Should I Fix a Pitted Windshield?

Unfortunately, there is no surefire repair solution for windshield pitting or worn glass. Your best option, and perhaps the only solution, is to replace the entire windshield. If the pits are minor or just starting to form, the glass can be smoothed over.

Can a pitted windshield be repaired?

The only way to correct a badly pitted windshield is to replace it. ... If a windshield is not pitted but has minor cracks, holes or scratches, it often can be repaired. Several systems offered by franchise glass dealers can fuse cracks so that they are nearly invisible.

How do you get rid of pitted windshield?

How to Fix a Pitted Windshield
  1. Scrub the windshield with a nylon-bristle brush. Use a liquid dish soap. ...
  2. Put on the safety glasses and gloves. ...
  3. Scrub the area with a brush and liquid dish soap again to remove the used compound and clean the pitted areas.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.