The windshield on my 2008 S550 is a bit pitted due to road debris.
Is there a recommended substance/polish that I can use to hand polish the windshield?

Thanks

 

Break it. Have the insurance replace a new one for you. And its free.lol

 

Thanks, I was looking for a less destructive way.

 

Get Caught, Then done for Fraud ; Yah right !!

 

It was just a joke.

 

Trouble is ,The Insurance Company's ; Don't,

Remember; Big Brother is Watching;

 

I have nothing to worry. They can watch all they want.

 

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Safelite has some special resin that they used to fix small windshield cracks,instead of replacing the actual windshield. Maybe you can contact them and see if that can be used?

 

If its not to Bad, You can try Jewel'ers Rouge
Or even Toothpaste ! With some Very Fine Steel-wool !

 

The insurance company will pay without deductible,unfortunately like I found out ,when you switch insurance it's in your record and you pay a higher premium.

 

I would check with a glass repair company before you use any abrasive polish.

As I understand windshield pits are repaired by filling them with a resin that has the same refractive index as the windshield glass, so the pits seem to disappear.

On a previous vehicle I had pits fixed that were in my line of sight and would fail inspection, a mobile repair unit came out and filled the holes which became invisible for the inspection. There may be some additional issues with any advanced windshield treatments on these vehicles, but an installer/repair company should know.

As for insurance coverage your policy may give you a "free repair" but you may still find it affects your claim-free status in the future, so ask your insurance company or better still your broker for details. I am never sure if by asking an insurance company about a possible claim they increase your risk anyway!

Let us know what you choose.

BTW I have a couple of pits in my S Class windscreen from passing trucks but they have not affected my inspection and are not in line of sight.