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Scratched Windows

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RedSox10NG, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. Feb 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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    RedSox10NG

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    Hey guys,

    Long story short, this past week my girlfriend and I got engaged. Upon returning, I find my Tacoma's windows covered in the car window paint, with "cute" sayings and such painted by her girlfriends. After a few days, they decided to wash the cars for us, and apparently have left some 'scratched patches' on the windows. I've since looked at the scratches and am not very pleased. They happened to use a Scotch-Brite pad to get the paint off, and it left scratches all over the windows. They are faint, but noticeable.

    Any ideas on how to get the scratches removed (whether it be professional or a home remedy)? Thanks a lot, I appreciate the help!
     
  2. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:01 PM
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    spark4

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    We have glass guys come by our loft every now and then to buff the deep scratches the taggers put into our windows. Im guessing they can do it with your auto glass?
     
  3. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:02 PM
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    moto932

    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    scotch-brite pad! those ratards shoulda used steel wool, duh.









    j/k, GL getting your scratches out
     
  4. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Steel wool?!?! They should have used their knockers!!!!!:devil: G-G-G-GiGGITTY!!!
     
  5. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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    ItalynStylion

    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    Why not ask her girlie friends to buff them out for you?
     
  6. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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    ItalynStylion

    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    Wow...that's where I was going with my statement...and you beat me by a second!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:08 PM
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  8. Feb 16, 2010 at 3:09 PM
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    Because her girlie friends would probably buff them out WITH steel wool. Ha

    Any other suggestions? Thanks a lot!
     
  9. Feb 17, 2010 at 1:21 AM
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    JKD

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    Perhaps you could polish the glass.

    I would be absolutely livid with anyone who did something like that. Scotchbrite pads on glass? My God...
     
  10. Feb 17, 2010 at 5:32 AM
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    Mandy3206

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    Same thing happened to my mother's Rock Glass Goblets, the stupid house keeper washed them with a brillo pad and got fired the same day.

    The Goblets never went back to original and new ones had to replace them.

    Call an auto glass specialist and ask the professional if it can be fixed.

    Good luck and post how it went
     
  11. Feb 17, 2010 at 5:37 AM
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    :smack: Rain-X has a glass polish, give that a try. Good luck :(
     

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