How to Polish Pits Out of Windshields
by Mary Lougee
Rocks and other flying debris that hit a windshield will make pits or small concave holes in the glass. Repeatedly parking a car under some types of trees enables saps to drip on windshields and form pits over time. Using automobile glass pit polish and a sander fills the holes to the surface level and smooths them for a seamless repair job.
Step 1
Turn a garden hose on and spray the windshield to rinse any loose debris off the surface.
Step 2
Squirt car wash soap into a bucket and add water from the garden hose to make a soapy mix.
Step 3
Dip a car wash sponge into the mix and thoroughly clean the windshield. Spray the car wash off with the garden hose.
Step 4
Let the windshield dry.
Step 5
Place a glass-sanding disc on an orbital sander. Press the disc onto the sander so the Velcro adheres to the sander guard.
Step 6
Squirt auto glass pit polish onto the center of the sanding disc.
Step 7
Turn the sander on and place it on the pits in the windshield. Move the sander in a circular motion over the glass pits. The polish will fill the pits so they are not noticeable.
Step 8
Turn the sander off and feel the pits with a fingertip. Continue using the sander until the surface where the pits were is completely filled with pit polish and level with the rest of the windshield.
References
Tips
- If pits are very deep, the windshield will require additional pit polish in that area.
- Do not use polishing discs for paint or car bodies on a windshield. Use only a glass disc with very fine fibers for car windshields.
Things You'll Need
- Garden hose
- Car wash soap
- Car wash sponge
- Bucket
- Orbital sander
- Glass polishing disc
- Auto glass pit polish
Warnings
- Pits in windshields reduce visibility in nighttime driving situations. Oncoming headlights form a dangerous glare in the pits and obstruct a driver's vision.
Writer Bio
Mary Lougee has been writing for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Management and a double minor in accounting and computer science. She loves writing about careers for busy families as well as family oriented planning, meals and activities for all ages.
