'55 2nd Series Glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Krumenauer · 08-04-2016, 01:59 PM

I am restoring a '55 2nd series and have replaced the windshield but re-used the original large back window (deluxe cab truck). Naturally, there are scratches and abrasions from a life time of junk being carelessly thrown into the box. Are there any good products for hiding or repairing these scratches?

Rude Dude · 08-04-2016, 03:02 PM

I have used turtle wax rubbing compound the brown stuff and a drill with a buffer wheel. Go easy on pressure add some water and you will surprised how many scratches come out it wont take deep scratches but most light ones will come out.

Krumenauer · 08-04-2016, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the help.

mr48chev · 08-04-2016, 07:41 PM

Griots Garage products are usually pretty good. They cater to the sporty car brigade for the most part so we don't usually see them on truck or hot rod sites or Magazines.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/categor...tic+liquids.do

Krumenauer · 08-05-2016, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the additional info.

mr48chev · 08-05-2016, 12:22 PM

I've been going to try that stuff on my ot daily as the windshield looks like it got sandblasted at one time. Or the previous owner followed someone too close for a lot of miles during road construction.

08-04-2016, 01:59 PM	#1
Krumenauer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holmen,WI Posts: 22	'55 2nd Series Glass I am restoring a '55 2nd series and have replaced the windshield but re-used the original large back window (deluxe cab truck). Naturally, there are scratches and abrasions from a life time of junk being carelessly thrown into the box. Are there any good products for hiding or repairing these scratches?

08-04-2016, 03:02 PM	#2
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: '55 2nd Series Glass I have used turtle wax rubbing compound the brown stuff and a drill with a buffer wheel. Go easy on pressure add some water and you will surprised how many scratches come out it wont take deep scratches but most light ones will come out. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-04-2016, 04:45 PM	#3
Krumenauer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holmen,WI Posts: 22	Re: '55 2nd Series Glass Thanks for the help.

08-04-2016, 07:41 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,345	Re: '55 2nd Series Glass Griots Garage products are usually pretty good. They cater to the sporty car brigade for the most part so we don't usually see them on truck or hot rod sites or Magazines. https://www.griotsgarage.com/categor...tic+liquids.do __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-05-2016, 08:48 AM	#5
Krumenauer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holmen,WI Posts: 22	Re: '55 2nd Series Glass Thanks for the additional info.

08-05-2016, 12:22 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,345	Re: '55 2nd Series Glass I've been going to try that stuff on my ot daily as the windshield looks like it got sandblasted at one time. Or the previous owner followed someone too close for a lot of miles during road construction. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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