How To Remove Etching, Scratches, Imperfections From Windscreens/Glass!

[@johnw1178]

Brian, what a great video. I’ve had me vehicle that I purchased pre-owned and it had some really bad etching. Needless to say I’ve tried a number of different methods to get the windows clean. I purchased the pads and Meguiars. I went slow and took my time with 2-3 applications. Wow, what a difference it made. Love the channel and the content you put forth. Thank you 🙏

[@apexdetail85]

For our neighbors to the north...To get your hands on the Marolex Sprayers and Foamers....Westward Parts, Canada. westwardparts.com 1.888.937.7278. For those of us here in the States...hang tight. I will provide a link when dist is stocked and loaded. Stay Tuned!

[@danmorrissette4814]

Thanks for the Link !! Question; why go perpendicular , helps the "Blending"?? Learn so much in such little amount of time!!:-)

[@danmorrissette4814]

westwardparts.com/public/downloads/new-products/Marolex_NewProducts_Aug2018-Public.pdf#page=1&zoom=FitV

[@danmorrissette4814]

had hard time finding it! [remove if not allowed] the sprayers are in the "New Products" area.

[@GDavis49]

Brian, I thought you were talking about Buffalo.

[@danmorrissette4814]

@@GDavis49 loll, Canada

[@rondail5675]

Brian, I would bet you can't believe how some people neglect their expensive vehicles. I had to get after my daughter for not changing her wiper-blades. Myself, a new clean windshield is so enjoyable.

[@apexdetail85]

Any spot or scrape is a huge distraction for me.

[@Larren54]

Dirty Windshied and dirty glasses.... at night... HEADACHES

[@FerrariLamborghini24]

@@apexdetail85 what cutting compound did u use for getting rid of the scratches

[@theuncanspan]

I have the same wiper marks. Man! You restored the windshield to factory settings, you're an artist.

[@MrBundy15]

As a new detailer I love your videos. They way you explain everything is perfect. Thank you 👌🏾

[@visi5649]

Check out a detailing channel called ‘V-Project UK’ - small channel but amazing content - should be MUCH bigger than they are!

[@eddiel7033]

Best detailing content on the interwebs hands down! You sir, are a true artisan and craftsman. Thanks for sharing some of your expertise.

[@GDavis49]

Eddie L The Unknown Detailer

[@apexdetail85]

I do appreciate the kind words. Glad the vids help a bit.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Great video! I recently polished glass with a Rayon disc a few weeks ago. I had never done it with a specialty disc before I always did it with cutting pads. The disc makes a big difference IMO.

[@johnadona3014]

I think i scratched my glass with one of those harder pads. Do you think i can remove these light scratches that i cant feel with my finger nail with a soft felt pad?

[@domo_hudson]

Came out really good. It is something I feel is better in the hands of a professional than your average joe.

[@bigmac8299]

That looked real deep glad you was able to get it corrected

[@epap1375]

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[@sugarrfree]

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[@Choctawhatchee_Trash]

Apex detail and forensic detail are the two best KZbin detailers. Change my mind

[@apexdetail85]

Jon is awesome! Cheers!

[@TheCardPlayer]

uuuh AMMO NYC? Mind changed.

[@X-i-l-e-n-t]

You have made me have enough confidence to take it to someone else, because I have no patience 😂

[@vetteboy1024]

After watching this I bought the Meguiar’s water spot remover. I hadn’t used it until I took delivery of my 2019 Regal TourX. I told the dealer not to do any prep since I would take care of it and would be doing a new car prep and protection anyway. After removing numerous scratches and wet sanding/ and poor polishing marks, I went to work on the windshield with all the water spots and transport covering residue. This stuff worked amazing! Perfectly smooth and clear glass, topped off with Aquapel. I know this video is older, but that k you so much for the tips in this. I can see clearly now the spots are gone.

[@jorgesalinas6697]

Sir, you are what makes KZbin great! THANK YOU so much for sharing all that super valuable info with all the DIY'ers out there. Keep up the excellent work!

