Other: rookie questiion

[doublepaddle]

I know I will have to replace the windshield sometime but for now I just want to drive my truck and pay off some cards. Here is the problem. My windshield is full of small divots and stone chips. Most times it is not noticeable. Night lights from the opposite direction and when the sun is low, It looks like the star consolations through the glass.

Is there a product that can be applied to the glass to fill the holes? Is there a way to buff out the marks? Just a thought.

[studegary]

If they are large enough and numerous enough to be a problem with lights, you need a new windshield (or an excellent used one).
With that said, large holes can be filled with a resin material (kits available or commercially done) and some buffing/polishing can be accomplished with an abrasive toothpaste.

[pbrown]

Here's what a little research turned up:

If you really do have a safety problem from the pits and holes, it seems that living in Florida may be to your advantage (if you have comprehensive insurance - A policy that provides liability coverage only will not must have comprehensive coverage.

Florida Statute 627.7288 states that the deductible shall not apply to windshield damages. Florida law requires this waiver to encourage drivers to immediately replace damaged windshields

So maybe you can be safe, for no out of pocket$!

[doublepaddle]

Great tip, thanks. I'll be right on that tomorrow!

[Deaf Mute]

When working in a body shop in the late '50's & early'60's we would use rubbing compound on a buffer to get scratches out... it could distort the view somewhat, was not very fast... but it did do the job. Even barbed wire scratches when a '57 Buick left the road went through the ditch, fence, and yet another fence before it got stuck in the mud. Yes, alcohol was involved in that one.

[Deaf Mute]

Phillip,
That looks like Don Brewer's old hawk from Illinois.... how is it running?

[pbrown]

Phillip,
That looks like Don Brewer's old hawk from Illinois.... how is it running?

It did take a while to sort out the oil and tranny leaks (which I assume were caused by Don not being able to drive it often), but I now have it running flawlessly.

The brakes were getting very hot when driving (probably a collapsed hose) but while I was fixing it I installed Turner discs and dual master. (can you say overkill?)

The tires were over 10 years old, so I put new whitewalls on it before driving a 400 mile round trip to the Florida state meet. It did well at speeds of 50-65 mph

I am now finishing reupholstering the interior with "original" fabric and vinyl from SMS.

But I will tell you that I didn't realize what a good car I had bought until I acquired 2 more Hawks that areNOT in good shape!

[rusty65]

YouTube 'cleaning a windshield'.You will get a lot of CASO tips to make your windshield as clear and clean as possible.The one that got my attention was the fellow cleaning the windshield in his RV.Good stuff!