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Blazernut · 12-19-2009, 04:04 PM

Any glass guys on here? Well, I got the windows tinted today and when the guy finished, I noticed he cut the side glass outside on the drivers side. It is not cut real deep but very noticeable. He said he lays the tint on the outside and cuts it to fit then puts it on inside. He was really ticked at himself when we saw it. Anyway, he said he will have the glass company come out next week and replace the glass. I really don't want to do that since the windows are number stamped. Can scratches be buffed or rubbed out if not too deep?

Thanks for any help!!!

TommyTSquared · 12-19-2009, 05:06 PM

Out here in West Texas we have a real bad dirt problem. The dirt will settle into the rubber and etch the window when you roll it down. I used "liquid glass" and it filled it in and brought it back looking really nice. Might want to give it a look and see if it can help.

ffrcobra_65 · 12-19-2009, 05:25 PM

Just curious, what is the big deal with number stamped glass? Are you worried about matching numbers stuff? It's no big deal in fact, glass means nothing. I would get it replaced for free if it is bothersome enough.

Russo · 12-19-2009, 05:36 PM

as a nice guy, i tend to go the extra mile for someone... however, when it comes to buffing scratches it can be difficult... when you buff the glass, you raise the risk of distorting it... a door glass is different than a windshield, but the same rule applies... personally, id buff it and if it doesn't come out, leave it alone...

Blazernut · 12-19-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys. Russo, it is actually the small side glass for the back seat on the drivers side. What would you use to buff it? Should I try it or have a glass company do it?

Russo · 12-19-2009, 06:09 PM

we use the same stuff a jeweler uses... it's a redish powder that you mix with either glass cleaner or water... high speed buffer with a hard cotton bit... id look for an independent glass company to do it, if they do it..

Blazernut · 12-19-2009, 06:10 PM

Cool, thanks. I will ask the glass company that he is going to send out to replace it. They might can do it.. Thanks!!!

Merry Christmas!!

Domic · 12-19-2009, 07:21 PM

I used to do this at a glass shop years ago, basically, the scratches that can be buffed out completely are the ones you almost can't see, and if you can feel them with your fingernail, you probably won't be able to buff them out enough to be happy. I have buffed enough to really distort a window and it doesn't look good.

KJS · 03-31-2015, 12:11 AM

Leave it as is. I wouldn't touch it.

JCunningham · 03-31-2015, 01:00 AM

number matched? you mean etched with the Vin # they can do that on the new glass. As long as its oem glass it means nothing to have it replaced

nickster127 · 03-31-2015, 12:55 PM

See if your insurance company can replace it... usually insurance companies or dealers will have you covered under their plan.

Ragnar · 03-31-2015, 01:09 PM

OP, sorry if it took 5.4 years to answer your question, you still have issues?

i2disturbedSS · 03-31-2015, 01:18 PM

^^ thought the same thing

JCunningham · 03-31-2015, 03:23 PM

Lol

12-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	Glass Question Any glass guys on here? Well, I got the windows tinted today and when the guy finished, I noticed he cut the side glass outside on the drivers side. It is not cut real deep but very noticeable. He said he lays the tint on the outside and cuts it to fit then puts it on inside. He was really ticked at himself when we saw it. Anyway, he said he will have the glass company come out next week and replace the glass. I really don't want to do that since the windows are number stamped. Can scratches be buffed or rubbed out if not too deep? Thanks for any help!!!

03-31-2015, 12:11 AM	#9
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	Leave it as is. I wouldn't touch it. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

03-31-2015, 01:00 AM	#10
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	number matched? you mean etched with the Vin # they can do that on the new glass. As long as its oem glass it means nothing to have it replaced __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-31-2015, 12:55 PM	#11
nickster127 Black 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Drives: 2014 1LT Black,NPP, RS, Tints Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 261 View My Garage	See if your insurance company can replace it... usually insurance companies or dealers will have you covered under their plan. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LT, RS, NPP. (NJ )

03-31-2015, 01:09 PM	#12
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,672	OP, sorry if it took 5.4 years to answer your question, you still have issues? __________________

12-19-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	Out here in West Texas we have a real bad dirt problem. The dirt will settle into the rubber and etch the window when you roll it down. I used "liquid glass" and it filled it in and brought it back looking really nice. Might want to give it a look and see if it can help.

12-19-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Just curious, what is the big deal with number stamped glass? Are you worried about matching numbers stuff? It's no big deal in fact, glass means nothing. I would get it replaced for free if it is bothersome enough.

12-19-2009, 05:36 PM	#4
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	as a nice guy, i tend to go the extra mile for someone... however, when it comes to buffing scratches it can be difficult... when you buff the glass, you raise the risk of distorting it... a door glass is different than a windshield, but the same rule applies... personally, id buff it and if it doesn't come out, leave it alone...

12-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	Thanks guys. Russo, it is actually the small side glass for the back seat on the drivers side. What would you use to buff it? Should I try it or have a glass company do it?

12-19-2009, 06:09 PM	#6
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	we use the same stuff a jeweler uses... it's a redish powder that you mix with either glass cleaner or water... high speed buffer with a hard cotton bit... id look for an independent glass company to do it, if they do it..

12-19-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
Blazernut Drives: 2003 Z71 Tahoe, 2010 ABM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Posts: 76	Cool, thanks. I will ask the glass company that he is going to send out to replace it. They might can do it.. Thanks!!! Merry Christmas!!

12-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#8
Domic Drives: '11 Chevy crew cab. '14 black 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missoula MT Posts: 147	I used to do this at a glass shop years ago, basically, the scratches that can be buffed out completely are the ones you almost can't see, and if you can feel them with your fingernail, you probably won't be able to buff them out enough to be happy. I have buffed enough to really distort a window and it doesn't look good.

03-31-2015, 01:18 PM	#13
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,923	^^ thought the same thing __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

03-31-2015, 03:23 PM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	Lol __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

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