[@japs9132]

Never knew that otc meguiars can deal with this kind of problem. Very great and infromative video!

[@jgrant7412]

Most shops use their products.

[@MyGuyKirby]

Nice approach to polishing out wiper marks. Good tip on heat on the glass. I have seen that impact melt Down backing pads with some dedicated glass polish.

[@apexdetail85]

Especially on windshields...distortion can develope quickly with intense heat in one spot.

[@mehrdadsabi]

You should record it with magnifier and bright lamp again after completion to see the real difference. The comparison should be based on equality, not showing scratch with special tools and then just showing it from a distance with normal video.

[@paulhughes3961]

You must be in Canada because I have never heard anyone call a windshield a windscreen except people in England. But I got to say that was best demo I have seen. I think I could do it.

[@ryanv9297]

Great video. How much would you charge a customer for those services?

[@miket5506]

I did a clay bar followed by a coarse metal polish followed by a fine metal polish. It didn’t come out nearly as nicely as yours did in the video but at least I’m not getting glare from the imperfections anymore. I’ll have to try this out! With my luck, I’ll get it perfect and then a rock will fall off a dump truck and crack it 😅

[@d-one-and-only]

I would like to know if light pitting can go with this method. By pitting i mean road rash. Very small spots. Annoying in the sun but they are roughly the depth of a wiper scratch

[@mikemazanet7838]

Another great video, jammed packed with excellent information.

[@markcrofford9867]

0:49 😊

[@h99aajh]

I’ve removed scratches to an acceptable level using ceraglass, misting water, a rayon pad, and a 3 inch da polisher with an 8mm throw. However I don’t know how to remove the haze I’ve created. Any tips for which combo I should use? I have access to lots of polishes and pads.

[@jpontiac4294]

Looks great....suggest at end of videos to show before and finished product. This will showcase your ability at a higher level.... Great job

[@NickKautz]

RIP to anyone listening peacefully at the very end.

[@leightonemerson4334]

you prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

[@GottaWannaDance]

Thanx! What mic / sound setup are you using? Your voice is clear and easy to understand.

[@masterspin7796]

Good video Brian...I like doing the windows on my polish jobs it makes the car pop...Doing the insides frustrates me...

[@254JROCK]

More smart advice great 👍🏻 to knw a true pro who can give honest answers on all Detailing jobs

[@ecarnomics]

Thanks for the video. I tried to buff out some scratches ( light swirls) with ceriglass and a sonax foam pad with a da but no success at all. I gave it 5-7 passes then again another 3-4 and I ve been hitting the glass for around 30 mins with no success. Also applied a lot of pressure but again nothing . Any suggestions? I didn’t let the glass heat at all and used water all along combined with ceriglass. It is very annoying when driving at night

[@rodrig0pinto]

This is the main reason i removed my wipers and clean my car windshield manually.

[@morganneff1278]

You guys are about 20 minutes from me and I have this exact issue. Would love to make an appointment with you guys

[@sylvainmarier4818]

Big thanks for that video Brian, I have to polish the windshield of my two cars...this video is right in time !

[@apexdetail85]

Be patient with it...they can be very stubborn and fight you all the way. Keep the temps down. You will be fine.

[@sylvainmarier4818]

Apex Detail I will for sure, I don’t want to mess up.

[@sheikabdullah7667]

Hi Mr. Brain, nice video. I have a query. I polished and removed the scratch successfully. But after some time in sunlight, I see the buffed area clean and other area with mild haze. Just like new paint and old paint How to clean whole windshield and match all? Pls advise

[@_shogun_gaming_]

What if you just wanna do a deep clean with minor scratches (washing, claying and light razorblade if needed) and only have "normal" compound and polish things (I have megs 105-205 and solo m8632) and just regular foam pads with a da polisher.. What would you recommend? I do have the mf pads from megs as well

[@louf7178]

Nice result. I used cerium oxide with a polishing wheel for general clean up. It is not a fun job.

[@Jmanmadness23]

Did you have success? Did it leave any hazing?

[@Jmanmadness23]

Did you have success? Did it leave any hazing?

