# Removal of scratches on windshield **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [October 21, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426 "2020-10-21T12:19:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/1 "2020-10-21T12:19:23Z")
Someone cleaned the bugs off my windshield with a bug sponge. The sponge was abrasive enough to leave long thin scratches everywhere.Is there a way to remove them or should I replace the windshield.Its bad enough that on sunny days I can barely see anything. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/2 "2020-10-21T12:27:16Z")
All depending upon the severity you might try using some fine pumice; or volcanic rock. I think you can even get this at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/3 "2020-10-21T13:49:57Z")
There is such a thing as glass polish. It is tedious work, though. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/4 "2020-10-21T14:01:11Z")
Polishing is definitely an option but be prepared to have wavy distortion as a result because it is difficult to get a smooth finish using relatively small surface area pressure consistently applied across the large viewing area. You’ll invest a lot of time trying and if you have glass coverage, might not be worth it. The glass guys can support your position it is dangerous in its current state to get the ins to cover it. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/5 "2020-10-21T14:20:22Z")
I’d call around to glass shops to see if they can help. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/6 "2020-10-22T02:43:37Z")
The best tool for fixing a scratched windshield is a rock. ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/7 "2020-10-22T03:29:11Z")
The stuff I used (unsuccessfully) filled in the hole with a transparent goop of the same refractive index. You can try it. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/8 "2020-10-22T05:16:30Z")
> [@oldtimer-11](#): > > The best tool for fixing a scratched windshield is a rock. After some years, I have had windshields get sandblasted so it’s hard to see in the sun. I’ve never had a problem with insurance replacing them as long as I said it was getting hard to see. A rock was never necessary. I do remember though Eastwood had a glass polishing kit for an angle grinder. Not cheap and a lot of work so a lot easier to replace. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/9 "2020-10-22T11:26:28Z")
Thanks! I will get a new windshield.My insurance company agreed to replace it for a $50 deductable. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/10 "2020-10-22T14:50:26Z")
Good deal! ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/11 "2020-10-23T02:44:17Z")
All of my truck driving was in other peoples trucks. Most trucking companies refuse to replace a windshield unless it is cracked, no matter how sandblasted or scratched it is, nio matter how many drivers write ir up. Hence the rock. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426/12 "2020-10-23T02:49:11Z")
> [@oldtimer-11](#): > > Hence the rock. In life ya do watcha gotta do.