Restoring Glass??

[DM03]

While the body and chassis are underway, im trying to get all the parts i would like to reuse restored and clean. Is there anyway to restore all the glass from my car. It has a few light scratches and that milky look to it. If I can reuse it i will. Any thoughts?? Thanks -Daniel

[LSx_88_Ciera]

You need a really fine diamond based polish or similar and a high speed buffer.
Not sure of brands or where to buy it cause I got mine from a guy that makes real glass eye glasses.

[Draginutz]

Haven't used it but...
http://www.diamondite.com/diamondite-glass-repair-kit.html

Eastwood has a kit too.
http://www.eastwood.com/glass-polishing-kit-pro.html

[Project Cortez]

My buddy tried polishing his windshield and he made it worse,so if your going to do it becareful and take your time.

[Jim Nilsen]

While the body and chassis are underway, im trying to get all the parts i would like to reuse restored and clean. Is there anyway to restore all the glass from my car. It has a few light scratches and that milky look to it. If I can reuse it i will. Any thoughts?? Thanks -Daniel

Look for really good used glass and don't worry about date codes and you will able to save time and money going cheap. Lots of good used glass if you look.

I went with new glass and am glad I did. I got the smoked tint instead of green and it looks great and mine fit better than a lot of others for some reason.

If you plan on having a nice paint job of any level go with the new glass. used glass really does stand out as used with a new paint job.

[K5Cruiser]

I believe the Eastwood kit that is linked above, is what was used and shown on the Powerblock Trucks show to restore the '65 C10 windshield for their project truck. Takes alot of time to do it right, but worth it in the end if you need/want to restore the glass you already have, without having to go buy new.
http://www.spike.com/full-episode/daily-driver-c-10/33883

[John Wright]

Be careful not to let the glass get too hot when buffing.

[70fireturd]

If the glass isn't in complete dire straights then you can use a little copper wool and glass cleaner to get the majority of the crud off. But if there are deep scratches you will have to buff it out. If your are not worried about keeping the date codes on the glass, like Jim said just get new glass. Its the difference of night and day.

[vintageracer]

Depending on the car just buy new. Complete glass kits for mainstream cars are cheap and in many cases can be had already "tinted" to match your needs.

I have tried to polish original windshields and side glass with moderate success. There is nothing like a brand new clear winshield/side glass for a car you drive and enjoy after living with pitted, scratched or etched glass.