Can I polish scratches out of a windshield?

Only very light marks. Fine wiper haze and light scuffs can sometimes be reduced with a dedicated glass polish, but removing deeper scratches requires taking away enough glass to cause optical distortion in the driver's view. A scratch that catches a fingernail is generally a job for a glass specialist or a replacement windshield. Excessive heat from machine polishing can also stress the glass.

References
  1. Polishing (Glossary of Detailing Terms), International Detailing Association (IDA)
  2. Polishing, Wikipedia
  3. Abrasive, Wikipedia
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