratches from windshield?
I searched forum, but couldn't find answer. I have a clear HD detachable windshield made of Lexan Polycarbonate. Anyone know if there is a product or way to remove "very fine" light scratches? Thanks
I use the Novus products. Novus 1 is just a cleaner for plastic. Novus 2 is for light scratches and works very well. Novus 3 is for heavy scratches. I have a bottle of 3 but haven't needed to try it yet.
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plus one- I have used these products on a variety of applications and had good results.
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You have a thin coating on that shield. Anything you use will rub thru that coating.
I have never had any luck with any product, removing scratches in the shield.
They are not that expensive to replace, if you buy just the plastic without the hardware.
Clearview makes a heavier version of plastic (that works with your factory hardware) and is buffable (scratches repairable).
best you'll be able to do with your stock shield is "hide" the scratch a little (temporarily).
I have never had any luck with any product, removing scratches in the shield.
They are not that expensive to replace, if you buy just the plastic without the hardware.
Clearview makes a heavier version of plastic (that works with your factory hardware) and is buffable (scratches repairable).
best you'll be able to do with your stock shield is "hide" the scratch a little (temporarily).
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I have used 3M fine scratch remover with excellent results. Noname
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remember the shield also has a really thin protective coating on it and If U use an abrasive cleaner it could remove it, U'll see a difference in it the shield at certain angles looking at it if that happens. Don't ask how I found this out..
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Please (OP), let us know how it worked out for you.
You've heard that you can remove the scratches, and you've heard that you can not remove them.
Please let us know which way it had gone in your case.
Thanks in advance.
You've heard that you can remove the scratches, and you've heard that you can not remove them.
Please let us know which way it had gone in your case.
Thanks in advance.