Windscreen damage

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Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:05
Windscreen damage - SpudM
Got scuff marks (several shallow marks rather than deep scratches)on windscreen after wiper arm came loose and metal part of arm touched glass while the wiper was sweeping across. Have tried insurance company who recommended replacement and Halfords glass polish which claimed to remove minor scratches (didn't work). Any tips on a cheap method of removing the marks ? For interest, car is Daewoo Nexia 3 door hatch.
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Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:10
Windscreen damage - Peter D
Brasso did it for me. Regards Peter
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Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:35
Windscreen damage - mfarrow
Brasso did it for me.


As my DT teacher called it: "Metal polish for plastics".

Make sure you get rid of all the residue though, I've found when polishing plastics out that it can help create scratches also!
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Wed 9 Feb 2005 18:37
Windscreen damage - Dynamic Dave

A quick forum search reveals:-

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=19994
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=18054
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=10809
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=i&t=769
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=7295

etc, etc.
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Thu 10 Feb 2005 15:13
Windscreen damage - SpudM
Thanks everyone for the advice, have tried metal polish (similar to Brasso) and screen is much improved although deeper marks remain. Reckon I will be able to get by without changing glass. Cheers.
SpudM
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