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Offline Juliand

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Wiper Swirl Marks on Windscreen - Suggestions Please
« on: March 15, 2016, 04:17:58 pm »
Just had my GTI a week now, but have noticed swirl marks 'etched' on the windscreen, like a previous owner failed to change the wiper blades soon enough. Not so noticeable inside, but in the garage with halogen lights over, it looks awful.

Anyone know of any techniques to remove - please?

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Re: Wiper Swirl Marks on Windscreen - Suggestions Please
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2016, 04:42:47 pm »
You need a rayon pad, glass polish and a machine polisher


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Re: Wiper Swirl Marks on Windscreen - Suggestions Please
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016, 11:52:25 pm »
I have a similar problem and was told the only fix is new wiper blades and a new windscreen! I changed the blades but won't change the windscreen until I get a chip on it then will use insurance.


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Re: Wiper Swirl Marks on Windscreen - Suggestions Please
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2016, 08:24:20 am »
You need a rayon pad, glass polish and a machine polisher


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I'll second that. It cleaned mine up really well but unfortunately the scratches were etched too deep in some areas so I was glad a year later when a stone hit my window and had to get it replaced!

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Re: Wiper Swirl Marks on Windscreen - Suggestions Please
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2016, 08:54:06 am »
Thanks for the comments on this. Did a bit of research on the glass polish / rayon pad etc, and seems that if not done 'properly', there is a risk of creating a 'lensing' effect on the screen, affecting visibility.

Anyone done it successfully, or know of a reputable professional outfit in Dorset / Hampshire that could do the work?  :happy2:

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