[@louf7178]

@@Jmanmadness23 No hazing. Nothing was bad, but it didn't clean up as strongly as I was hoping; that's probably why there was no hazing, lol.

[@angelseliteautodetailing]

That maxshine 3 inch rotary is a game changer I own one myself.

[@socks2441]

do you need the "semi permanent coating" to protect it, or will it be ok without it? how bad would it be to not d o that, will it get micriscratches again failry quickly or sun damage, water damage etc? what does the "semi permanent coating" do? (sorry i have no idea how all this works)

[@tiberius1837]

You have NO idea how hard it is to get someone to buff out windshield scratches. None of the detailers or autoglass repair places around me will do it.

[@chesterkidjo9634]

TRUEE ALSO IN SURINAME

[@julianmanjarres1998]

Seriously. So worthless

[@bloodyharprecords4910]

Sameeeee

[@visi5649]

Would be nice to see an exact list of all the products you use in this video 👍🏽

[@marct7905]

Yeah that's pretty standard to have Amazon links.

[@Thenevisian]

I've been watching soooo many videos on how to do this to educate myself. My ENTIRE windshield needs to be done. And entire rear back glass. I'm so nervous lol

[@e.b.6766]

Holy crap... didn’t think it was possible. Need to try this.

[@mynsxt6]

I have found that mother mag and aluminum polish will work with this as well.

[@apexdetail85]

Hmmh...will give that a shot.

[@doyen86]

Oh really???

[@hunnidisblack9337]

thank you for all your informative videos !

[@tkers7021]

You need a link for a 5" Polisher. I have a 6" Craftsman circular sander/polisher but the pads have a hole in the middle to hold on. These pads, are what, stick on? Can a use an attachment for a drill? Best video on this I watched. My stupid wiper marks aren't too bad to try this. Thanks.

[@MrDemonchild71]

I only have one scratch on my windscreen. The wiper blade slipped off and the claw that holds it swept across the glass about 5 times before I realised. I think I'm going to need something stronger like a brick to fix it

[@stephenlouden480]

great job what's your price for that vs the cost of a new windshield

[@Imwright720]

I have some scratches on my glass I need to polish out. I have some optical grade polish but not the desire. I’d rather watch you do it.

[@gregm.846]

What was the power tool you were using? What brought me here is I have some scratches on a scanner image sensor head I need to remove. The glass surface is only 9" long and 1" wide but the replacement is $300. This is worth a shot....Thanks, good job on that.

[@1notgilty]

Thanks for the video and this great information. I wish you were in my area because I have a couple of windshields that need your magic.

[@ronieramli8406]

Hi. Need some advice.. Ive cut n polish glass on my door.. But the light swirls is there.. What step do u usually do for light swirls..

[@tonygSDWR]

Brian, I own a windshield repair company and occasionally refer customers for replacement for scratches, like the one seen here. Approximately how much improvement was restored by your polishing methods?

[@Hiteshdattani1990]

Hello great video as always, so my windshield is heated would like to know if this process effects that?

[@PeteyMcSavage]

I actually messed my glass up once I used the carpro pad and at some point it must of had a speck of dirt on it left mini circles the size of nickel on my windshield now I’m afraid to do glass since

[@apexdetail85]

Blow out the pad with forced air frequently.

[@は私です彼の名前]

How long does something like that last? And what type of wiper blades would you recommend after this type of repair? Many thanks!

[@detailersgarage]

Amazing information and video as always. Great work, thank you Sir.

[@35057]

I love the glass latency idea. I’m a small mobile detailer here and it would be another great service to offer. But my project car I picked up, the windshield is just gunk and not smooth even after ceriGlass polishing, and additional polishing. I think it could benefit from a real pro treatment. Submitting a glassparency application isn’t agreeing to payment of a kit is it? I just want to see how much it would run for the basic kit. Again, I’m just a small detailer that offers mobile services for interior but I could expand a little to this.

[@alexisschecter6554]

Thank you for the video. It looks awesome!

