Title: Scratches on your car’s windshield are as bothersome as they are hazardous.
1W I N D S H I E L D
R e p l a c e m e n t O r R e p a i r S e r v i c
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C a l g a r y
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A u t o D e t a i l i n g C a l g a r y
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2F I X S C R A T C H E S F R O M
W I N D S H I E L D
A damaged car windshield can impair the drivers
vision and endanger the passengers safety. As a
result, its crucial to address the problem as
quickly as possible, mainly if the scratches are
minor. Once youve discovered the source of the
scratch and the amount of the damage, you can
decide on the best course of action.
W i n d s h i e l d R e p l a c e m e n t
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3P R E P A R I N G T O F I X S C R A T C H E S
A deep scratch will likely worsen over time,
necessitating a complete automobile windshield
replacement. You can slow the spread of the
scratch at home, but seeking professional help
is the best course of action.
4W I P E R F L U I D S
When it comes to windshield maintenance, wiper
fluid is more crucial than you would
assume. Furthermore, a bottle of high-quality
wiper fluid is pretty inexpensive and having it
stocked in your garage all year wouldnt hurt.
5U S I N G T H E S U I T A B L E C L O T H A
N D C L E A N E R
Scratches on your automobile windshield can also
occur due to poor or insufficient windshield
cleaning. As a result, while wiping down your
windscreen, use a soft microfiber cloth to clean
it correctly and without inflicting more damage.
6P A R K T H E R I G H T W A Y
- youre bound to get some foreign items in your
windshield, such as leaves, debris, and a lot of
dust. This exposure might leave your windshield
with many minor scratches that arent visible to
the human eye. So, to protect your cars
windshield from any damage, park it in an
enclosed place, preferably a garage.
7F I X S M A L L S C R A T C H E S R I G H
T A W A Y
- If you already have some minor scratches on your
car windshield, you should fix them immediately.
Otherwise, you will be dealing with more
prominent and dangerous scratches. It is
recommended to repair it at a reputable car-care
facility.
8M E T H O D S T O D E A L W I T H S C R A T C H
E S
Following are DIY methods to fix minor scratches
and prevent windshield replacement.
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9G L A S S
R E P A I R
K I T k i t o n l i n e
Y o u c a n b u y a g l a s s r e p a i r a u t
o y o u r
o r a t a l o c a l f i x s c r a t c h e s o n
b u t d o n t
I t s a g r e a t w a y t o w i n d s h i e l
d t h a t
p a r t s s t o r e .
a r e n t t o o d e e p
f r a c t u r e t h e g l a s s .
Step 1
Rub the scratch with the rubbing chemical
provided with the kit. Cerium oxide in the
rubbing material chemically reacts with the glass
to seal the scratch and prevent deepening.
Step 2
Allow 30 minutes for the compound to dry.
Step 3
Use a soft cloth to clean the area. 9
10Using Nail Polish
Clear acrylic nail polish is widely available in
stores. However, it should only be used for
minor scratches. Its ideal for minor repairs
because it hardens as it dries.
Step 1
P a i n t a c o a t o f n a i l p a i n t o v e
r t h e s c r a t c h a n d w i p e a w a y a n
y e x c e s s n a i l p a i n t .
Step 2
A l l o w t h e n a i l p o l i s h t o d r y c o
m p l e t e l y .
Step 3
U s e a s o f t c l o t h t o c l e a n t h e a r
e a .
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11Acrylic scratch remover
M i n o r s c r a t c h e s c a n b e e a s i l
y r e m o v e d w i t h a n a c r y l i c s c r
a t c h r e m o v e r f o u n d a t a n y a u t
o m o b i l e p a r t s s t o r e .
S t e p 1 Using a cotton cloth, apply a small
remover.
S t e p 2 For about a minute, rub the scratch
with the cloth.
S t e p 3 Wait 20-30 minutes before using the
remover again.
S t e p 4 Using a soft cloth, wipe the glass
S t e p 5 Buff out any remaining dama with a
gentle buff.
12G L A S S S C R U B
C O M P O U N D r e p a i r t i n y s u r f a c e
g l a s s .
G l a s s s c r u b t h e s e c a n o n t h e c
a r w i n d s h i e l d
s c r a t c h e s
S t e p 1
U s i n g a d a m p m i c r o f i b e r c l o t h
, a p p l y s o m e c o m p o u n d s .
S t e p 2
S t e p 3
S t e p 4
S t e p 5
U s i n g a c i r c u l a r m o t i o n a n d s t
e a d y p r e s s u r e , r u b t h e s c r a t
c h w i t h t h e c l o t h .
S p r a y t h e a r e a w i t h a b i t o f d i s
t i l l e d w a t e r i n b e t w e e n r o t a
t i o n s .
A p p l y t h e s u b s t a n c e i n s m a l l a
m o u n t s o v e r a n d o v e r a g a i n .
R e p e a t t h e p r o c e d u r e s e v e r a l
t i m e s a d a y u n t i l t h e s c r a t c h
i s n o l o n g e r v i s i b l e .
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13P R O F E S S I O N A L H E L P
i n t h e e v e n t o f a c o m p l e t e
T h e w i n d s h i e l d c a n n o t b e r e p a
i r e d d e e p c r a c k , a n d y o u s h o u
l d h a v e a w i n d s h i e l d r e p l a c e
m e n t .
S t e p 1
R e m o v e t h e t r i m , t h e b l a c k b i t
s t h a t h o l d y o u r w i n d s h i e l d i
n p l a c e .
S t e p 2
L a r g e s u c t i o n c u p s a r e u s e d t o
l i f t t h e w i n d s h i e l d a w a y .
S t e p 3
T h e p i n c h w e l d i s c l e a n s e d o f o
l d u r e t h a n e , d e b r i s , a n d d u s
t , a n d n e w u r e t h a n e i s a p p l i e d
t o t h e e d g e s .
T h e r e p l a c e m e n t w i n d s h i e l d i
s s u c t i o n - c u p p e d i n t o t h e c a
r , h e l d i n p l a c e f o r a w h i l e , a n
d t h e n a l l o w e d t o d r y .
S t e p 4
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