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Title: Scratches on Convertible Door Glass
Post by: GTEDH on February 02, 2014, 11:30:37 PM

Hello, first time posting. I have a 1967 K-code convertible that has grinding and buffing scratches on the door glass. Does anyone know of a good solution to removing these scratches? Eastwood has a kit, but does it really work? I could always replace the glass, but given they are original, I would prefer to repair over replace. THX Tim

Title: Re: Scratches on Convertible Door Glass
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 03, 2014, 12:25:08 AM

Quote from: GTEDH on February 02, 2014, 11:30:37 PM

Hello, first time posting. I have a 1967 K-code convertible that has grinding and buffing scratches on the door glass. Does anyone know of a good solution to removing these scratches? Eastwood has a kit, but does it really work? I could always replace the glass, but given they are original, I would prefer to repair over replace. THX Tim

Tim, this is probably not what you want to hear but if your fingernail can catch it the scratch is most likely too deep to polish out completely. you may be able to make it look better but I don't think you will be able to make it disappear. This has come up before and many have tried. I would get some different glass rather then wasting your time trying to save what you have . That is if you want it to disappear.  Just my opinion from past similar experience.

Title: Re: Scratches on Convertible Door Glass
Post by: ruppstang on February 03, 2014, 09:15:42 AM

Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 03, 2014, 12:25:08 AM

Tim, this is probably not what you want to hear but if your fingernail can catch it the scratch is most likely too deep to polish out completely. you may be able to make it look better but I don't think you will be able to make it disappear. This has come up before and many have tried. I would get some different glass rather then wasting your time trying to save what you have . That is if you want it to disappear.  Just my opinion from past similar experience.

+1 
PS Auto glass sell some very good reproduction glass and will add the logo and date codes if you wish.
Marty

Title: Re: Scratches on Convertible Door Glass
Post by: suskeenwiske on February 03, 2014, 12:02:27 PM

I feel for you brother. I bought some tinted door glass that appeared to have gray primer overspray near the bottom. Turned out to be sandblasting damage and can't do a thing about it. And had I checked it when I received it, I could have returned the glass, but since I didn't take a good look till months later, I'm stuck with it.

All the best with yours.

Ray

Title: Re: Scratches on Convertible Door Glass
Post by: GTEDH on February 03, 2014, 01:26:03 PM

Thanks for the reply everyone.

I'll call PS glass and replace with the correct dated glass.

Tim