Wipers left a permanent mark on my windshield
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Wipers left a permanent mark on my windshield
Lately I've noticed how hard it is to drive at night with dirty headlights and windshield. When headlights come at you, all the dirt makes it hard to see out. So, I decided to clean my windshield today, but after cleaning it really good, you can see the space left behind by the wipers as opposed to the rest of the windshield. Is this bad for the glass at all, or could it be that this part of the windshield is "cleaner" than the rest of it, no matter how much I try to clean the entire thing?
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Depends on your insurance. Some give you 1 free windshield a year (don't abuse it), but you'll have to ask your agent if you have that or not. Some offer glass coverage for things like this, but it depends on your state and insurance company.
"Full Glass
In many states, there is no deductible on windshields, because it's against state law to drive with a damaged windshield. But for the rest of your windows, you still have to pay your comprehensive deductible before they'll pay for any broken glass. You can pay more for Full Glass coverage to eliminate any deductibles for broken glass. Some companies give you full glass at no extra charge as a selling feature."
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/insurance.htm
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ield_scam.html
"Full Glass
In many states, there is no deductible on windshields, because it's against state law to drive with a damaged windshield. But for the rest of your windows, you still have to pay your comprehensive deductible before they'll pay for any broken glass. You can pay more for Full Glass coverage to eliminate any deductibles for broken glass. Some companies give you full glass at no extra charge as a selling feature."
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/insurance.htm
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ield_scam.html
#7
Have you tried any sort of glass polish? It's a mild abrasive cleaner that will scrub off any deposits left behind on the glass from the wipers or road tar etc.... I usually do my windows twice a year. It may help. However if your windshield is truely scratched from grit on the wipers, there's nothing that will remove that.
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It's not scratches, at least I don't think so. After using windex and a rag to wipe down the windshield real good, the total area that the wipers cover is clearer than the rest of the glass. I'm pretty sure there isn't any real damage done. I always wipe my wipers clean too. Takes a little while as so much dirt tends to soak into the rubber part. But it gets done. Come to think of it, I'll really notice it after it snows and begins to melt. For instance, let's say it snows a couple inches, I don't drive my car at all after it snows, and then a while later it will melt, and the "wiper" area of the glass melts away first. Weird stuff.
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Originally Posted by euromaxima
I have heard but never tired, using tooth paste to remove minor scratches and stuff off a windshield. might try that.
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