[@vladimirvojtaml]

Wish we had a guy around in our area to do this for me because I do not have a garage and tools.

[@ahmedproservices6574]

My car's windows had a problem with sand getting stuck on them. The dealership polished the glass to clean it, but now I can clearly see fine, hairline scratches, especially in daylight or direct light in the evening. Will this method resolve the issue, or is there no solution for these cases?

[@DanielEdwards-r2c]

what would be the best method to remove like bits thats been stuck on for years my car been sat for 9-10 years and lots of spots all over from being standing

[@ToriL97]

I think I might try this. My t-tops have so many minor scratches and I'd rather not replace them. I wonder if this would be able to help them look a lot better.

[@citizenpark2782]

I have an 08 4runner with hundreds of small windshield pits. What should I do? Window replacement or resurface? Thanks.

[@jeffl1484]

Great video, would this make a difference on application for a lightly tinted front windshield?

[@scottmagyar]

great video, was wondering what's your buffer speed set too when polishing windshield, thanks

[@ronaldcampa8502]

Thank you for the great videos!!! I learn a lot every time!!

[@salikkhalid5455]

Other detailing videos i watch at 480p. Brian videos 1080p

[@watchthesefools]

Scratches look better at 480p for some reason

[@aaroncasillas1604]

shouldn't the wipers be up so you can get the bottom too?

[@keithgraham9547]

Total novice a out pomishing glass here. I bought a used Mercedes E350c which is in great shape and low miles, but in sunlight there are a lot of little "sparkles" in the windshield. I have a small, handheld, battery operated "sonic" polisher I used to polish light swirls on a red Firebird. With the Maguire product here and the right pads, would that be likely to remove any superficial damage without running the risk of damaging the windshield?

[@drewdabin3970]

Window cleaner i belive is ardex miricle i matched it up from the checkered can

[@bonkai8017]

Hi Brian do you think this technique would work on Car Wash Windows that are lightly scratched, and chemically etched?

[@meanf1502]

Brain can I use rubbing compound by hand to right

[@pewwbz9647]

I scratched my windshield and I can't feel it with my finger nail. Would this still work?

[@Bart-Did-it]

He ignored you lol

[@jamers99]

Is there any reason I should't use my "Orbital" polisher to do this? I only have an Orbital polisher.

[@jamesbiedlar590]

Great video...as usual.

[@timkudryavtsev4133]

Great video. Thanks. Could you please advise on what is the best way to remove mini scratches and swirls from a windshield.

[@johnsullivan7599]

HI BRIAN HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION MY WINDOWS ON MY LEXUS R NOT DAMAGED I JUST WANT TO GIVE THEM A REAL GOOD CLEANING I HAVE WINDOW CLEANING PADS AND A FEW BUFFERS WHAT SHOULD I USE SHOULD I USE A WINDOW POLISH LIKE IN THE VIDEO OR IS THAT TO EXTREAM PLEASE LET ME KNOW CHERRS!!!

[@theshawnz]

LOL the air freshener @5:57

[@2010stoof]

First time you used the polisher was that a black finishing pad and glass cleaner?

[@PoppysGuitar]

Which pad are you using initially with the waterspot remover? Wool?

[@socks2441]

if you dont have a rotary polisher will a heavy duty orbital polisher still do the trick? just with more patience (take longer)? or will it not work...

[@row0111]

Hey, I was wondering if you had any advice, I used a product called Gyeon water spot remover and its left horrible stains on my windshield glass... is it ruined??

[@sauceymeatwad2856]

Love your vids and your expertise

[@benjaminubayyed1865]

So if you have a ton of vertical stcratches from rolling your windows up and down--this will get that out?

[@brianu33]

My wipers made same scratches. Of course right in the line of sight. I don’t have all these tools. Can you give me advice best way to handle the scratches

[@dfrmotorsports4591]

Is it possible to diy this to remove surface scratches from a snow removal brush?

[@jsks76905]

If we use foam pads, can the foam pads be used for paint down the road or should the pads only be used for glass going forward?

