Scratched windshield
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A few weeks ago after a big (2'+) snowstorm, I dug out my Jag with the handle of a shovel (only on the windshield!!!), and now I'm noticing I have a couple deep scratches in the windshield that are somewhat irritating. Is the only solution to replace the windshield? About how much would this cost? Or is there a way to polish a glass windshield?
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A few weeks ago after a big (2'+) snowstorm, I dug out my Jag with the handle of a shovel (only on the windshield!!!), and now I'm noticing I have a couple deep scratches in the windshield that are somewhat irritating. Is the only solution to replace the windshield? About how much would this cost? Or is there a way to polish a glass windshield?
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A few weeks ago after a big (2'+) snowstorm, I dug out my Jag with the handle of a shovel (only on the windshield!!!), and now I'm noticing I have a couple deep scratches in the windshield that are somewhat irritating. Is the only solution to replace the windshield? About how much would this cost? Or is there a way to polish a glass windshield?
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That struck me as odd, too. Maybe order the heated one and don't get the heating element hooked up? I can only guess for this type of situation.
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That won't do it. You need a special glass compound that will cut into the glass. As I mentioned go to a professional and see if they can do anything. There is a process to polish glass but it may or may not work. Get a pro
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That shouldn't be a big deal to arrange. Talk to the glass guy ahead of time and tell him you want this done in 2 appointments . Have them pull the old glass and arrange for the upholstery guy to do the dash. My bet is the upholstery guy will take the longest.
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Jagtoes:
You need to buy Cerium Oxide Glass Polishing Compound. Without seeing the scratches of the windshield, you may need professional help.
I have used this with great success. Once I closed the garage door on my wife's Hyundai Tucson and the bottom of the garage door came down right in line with the rear large window. It created a whole section of lines in the glass from the bottom edge of the large garage door. The garage door was electric and I could not stop it in time.
The Cerium Oxide removed all the scratches. You need pads and buffing tool.
Check this out. It may help. Be sure to read the reviews of he product.
You need to buy Cerium Oxide Glass Polishing Compound. Without seeing the scratches of the windshield, you may need professional help.
I have used this with great success. Once I closed the garage door on my wife's Hyundai Tucson and the bottom of the garage door came down right in line with the rear large window. It created a whole section of lines in the glass from the bottom edge of the large garage door. The garage door was electric and I could not stop it in time.
The Cerium Oxide removed all the scratches. You need pads and buffing tool.
Check this out. It may help. Be sure to read the reviews of he product.
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amcdonal86,
It will take a professional upholsterer less than an hour to repair the dash. It will consist of cleaning off excess previous adhesive and applying new adhesive, stretching leather and stapling around the front edge (windshield edge) and around the speaker in center of the dash. I know this from my own experience as this is exactly what was done with mine. I am fairly certain that everything is accessible with the windshield removed and your upholsterer shouldn't have any problem.
It will take a professional upholsterer less than an hour to repair the dash. It will consist of cleaning off excess previous adhesive and applying new adhesive, stretching leather and stapling around the front edge (windshield edge) and around the speaker in center of the dash. I know this from my own experience as this is exactly what was done with mine. I am fairly certain that everything is accessible with the windshield removed and your upholsterer shouldn't have any problem.
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These products "may" improve your view.
Good Luck.
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Good ideas everyone. I will look into making an insurance claim, but I will need to read my policy first--if I can find it!!
I am leaning towards replacement at this point as the windshield has lots of pits in it anyway that makes it annoying to look through in the sunlight. Nothing is better than a new windshield!
I am leaning towards replacement at this point as the windshield has lots of pits in it anyway that makes it annoying to look through in the sunlight. Nothing is better than a new windshield!
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Yeah, your comprehensive usually covers windscreen replacement with no deductible.
It just so happens, my Venza was hit by a deer last week and sustained $2800 in damage. My comprehensive insurance covers it 100%. I've had windscreen replaced, as well.
Good Luck.....
It just so happens, my Venza was hit by a deer last week and sustained $2800 in damage. My comprehensive insurance covers it 100%. I've had windscreen replaced, as well.
Good Luck.....
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I've had the glass on my XK replaced twice now under comprehensive. $50 deductible each time for me. First replacement was with aftermarket. The second time (last summer) Safelite said they could not get aftermarket so they ordered direct for Jaguar.
Windshield replacement is easily covered. Both times mine was sand blasted to the point where driving into the sun was a problem, yet it looked fine at any other angle. A simple phone call to my agent had it arranged and scheduled for install within 2 weeks!
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Vince
Windshield replacement is easily covered. Both times mine was sand blasted to the point where driving into the sun was a problem, yet it looked fine at any other angle. A simple phone call to my agent had it arranged and scheduled for install within 2 weeks!
BOL
Vince
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