Does anyone have any good advise on how to
remove a couple of scratches on a truck cap
window. The scratches were put on the side
window with a razor blade by accident.
How can I get them out, without replacing
the window? Are there any do it your self
products that can take these scratches out
without replacing the cap window or having
to go to a shop.

It is a ARE CAP...with Black Tinting already
in the window.

 

nyny...are those windows in your cap already tinted? Not the peel and stick kind, but actual glass coloring? If it is privacy glass, you should be able to find a rubbing compound at a local glass shop that you can buff those scratches out with, or at least dull them down a bit. If it is a film on your window that is scratched, you will have to replace the film/tint. You might even find the stuff at a Auto Parts store. I'll have to look at work what the paste/powder is called that we use to buff out scratches (I work in an auto window factory). Good luck, some scratches DO buff out, depending on their deepness.

 

F150_guy

Thanks for the information...my window
is deep dark tinted privacy glass, not
film. Will try a glass shop to see
if they have anything to fix scratches.
I think your right they should..thanks again.

 

nyny,

Did my homework, you want to look for a product called RARE EARTH (powder), cerium oxide glass polishing powder, bevelling grade, stock number 263-1018 (we get it in an 8 lb jar)...made by Sommer & Maca out of Cicero, IL 60804-3507

OR

one that is already mixed with water and in the liquid form:

Glass Polishing Compound
Part #05114-14743
(water and cerium oxide)
Made by: 3M Abrasive Systems Division
Microfinishing Systems
3M Center Building 251-2A-08
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
(612) 733-1110 Operator 55

WHEW...we use an air operated "polisher" like a drill but with pads, very FINE grit...like 6000 or less? Good luck!

 

One word of caution. The rare earth compound, Cerium Oxide (CeO2)is only moderately toxic by ingestion with a hazard rating of 2. Still be carefull with it, especially in powder form and wear gloves and particle mask when mixing anyway. The soluable salt forms of Cerium are more toxic however so steer clear of them. Some cerium forms are even explosive! Cool huh? The one you have been recommended is not too bad though.

 

cphilip; boy must be a chemist in our midst! Good job there...like you said, there is minimal hazards with the Cerium Oxide, as much as putting in a bat of fiberglass insulation I would assume (but then again, never assume...cause..........nevermind!)

Actually, the powder form has the consistancy of flour, the liquid of a thin milkshake. Yes, no drinking or snorting!

Thanks for your input there cphilip! Right on the money with your advice.

 

Hazardous Waste Manager with the Environmental Health and Safety Office here at Clemson University. I can't help but think this way! I should have explained that the hazard rating is 2 out of a possible 4. So not so bad eh? Almost everything has at least a 1 rating. I would assume he will get it in a mixed form anyway.

 

Hey cphilip

When you are done with your old pocket protector can I have it? Just kidding! I work with a lot of chemicals and know what your job entails.

 

nyny/I95....we use an air tool, don't know the exact name it is called with a very fine pad on it to "grind" away the scratches. It is like toothpaste (but thinner consistancy) and splatters somewhat, but is easily washed off. Almost like buffing wax... I don't do the manual stuff at work, but see it done every day. Circular motions, fairly easy.

And hey, no thanks needed, this is what this forum is here for!

 

Be sure to keep loose clothing away from spinning air tools... Oh, never mind!

F-150-guy, Are you sure you ment to say you never do manual stuff at work....?

 

I seem to remember Jewelers Rouge was used to remove superficial scratches in glassware. I think it's a very fine form of pumice or something similar. Use a lot of water and keep it wet while working on it.

Sorry to hear about the damage.

 

cphilip

I meant to say I don't do THAT type of manual labor! I push a pen and steel rule around more than repairing glass!

 

Now who's the one with the pocket protector!

 

TOUCHE! Well said, but they won't let us wear them, "might scratch the glass" they say! Ouch, still smarts! ;-)