![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 184
|
Pitted Windows
One of the many things that need attention on my truck is the door glass. It is pitted, not excessively, but it's annoying and very noticeable when the sun hits it just right. Is there any way to repair the glass or fill the little chips and pits? Is it worth the cost and time to do so? I know new glass is (relatively) cheap, but if I can get the old glass to look decent then I'd rather not go through the hassle of installing new windows.
This is just for the door glass. The windshield on the truck is fine, and so is the rear glass. Any thoughts? ![]()
__________________
Nick 1972 Chevrolet C10 Stepside |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,910
|
Re: Pitted Windows
There's nothing that's going to be a permanent fix, and even a temporary fix like filling them with resin is probably not going to be very satisfactory.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Posts: 2,177
|
Re: Pitted Windows
Quote:
http://www.eastwood.com/glass-polish...ches-5658.html
__________________
"Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,910
|
Re: Pitted Windows
Here's the deal on polishing:
First, it works much better with laminated glass than with tempered glass, because the surface of laminated glass is softer. Your door glass is tempered glass, so it doesn't polish up very well. A windshield is laminated glass, so it's a better candidate for polishing. Second, polishing is really slow work. You're going to have a lot of time into it for a result that you probably won't like. Third, polishing only removes the most minor surface imperfections. Wiper streaks may come out, but if you can catch it with a fingernail, it's not going to polish out. So, yes, polishing is an option, just not a very good one, in my humble opinion. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 184
|
Re: Pitted Windows
Thanks for the replies, guys. I was doing some reading on resin repairs for glass and it all pointed to the same result: it's only a temporary fix. These windows are beyond polishing. Looks like new glass is the best option, whenever I can fit them into the budget. Can anyone recommend the best place to get new quality windows?
__________________
Nick 1972 Chevrolet C10 Stepside |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ontario, California
Posts: 65
|
Re: Pitted Windows
Clearing overspray with gun cleaner or acetone can create those pits. it's better to use razorIblade and polish glass.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,237
|
Re: Pitted Windows
Quote:
__________________
Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hermiston, OR
Posts: 947
|
Re: Pitted Windows
New side glass won't set you back a whole bunch. Set it in the channel with urethane and avoid messing with the rubber channel.
__________________
Running in place gets you nowhere fast. -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Redmond, WA
Posts: 6,332
|
Re: Pitted Windows
I don't know what level of restoration this is for, but I'll say this:
On my "high end restoration" (not my truck, that's a mid-level at best) of my 2+2 we put in all new glass, all 6 pieces. Having new side glass, particularly with properly polished stainless trim, made it like new. Now when I walk up to other "no expense spared" restorations I almost choke from looking at their pitted and scratched glass. On an "even higher end" restoration you'd get the glass date coded, but I'm not that hardcore. My truck, fortunately, had almost perfect side glass, so I just kept it. Got lucky there! My point, I guess, is that it can make a big difference in the appearance of the truck if the rest of the truck is anywhere near up to that standard. Or if it's really scratched up, even on a regular truck it'll make it that much nicer. As people have noted polishing is a lot of work and can only do so much. It's also not cheap for materials, so new side glass can even be cost effective compared to polishing.
__________________
1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|