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Originally Posted by redbird1
Actually, the scratch is a very small,very thin one on the driver's side window.
Really isn't that noticable, except to me.
I can't feel it when I go across it with my fingernail.
I would like to polish it out.
Would a polishing compound work,or would rubbing compound be better?
The one thing I am concerned about is will rubbing it out do anything to the factory tint on the window?
Bob.
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The compound used for polishing glass is a powder called Cerium Oxide. I am not aware of any place to get it other than glass suppliers or shops. However you may be able to find something in the form of a consumer friendly product on-line. Bear in mind that any scratch generally has to be buffed using a high speed polishing tool, for it to be removed in a reasonable amount of time. I can't say that I have ever heard of anyone polishing out a scratch, in a windshield, by hand. Also,
do not attempt to polish glass with auto body rubbing or polishing compounds--you will probably end up scratching the windshield more, by using these. Stick to the products made for glass specifically.
Polishing the glass should have no bearing on the factory tint, since it is actually tinted in the middle, laminate layer of the windshield. You will be polishing on the outside glass surface.
You might benefit from having a glass shop look at it. Perhaps they could polish it for you, for a reasonable amount of money, and give you the best results.
Brian