Sometimes it is possible to use some household supplies to repair small scratches on your car windshield. The good news is that you can easily repair superficial scratches as long as you know the right approach and products. In this article, we have shared some simple steps to help you repair scratches on your car glass with common products. Keep reading to know more.
Step #1: Use your fingernail to check the depth of the scratch
Your first step is to get a better idea of the depth of the scratch. You can use your fingernail to check this. If you can’t feel a scratch with your fingernail, you can easily fix it yourself. However, if you can feel the scratch when you run your fingernail over it, we suggest you hire a professional. They use advanced tools and methods to repair deep scratches.
Step #2: Pick up some supplies
If the scratches are shallow, we suggest you collect the following supplies for a DIY approach.
- drill
- Headband
- small bowls
- Spatula
- Soft clothes
- Glass Cleaner
- Water
- acrylic nail polish
- baking soda and toothpaste
- cerium oxide
Step #3: Remove any dust or dirt from the glass
Before you begin, don’t forget to clean debris from the glass. To do this, you can use a glass cleaner and a rag. However, you don’t need to clean all of the glass at this stage. After all, you don’t want to leave your fingerprints on the glass before the actual repair job.
Step #4: Mark the Area
Once you have identified the target area, you may want to mark it. This will give you a pretty good idea of the area that needs to be repaired. You can outline the area with a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can also apply some tape to the inside of the glass.
Step #5: Use the Repair Product
Next, you must prepare the product that you are going to use to repair the glass. If you are going to use an acrylic product, the preparation method will be slightly different. For example, if you are using cerium oxide, you can use a spatula to prepare a mixture of water and powder. Once the two ingredients have been mixed together, you can use them to fix the scratches.
Step #6: Apply the Product
Once the solution is ready, go ahead and fix the scratch. Depending on the product you are going to use, we must follow some specific steps. For example, if you are going to apply acrylic nail polish, you should apply it to the target area and remove the excess.
In a nutshell, you can follow these steps if you want to repair your windshield on your own. Hopefully these tips will help you get started and stick with the DIY approach.