vanko25 70 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 Hi all, I got my 63 reg 86 for almost 3 months now. When I got it I saw there are some chips here and there which is normal-ish for 3 year old car but today I drove in sunny weather and think they are getting more? I just took a good look and they are definitely small scratches. I only use autoglym screenshash and got brand new denso wiper blades. Do you think it will be covered under the warranty? It is not normal to get scratched that easy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 I'd be very supprised if they entertained a claim most probably say some abrasive item got on your screen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 I'm not sure what you're asking here? Are you asking if polishing a windscreen will help (which is what I gathered from the title) or whether it's covered under warranty? The answers to the above are possibly and no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_m 2 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 As above. I'd say you have zero chance of getting that changed. My screen is marked/scratched lightly also. I blame the previous owner scrubbing a dirty windscreen with a dirty sponge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 Zero chance of warranty covering it. All windscreens get little scratches, mine has loads plus a few chips. I'd say don't worry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanko25 70 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks all for the replies! I was asking if polishing will cover the small ones at least. I drive on A45 everyday and there is a rough patch where the tarmac is disintegrating and yeah.. Will look at replacement probably some point after new year. Guess I see most of you on the 27th! If not Merry Christmas to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 You can get the glass polished which may be more cost effective than having it replacement. It may be worth looking into companies which can do it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_E 3 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Interesting you mention this, I've never had a car with such a scratched windscreen! I'm not sure what glass Toyota use or how its laminated/protected but it seems to attract scratches like no other! Also smears and watermarks are terrible. I've tried various polishes and RainX type products with no luck. Let me know if you find something that makes it better! I'm actually looking forward to it cracking so I have a good excuse to replace it LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Probably famous last words, but my windscreen is still excellent. North of 55k miles and over four years old. I'm a bit anal about keeping glass and wipers clean and in good condition. I think problems start when dirt is allowed to build up on the blades and then scraped across the screen. I keep the blades clean and replace them regularly - on third set I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igi 28 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 I have to admit I haven't noticed any scratching but the glass definitely seemed to smear a lot when I first picked the car up. I'd prioritise making sure you have decent screenwash and use it generously on each swipe to keep your wipers clean especially in the winter season. I personally treat all my cars with a thorough glass polish and then Gtechniq G1 coating on all glass and wipers and since have had no problems with smearing or scratching. Then again GT is my weekend warrior and she gets washed every weekend too so I haven't got a lot to support my claims... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Funnily enough I noticed this today on mine. A lot of light scratches. Not aligned with the wipers so must have been during washing somewhere. Bit annoying. Never noticed it on other cars I've owned. Wonder if it's more noticeable cause of angle of screen versus sun (or something...) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kacpr 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 Somebody suggested to me that the best option is to make a glass claim on your insurance, as that doesn't affect your premiums and have a specialist company take care of that. But I don't think I trust some company like Autoglass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
