Is it possible to fix a winshield scratch without repalcing the windshield?
Dear Car Talk | Jun 01, 1998
Dear Tom and Ray:
heavy rain, my windshield wiper blade sort of slipped out of its channel and the
metal arm scratched my windshield. I didn't even notice it until that afternoon,
so I must have driven like that for about 40 minutes. Is there any way to get
rid of the scratch, short of having the windshield replaced? -- Carol
RAY: It depends on how deep the scratch is, Carol. If you can feel a breeze
coming through it, I'd say you're out of luck.
TOM: There is a company called Novus Windshield Repair (and there may be others)
that actually repairs windshields. They use a combination of a clear epoxy and
careful buffing to fix nicks and cracks. I don't know how they do on deep
scratches, but you can give them a try. To find out if they have a shop near
you, call (800) 241-1010.
RAY: And if that doesn't work, Carol, you'll have to "brick it."
heavy rain, my windshield wiper blade sort of slipped out of its channel and the
metal arm scratched my windshield. I didn't even notice it until that afternoon,
so I must have driven like that for about 40 minutes. Is there any way to get
rid of the scratch, short of having the windshield replaced? -- Carol
RAY: It depends on how deep the scratch is, Carol. If you can feel a breeze
coming through it, I'd say you're out of luck.
TOM: There is a company called Novus Windshield Repair (and there may be others)
that actually repairs windshields. They use a combination of a clear epoxy and
careful buffing to fix nicks and cracks. I don't know how they do on deep
scratches, but you can give them a try. To find out if they have a shop near
you, call (800) 241-1010.
RAY: And if that doesn't work, Carol, you'll have to "brick it."
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