AUTOMOTIVE TIPS
CNN Indonesia
Tuesday, June 6 2023 11:35 WIB
CNN Indonesia —
Windshield being the first shield that protects the driver and passengers from foreign objects such as gravel, dust, stones, or sunlight that might hit the limbs when the car is moving.
These foreign objects can cause harm if they come to us. But as time goes by, the condition of the car glass is no longer as sparkling clean as when it first came out of the showroom.
Dust, gravel, small animals, even wiper rubber can cause the windshield to become scratched or even break.
Scratches on the windshield are indeed quite disturbing when driving. It looks trivial, but these scratches can reduce the function and appearance of a car. For this reason, scratches on the windshield must be repaired immediately.
The faster and you repair scratched windshield, the success rate will also be greater. In addition, the depth of the scratches found on the glass of this car also affects the success rate.
How to deal with scratched car glass
Reported from Autoglasshow to deal with scratched car glass is quite easy, you can even use toothpaste to deal with scratches on the car glass.
1. Using a compound
The way to deal with scratched car glass is to use a compound. If the compound that has been commonly used to treat and polish car bodies only, it turns out that it can also be used to treat scratches on car glass which is quite effective.
Before applying to the scratched windshield, first clean the windshield so that no dirt sticks to the windshield. Take enough compound and flatten it on the glass, wipe it clean. You can use a microfiber cloth to prevent new scratches.
2. Using Cerium Oxide
You can also use Cerium Oxide, or better known as polishing powder, to deal with scratched car glass. You can get this Cerium Oxide at a car variety or chemical shop.
The first step is to clean the windshield to be repaired using a clean cloth or rag until it is clean and free of dust. Dry with a soft cloth until completely dry.
Mix Cerium Oxide with a little water until dissolved. Apply this Cerium Oxide solution evenly to the glass with the scratches, do it until the scratches on the windshield are removed.
3. Using ammonia
The next way to deal with scratched car glass is to use ammonia. Because ammonia powder is very strong, you need to be careful when using it.
The first step is to dilute the ammonia with water. Dampen a soft cloth or rag with a small amount of the ammonia mixture. Gently rub the cloth dipped in ammonia on the scratched glass. If the scratch is still there, then you can repeat the same steps.
4. Using toothpaste
The last way to deal with scratched car glass is to use toothpaste. Apparently the bleach content contained in this toothpaste is able to disguise, even overcome scratches on your car glass.
The way to deal with scratched glass with toothpaste is to clean the windshield first to make sure the scratch is free of dirt. Take enough toothpaste and smooth it on the scratched windshield. Wait until the toothpaste hardens and wipe clean.
Scratches on the glass of this car can be minimized by carrying out regular maintenance. Immediately wash and clean the windshield after being exposed to dirt or rainwater to prevent more scratches.
(ahd)
2023-06-06 04:35:32
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