How To Remove Scratches From A Car Windshield

Knowing how to remove scratches from a car windshield can save you tons of money on expensive replacements. Once you learn how to remove scratches from a car windshield you can do the repairs yourself.

To remove scratches from a car windshield, you will need:

• Windshield Cleaner
• Clean Cloths
• Windshield Repair Kit
• Car Windshield

1. Check if the scratch is repairable. The first step is to check if the scratch is even repairable. If the scratch is too deep, the windshield will need to be replaced. To check this, run a finger over the scratch. If the scratch is too deep to be repaired, you will catch a fingernail in it. If it can be repaired it will feel fairly smooth.
2. Purchase a scratch repair kit. Once you have determined that the scratch is repairable, the next step in learning how to remove scratches from a car windshield is purchasing a scratch repair kit. There are various different kits you can get. Ask a local auto shop which one they recommend. 
3. Clean the windshield. Before you use the scratch repair kit, clean the car windshield. Dirt and other debris can interfere with the scratch repair kit, so make sure that you use the cloths and windshield cleaner to get everything off of the windshield. Once the windshield is dry you can move on to the next step. 
4. Use the scratch repair kit. Follow the instructions with the scratch repair kit to fix your windshield. This will involve rubbing a scratch fixing material directly into the scratch on the windshield, spraying it with water, and then drying everything with a cloth. This will need to be repeated at various intervals, depending on the scratch repairing material. Usually this process will need to be repeated around every six months. Once you have done this, you have learned how to remove scratches from a car windshield.