Scratched Side Windows = Common?
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Scratched Side Windows = Common?
I've recently noticed that both my passenger and driver windows on my 96' LX Coupe are horribly scratched along where they slide against the stabilizers. My windows are really bad now. My friend bought a 97' L Coupe yesterday and his driver window is scratched the same way. Anyone else have problems? Seems like a design flaw on Subaru's behalf....but it's too late now! Anyone have any luck removing scratched glass?!
i'm glad i don't have this problem
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I got the window adjusted when under warranty and it helped. They always will have the scratches but less if done right. I also use this cleaner called Bon Ami on the glass. It is the best glass cleaner hands down it's at the grocery store by the Ajax. It is a dry cleaner like Ajax but does not scratch you window and get the thing looking great. Use lots of water.
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I dont think you can repair scratched glass short of replacing it! You can get rid of minor pits in your glass but scratches are a lost cause, because you'll end up making it worse.
After reading your post, I looked at my car and three others that I know of and none of them have the problem you described.
After reading your post, I looked at my car and three others that I know of and none of them have the problem you described.
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Ive got the scratches on both sides also (98OBS) 
The scratches are on the outside, so it wouldn't affect the tint, but the idea of paying to tint scratched windows seems pointless to me. = no tint for me
The scratches are on the outside, so it wouldn't affect the tint, but the idea of paying to tint scratched windows seems pointless to me. = no tint for me
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I'm still planning on tinting mine, why is it pointless?
Thats what it looks like, sorry hard to takes pics of glass...on both windows in two separate spots (where the window guides are) sucks...but what can you do? Cerium oxide?Cerium Oxide used on scratched glass
Thats what it looks like, sorry hard to takes pics of glass...on both windows in two separate spots (where the window guides are) sucks...but what can you do? Cerium oxide?Cerium Oxide used on scratched glass
Last edited by motoracr22; Apr 22, 2004 at 06:51 PM.
Damn motoracr that is really scratched! Tint will not adhere to the surface very well since it's not totally flat and you will have a hard time getting all the bubbles worked out. 
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I have the same problem on my '01 RS. Both the driver side and passenger side are scored from the window guides.
One other thing, I have tinted windows and since the tint goes on the inside of the winodw you should have no problem getting it put on.
One other thing, I have tinted windows and since the tint goes on the inside of the winodw you should have no problem getting it put on.