`Vision Savers (See Better: )
#1
03-20-2011, 09:58 AM
`Vision Savers (See Better: )
Vision Savers
Pat Goss of MotorWeek
We're going to restore two of the most important safety devices on our cars; windshield wiper blades and headlights.
Now, what we have here is something that changes its shape. There's no problem there, but because of the configuration of the frame, you have pressure points where each one of those frames attaches to the blade itself. And that can lead to uneven wiping over a period of time. To address those problems, manufacturers are now going almost exclusively to these beam type blades, which have the spring action and everything inside the rubber so it applies an actual even force all the way across the glass. It's a great idea; works well, wears well, but like most things that are new and modern, and work better, costs a lot of money.
All right, if you have an expensive blade, what might you want to do? Well, here we have Permatex Wiper Restore. This little package, you simply pull it open, like we've done here, then you take a hold of it up here at the top, and you wipe it across the rubber of the wiper blades. The chemicals in it will restore the rubber, make it function like new, and extend the life of the rubber. It's a practical way to get more life out of your blade without spending a lot of money.
Headlights used to be made out of glass, now they're made out of plastic, and they're highly styled. Ultraviolet light from the sun causes the surface of the plastic to develop little teeny microscopic cracks in it. That causes the light to scatter instead of being focused on to the highway where it belongs. Very dangerous. What can you do?
Well, headlights are expensive, so you might want to look for this BG LenzSaver™ kit. What this does is it has various polishes and applicators and so on that will bring the lens back to a perfectly clear status. But now how do we keep it there? That's where this kit differs from everything else on the market in that it has a special coating that goes over the plastic after you're done that protects against ultraviolet light damage. Something that you might want to look for.
Pat Goss of MotorWeek
We're going to restore two of the most important safety devices on our cars; windshield wiper blades and headlights.
Now, what we have here is something that changes its shape. There's no problem there, but because of the configuration of the frame, you have pressure points where each one of those frames attaches to the blade itself. And that can lead to uneven wiping over a period of time. To address those problems, manufacturers are now going almost exclusively to these beam type blades, which have the spring action and everything inside the rubber so it applies an actual even force all the way across the glass. It's a great idea; works well, wears well, but like most things that are new and modern, and work better, costs a lot of money. All right, if you have an expensive blade, what might you want to do? Well, here we have Permatex Wiper Restore. This little package, you simply pull it open, like we've done here, then you take a hold of it up here at the top, and you wipe it across the rubber of the wiper blades. The chemicals in it will restore the rubber, make it function like new, and extend the life of the rubber. It's a practical way to get more life out of your blade without spending a lot of money. Headlights used to be made out of glass, now they're made out of plastic, and they're highly styled. Ultraviolet light from the sun causes the surface of the plastic to develop little teeny microscopic cracks in it. That causes the light to scatter instead of being focused on to the highway where it belongs. Very dangerous. What can you do?
Well, headlights are expensive, so you might want to look for this BG LenzSaver™ kit. What this does is it has various polishes and applicators and so on that will bring the lens back to a perfectly clear status. But now how do we keep it there? That's where this kit differs from everything else on the market in that it has a special coating that goes over the plastic after you're done that protects against ultraviolet light damage. Something that you might want to look for.
#2
03-20-2011, 10:27 AM
Removing Minor Scratches From a Windshield
Read more: Removing Minor Scratches From a Windshield | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/how-does_4810495_removing-minor-scratches-windshield.html#ixzz1H9b65Tch
By Chris Sherwood, eHow Contributor
Removing Minor Scratches From a Windshield
Removing Minor Scratches From a Windshield
- Introduction
- When your car suffers a minor ding or scratch due to a driving hazard, you may want to try taking it out yourself before paying a professional to do it. By doing this, you can save money, as well as time. In fact, just about anyone can fix a minor ding in a windshield with a little time and the right products and tools. You may be tempted to leave the small scratches if they do not seem to affect your vision. However, the more scratches that build up, the greater glare that will be produced from reflecting headlights during night driving. The sun can also cause a blinding glare if there are enough scratches. This can make for dangerous driving conditions, so it is important to fix scratches as they happen.
