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Topic: Windshield Polishing

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Windshield Polishing

Posted: 4/21/11 2:27pm Message 1 of 5
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The Rook
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Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......

Im curious has anyone ever tried this and what were the results???

Thinking of trying it to remove 31 years of wear on the glass....


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Windshield Polishing

Posted: 4/21/11 5:05pm Message 2 of 5
spielman5
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ANCHORAGE, AK - USA
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup

I was going to do it to my 1976 windshield , I called a glass company first to see the needed tools and compounds to use for the best application. The glass man said that it would not come out clear, because you can not polish it evenly and you would notice it from the inside out. It made sense, so mine is original until I replace it..My 2cents..Terry






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Windshield Polishing

Posted: 4/21/11 6:03pm Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): 1973 Stingray
Sorry to say that I had the same desires for another restoration project and it did not work out to be any better than it was before trying to polish it out. In fact the sun glare became even worse.



Windshield Polishing

Posted: 4/21/11 6:24pm Message 4 of 5
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yostusota
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
To polish a windshield yourself is very difficult..the hardest thing is getting it even..just a little difference can be seen when the sun hits it..not fun..I use a new razor blade with some windex and scrape off all the grime and bug goo off..spray on some rain x on there and it shines up as good as it will get..

Rich



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Windshield Polishing

Posted: 4/21/11 7:36pm Message 5 of 5
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DaveM
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
You can't polish out all the tiny chips and cracks, it's glass and you aren't going to remove any material to get it clear. Best thing is to replace it. I replaced mine, man what a difference!
Dave



 

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