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Old 01-05-2005, 12:45 PM
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I've got a scratch on my SUV's windshield. It seems it is related to a bad windshield wiper arm that made contact with the glass. Any idea on how to get rid of this?

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Old 01-05-2005, 04:06 PM
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Thats too bad, I have the same problem with my honda accord due to old wiper blades. I went to a auto glass shop and they told me that it will cost me more for the labor buffing it than replacing it with a brand new windsheild. Due to my frustrations, i ended up trading the car.
You can check with your local auto glass store. Good luck..
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yup, glass can be buffed out- but it is such a difficult process (to get it back to clear) that it becomes more expensive than replacement usually.
it does depend on how deep the scratch is. i have buffed out lotsa very small scratches (more like swirl marks in glass- i used glass polishes with a porter cable for those), but have not had any luck with deeper ones.
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What state do you live in? I live in Florida and we get 2 free windshields a year I think if you have full coverage. I have some tiny marks on my windshield, I'm getting me a new one. ;o)
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Originally Posted by pinoydarv,Jan 6 2005, 11:56 AM
What state do you live in? I live in Florida and we get 2 free windshields a year I think if you have full coverage. I have some tiny marks on my windshield, I'm getting me a new one. ;o)
what kind of ins is that >????
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It is all ins companies in FL that do this, it's a law here. Very nice and you do not have to pay a decuctible for it either. Good luck man,
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Originally Posted by pinoydarv,Jan 6 2005, 01:56 PM
What state do you live in? I live in Florida and we get 2 free windshields a year I think if you have full coverage. I have some tiny marks on my windshield, I'm getting me a new one. ;o)
You need to call your insurance company and get a clarification on that one!!!!!!! Don't think any insurance company gives away auto glass.

I happen to be in the industry and have been for over two decades.
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well i do know that fl is a no fault state.
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Originally Posted by Rino' date='Feb 4 2005, 06:05 PM
well i do know that fl is a no fault state.
Doesn't mean anything when it comes to auto glass. No fault only applies to accidents.
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