- One of the first products to use when trying to remove a minor scratch on your windshield is Glass Revive. The Glass Revive system uses a mixture of chemicals and abrasives to repair the scratch. The chemicals work together to relax the glass and remove any dirt or contamination that may have gotten into the scratch. A buffing instrument is then used to work the abrasives into the scratch. The heat of the spinning, mixed with the abrasives, causes the glass to mold back to a smooth surface.
- Glass polish is another option for removing minor scratches on your windshield. Most of the glass polish kits use cerium oxide powder and a buffing wheel. The powder is applied to the scratched surface and then worked into the glass using a low speed buffer. As the oxide powder is worked into the glass, the buffer polishes away the scratch, leaving a smooth surface.
- Acrylic filler is more commonly used in professional scratch repair and will require more tools that are not common in typical garages. In this treatment, an acrylic filler is applied to a windshield using a special vacuum seal. This keeps any moisture or air out of the scratch. A UV light is then applied to the area to quickly help the acrylic filler dry. Once the filler dries, there will be no discernible sign of the scratch or crack. This is not a good method for widespread scratching across the windshield. However, it is the most effective for small areas of your windshield that need repairs.
- When your car suffers a minor ding or scratch due to a driving hazard, you may want to try taking it out yourself before paying a professional to do it. By doing this, you can save money, as well as time. In fact, just about anyone can fix a minor ding in a windshield with a little time and the right products and tools. You may be tempted to leave the small scratches if they do not seem to affect your vision. However, the more scratches that build up, the greater glare that will be produced from reflecting headlights during night driving. The sun can also cause a blinding glare if there are enough scratches. This can make for dangerous driving conditions, so it is important to fix scratches as they happen.
Read more: Removing Minor Scratches From a Windshield | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/how-does_4810495_removing-minor-scratches-windshield.html#ixzz1H9b65Tch
#3
03-20-2011, 10:30 AM
How to Remove Scratches From a Glass Windshield
Scratches can be removed from glass windshields.
Windshield wipers, ice scrapers, dirt and other abrasives can scratch windshield glass, causing a windshield to appear dingy. Deep scratches can ruin the appearance of the car and may not be completely removable. However, deep scratches can be blended to appear less visible. Surface scratches are less noticeable than deep scratches, and can be buffed out until the windshield is restored to its original condition.
Difficulty:ModerateInstructions
things you'll need:
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Scratches can be removed from glass windshields.
Windshield wipers, ice scrapers, dirt and other abrasives can scratch windshield glass, causing a windshield to appear dingy. Deep scratches can ruin the appearance of the car and may not be completely removable. However, deep scratches can be blended to appear less visible. Surface scratches are less noticeable than deep scratches, and can be buffed out until the windshield is restored to its original condition.
Difficulty:Moderate
things you'll need:
- Masking tape
- Jeweler's rouge
- Lamb's wool buffing pad
- 4 tbsp. ammonia
- 1 gallon water
- Bucket
- Sponge
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- 1 Place masking tape around the scratched section of the glass. The tape will allow you to know exactly how big the scratch is, and focus on the area of the windshield you need to repair.
- 2 Rub a jeweler's rouge lightly over the scratch. While you are applying the jeweler's rouge, rub a lamb's wool buffing pad in circular motions over the scratch. Use the least abrasive grade of jeweler's rouge, to prevent causing more scratches.
- 3 Continue rubbing the jeweler's rouge and lamb's wool buffing pad over the scratch, until the scratch is gone.
- 4 Mix 4 tbsp. of ammonia and 1 gallon of water in a bucket.
- 5 Dip a sponge into the bucket, and wipe the sponge over the windshield. The solution will rinse off the residue from the jeweler's rouge.
- 1 Place masking tape around the scratched section of the glass. The tape will allow you to know exactly how big the scratch is, and focus on the area of the windshield you need to repair.
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