Hey guys hope you are all doing great, I need some advice. My Lexus ES350 2009 has too many scratches in Windshield both Front and Rear, can you guide me which option is better Polishing it or replacing it.
If I have to replace will Aftermarket Windshield be okay?

Scratches are not deep I can't feel it with my fingernails.




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Thanks in advance.

 

Rear glass is tempered and basically impossible to polish it can be done but there is a risk of the glass shattering. Front scratches will come out via cerium oxide but the job is insanely messy and time consuming it's something you do when a windshield is no longer available new. Glass polish products are designed to remove very minor defects and water spots not scratching to that extent.


Never use an ice scraper.

 

Thanks for answering.
So it's better to replace right?

 

Yes for sure unless you like spending hours polishing glass.

 

Actually the polishing can be done in half the price there is a shop who is saying he can do it and it will take 4 hours minimum, getting new Front and rear glass will cost me twice as much that's why I am little confuse.

 

Does this person have examples of their work? I'd consider this if the windshield is not pitted.