I have a 72 PA28-140 with a somewhat scratched windshield. Has anyone used a polishing product for removing scratches? Two products that I have found on the web are 'Scratch-Off' and 'C-KLEAR 707'. Any suggestions?
I've used the "Scratch Off" deluxe kit with good results. The kit cost about $65 from Aircraft Spruce, and I used a cordless electric drill on slow speed to spin the buffing pads. Spin them too fast and you get swirl marks that need further polishing to get rid of.
There is a product out there called FLITZ. It works to get that light scratch stuff out that really catches the sun. Not too good for deep ones, but deep ones leave distortion after repair.
Call Acme Plastics on Browertown Road in Totowa, NJ. A friend of mine had some compound he bought there and did my windshield...it came out great. I wish I knew the name of the product, but I'm sure if you call them they will know what it is...good luck
Try using Micro Mesh. You can buy this in a kit. It will remove small or deep scratches. The repair of deep scratches will have to be spread out over a larger area to prevent distortion. Also, you have to make sure you don't go below minimum windshield thickness.