2006-11-21 13:38:58 · 11 answers · asked by GregJrsMom 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can't 'clean' etching.
You can reduce the problems with some commercial polishes which will fill in the surface.
But the best solution is to replace the glass.
2006-11-21 13:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is real etching, - you don't! Etching is "cut" into the glass itself, -- you might be able to "sand" it down till etching is gone,and then "polish" it with very fine grinding compound till it can be buffed smooth! This will make the glass thinner there, and if it is critical area, there will be visible distortion you will have to contend with!
Some etching is done with a "sandblaster" type unit, and some etching is done with an acid that is so powerful it eats glass, - it is stored in a "wax bottle" (can't remember name, - but I think it is floric acid), -- anyway wax is put on all the surface, - except what its to be etched, -- after a specified time the acid is washed off, and the wax is taken off, -- leaving the etched pattern in the glass!
2006-11-21 13:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new windshield. Etching weakens the glass.
2006-11-21 13:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An auto glass repair shop can buff the windshield out to like new. It isn't very expensive either. They can also take out little dings and nicks. My insurance company actually paid for it! A clear windshield is a safety thing. Good luck.
2006-11-21 13:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't- if it's etched into the glass, it is literally scratched into the glass. You will need a new windshield if it bothers you that much.
2006-11-21 13:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Saphira 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe with a sharp blade (like the type in a razor) but take care
thats how we got rid of the etching when we brought a motor recently
2006-11-21 13:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Saw Somewhere That Coca cola And News Paper works
2016-05-22 11:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you cant remove etching from glass,that's why they call it etching,once its on there it stays on there,replace the glass if you want rid of it other wise its there to stay,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-11-21 13:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bye another windshield or just leave it there's no way you can get it out Sry don't no what to tell yea
2006-11-21 13:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buff it with a fine cloth
2006-11-21 13:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