Scratched windshield

[lahanko]

Upon delivery of my 02 truck (3 weeks ago) I notice a hair line scratch on the left side of the windshield while driving home.

The scratch is about 6 inches long and really fine but is definitely noticeable while driving into the sun.

The scratch is far enough to the left as to not interfere with my driving and does not really present a major problem, with me.

The dealer said he will replace the windshield, no problem. I said lets try and have it buffed out instead.

I do not really want to pull the windshield and disturb the factory seal, it probably would never be the same.

Comments???

[MountaineerTom]

I think I would try buffing it out first for the reasons you mentioned.  Maybe you could ask them if they will still replace the windshield if buffing it doesn't work.

[EDZ Z71]

It should definately be no skin off their back to buff the window. Beats the heck out of having to pull a windshield. That should be a no brainer for them.

[mblrds]

Quote from EDZ Z71, posted on Oct. 06 2001,11:51

That should be a no brainer for them.

 

We're talking about the service centers on the dealers lot, right?

[Guest Friz]

Something you could try yourself is Rain-X.

I have some stone chips and general deterioration to my windshield, but Rain-X will fill the small imperfections. I can really tell the difference when I'm driving into the sun.

[Stepside Z]

I would try the buff befor replacement route myself. If the windshield does need to be replaced then chances are the dealer will send it to a glass shop. In that case you will probibly get a quality job.

[lahanko]

Dealer said what ever I want to do is okay by him.

They do not do glass work so what ever is done will be done by a glass shop.  The dealer did say, if I go for the new windshield he would get one from GM, it would probably be a better windshield.