When scratches appear on the windows, it is not always necessary to replace the entire window. Scratches are not only unsightly, but also dangerous. They reduce visibility. Reduced visibility combined with a low sun can even be life-threatening. In such cases, polishing the car window can be a good solution, provided there is no further damage and the scratches are superficial. So, if the scratches are superficial, polishing the car window can be an option.
You don't necessarily have to go to a garage to polish your car window. If you have the right products and tools at home, you can easily do it yourself. An advantage of this is that you don't lose your car or truck for a few hours or days. And you don't pay repair costs.
Another benefit is that you don't have to buy an entirely new window, which also saves you money.
You don't necessarily have to go to a garage to polish your car window. If you have the right products and tools at home, you can easily do it yourself. An advantage of this is that you don't lose your car or truck for a few hours or days. And you don't pay repair costs.
Another benefit is that you don't have to buy an entirely new window, which also saves you money.
Can I easily remove scratches from my car window?
Whether you can easily remove scratches from your car window depends on several factors. These factors include knowledge of car window polishing and the quality of the window. Generally, scratches are easier to remove from newer windows than from older ones. The rule here is: the older the glass, the more difficult the scratches are to remove.Polishing a car window requires some knowledge. Without professional tools or experience, we strongly advise against it. If you have experience and the right tools, you can do it yourself. Start by testing on a small section of the window, for example, in a corner. Then proceed with the rest of the window. We also recommend polishing by hand first and not immediately using a polishing machine.
How to polish car windows by hand
There are various polishing materials available for polishing car windows. This can be done with a polishing pad on a drill, but we reiterate our advice to do this by hand. With more experience, a polishing machine can be used, but experience shows that this is less precise.First, clean the car window and then choose the right polishing disc. A complete cleaning of the car window is essential to remove all dirt and dust from the windows. High-quality polishing pads can be found in our shop. After thoroughly cleaning the window, you can start polishing. For this, you can use the Ambition Carpolish from Great-Lion. We recommend using this product only for light scratches.
Then work with smooth, circular motions. Do not polish the same surface for more than 20 seconds at a time. Otherwise, the surface can get too hot, and cracks may form in the window.
Clean the surface occasionally with a microfibre cloth. This allows you to check the results and progress. When you are completely finished, clean the window thoroughly with a microfibre cloth. For this, you can use the microfibre cloths from Vital Elements.
