How do u polish/buff scuffs/scratches out of the windshield?

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samiams2

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• Dec 15, 2010

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The stock black windshield gets so stinkin scuffed/scratched up. I tried a standard cheap plastic polish from napa and overall it made the windshield more shiny but it didn't really touch the scuffs/scratches on the windshield or the hood.

What have u guys used to clean the ol' girl up? Techniques or products.

Thx

 

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• Dec 15, 2010

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AC used to have an actual hood and windshield polish that worked pretty well. It was coarse enough to get scratches out and it worked well on helmets too.

 

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Go to a parts store and get a headlight restoration kit. I used the permatex kit but there are a few brands to choose from.

 

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stickers windshields are a consumable anyway

 

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• Dec 15, 2010

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Mothers mag polish with a soft rag will work depending on how deep your scratches are. I've also used malco buffing compound with good results.

 

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I had deep marks left by some kind of heavy duty solvent that got sprayed on it when I bought my sled. I used sandpaper with progressively finer grit up to 2500 and then buffed out using buffing wheel and compound. Really any buffing method and fine cutting compound/polish will make it nice. At least mine does.

I used the same method to renew my headlights as well.

 

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You guys use windshields? :face-icon-small-sho

 

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XFIRE800 said:

You guys use windshields? :face-icon-small-sho

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no kidding, really?

odd.

you know those things weigh like 1/4 lb?????

 

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• Dec 15, 2010

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go try a fine cut cleaner and a buffer it works well

 

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• Dec 16, 2010

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backcountryislife said:

no kidding, really?

odd.

you know those things weigh like 1/4 lb?????

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I just take a dump before I go, that makes up for it....plus a couple.

and it looks pretty.:face-icon-small-win