[@adrianmartinez7442]

Hi, May i ask for an advice regarding my windshield. please.. first, i used a RainX(hydrophobic solution for rain) then my uncle used a Acid rain solution 5 days after i put on a RainX solution. then my windshield is not a good as it looks and not clear anymore. it has a haze and glare and degree when you are inside the car looking outside. can you suggest what should I do to removed it. please? Thank you and more power.

[@armadillotoe]

My windshield has micro pitting which is only noticeable when driving into the sun. Would this take care of that?

[@8bitsamurai6]

How much does something like this typically cost. Usually do things my shield most is possible but not worked to much with glass. I have a windshield that looks like someone buffed over it and has left some faint swirls in places. I dont think they are very deep. Not very noticeable until at night is kinda of a pain in certain lights. Not insane but annoying for sure.

[@htxtruck]

Great video Brian!

[@JamboneMan]

I have a glass spot issue with the glass on my boat that I have not been able to correct yet. I believe the spots were left from using hard water during routine cleaning. I have tried two different glass polish products, including the 3M Professional Glass Polish but have had no positive result. I thought the 3M product would have cut the glass a bit but no. I am using glass polishing pads and applying by hand. The space behind the glass is limited, may not be able to get rotary machine behind the glass. The spot deposits are on both sides of the tempered glass. I'm guessing my next options is to wet sand, if so what grit should I start with?

[@THE16THPHANTOM]

no detailer around me to do this in one weekend. they are all booked either the whole year, or dont work in weekend or need more than 2 days(maybe inexperienced?). so gonna have to get my hands dirty, probably/most likely make it worse. but go no replacement so DIY it is.

[@deepvibez]

What would you call this kind of service, when requesting it to be done by a professional?

[@BigBear--]

I feel like any scratch on a windshield I can feel with my nail, so I'm not really sure that's the test to see whether it can be polished out or not.

[@hansschweikert9153]

What's the first pad you start with? Foam? You show three pads. What's the progression?

[@101495J]

Will this process work with deeper scratch’s in the windshield the kind of scratch you feel rubbing over the surface. Thank you

[@southbayclearvue]

This process will not work on that sort of damage. For a scratch you can feel, contrary to his statements in the video, they can be repaired. The process is just a little different. To remove deeper scratches that you can feel, you’ll need to sand/grind the glass to the bottom of the scratch. Feathering out the glass in all directions. Then polish the glass back to transparent, but not with rubbing compounds and such that are used for paint. Instead use Cerium oxide mixed with water and use it on a felt pad such as a Festool felt pad. I do not recommend trying to tackle such a repair if you have never done any sort of clear coat scratch repair such as on the paint of a car. He was accurate in his statement that you need to be careful of heat when doing all of this. Too much heat, over 150-180, you will likely warp or distort the glass. Or worse, break the glass. 😮 Long story short… scratched glass can be repaired. The severity of the scratch will change the approach and products used. Hope this helps.

[@davidstone7887]

dude.....i just found this channel. I have a crew cab pickup truck that I bought used. all 4 passenger windows and rear window have these super fine scratches all over them, like someone used fine steel wool to clean windows. would u think this would work on my truck???

[@mickc4633]

Good stuff. I was wondering why you did not remove the wiper blades. I’m no professional detailer but I do run a bath for over my windows and I wax them i’ve been doing it for years. Boy this car treatment is sure passed me by. Thanks enjoy your show

[@apexdetail85]

I would have love to....but the hood latch was not in service.

[@saurabhsingh-fq1eu]

I work for a window company and come across scratch during transport or while installation and storage and endup replacing the glass which is too costly Can we remove scratch from tinted and prolytic coted saint gobain glass using rotor pads and these chemicals????

[@rrarms3159]

Why dont you lift the wipers to work on entire glass area?

[@juansandoval1707]

Can you provide a video on how to do a tear down on the torq 10fx thanks! Having hard time getting into it. Need to change the grease. Thanks

[@apexdetail85]

I will push it towards the front of the list...the 3401 is next.

[@juansandoval1707]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@Greg_P611]

Brian should I run an interface pad with the rayon pad?