windshield has lots of dots on a sunny day

slingxshot · 01-01-2012, 04:15 PM

I need to some how polish it. It is extremely annoying especially when the sun comes through and I see thousands of them.

Any tips on a product I could get to get them out?

Thanks!

PINeely · 01-01-2012, 04:18 PM

Clay may remove some of it but whatever it doesnt get off will be small stone chips. You'll have to resurface the glass to remove these. Look into Diamondite glass products as they make a resurfacing kit with all that you need if you have a buffer.

335iSSA · 01-01-2012, 05:19 PM

I have this too, I think that BMW glass is softer than other manufacturers? I've lived with it for about 3 years and it's really only a problem in very bright light.

slingxshot · 01-01-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iSSA

I have this too, I think that BMW glass is softer than other manufacturers? I've lived with it for about 3 years and it's really only a problem in very bright light.

Uhh.. well anyway I called my insurance company, I have full glass coverage with no deductible. They seem to have no problem changing it... so they going to change it tomorrow.

Bimmer84 · 01-01-2012, 05:57 PM

That's a good insurance company!

gary88 · 01-01-2012, 06:20 PM

It's normal, my windshield looks like the surface of the moon in direct sunlight.

335iSSA · 01-01-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slingxshot

Uhh.. well anyway

Huh?

GoRomeo · 01-01-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

Clay may remove some of it but whatever it doesnt get off will be small stone chips. You'll have to resurface the glass to remove these. Look into Diamondite glass products as they make a resurfacing kit with all that you need if you have a buffer.

Me too. Same issue. Its not that big of a deal but nothing like having a spotless windshield. I will look into it. I need to do my windshield and also re surface my headlights. After that i am set to a STILL great looking 330i!!

chromisdesigns · 01-01-2012, 10:52 PM

of course, none of US would ever do this, but...you could whack it with a rock and then let your insurance replace it with brand new, crystal clear OEM glass...but it would just look the same again in a couple years anyway!

Or find a gravel quarry and spend some time tailgating their trucks -- you would probably get lucky after a while.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-01-2012, 11:24 PM

Then have a new windshield put in, and run the risk of leaks.
Uhh...no thanks.

bbbuzzy · 01-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Your windshield is "pitted" after many miles of driving (highway?). Replacing it solves your problem. Use a recommended glass shop that is used to working on e90's. I did this 2.5 yrs ago and it's been fine. No more blinding glare and no leaks. Get it done.

Glim · 01-02-2012, 02:58 AM

I wonder if there is a north American version of our windshields?

Mine had hundreds of pits, replaced it with OEM glass and it is pitting again. Something to do with European pedestrian safety/softer impact glass.

Will look for a north American made windshield next time and see if there is a difference as it isn't pedestrian friendly.

slingxshot · 01-02-2012, 10:01 AM

They just replaced it. Looks really good. I had it replaced on my subaru from basketball damage. Never had problems or leaks.

slingxshot · 01-02-2012, 06:13 PM

well windshield is looking good now.. how it should be

apc3libras · 01-02-2012, 08:32 PM

I have this issue too. I'm gonna try the clay bar approach and see what happens.

ccraig13 · 01-02-2012, 08:46 PM

Mine is AWEFUL. I clayed it and it didn't do anything. Most people say polishing might be too difficult.

edirtaynine · 01-02-2012, 10:06 PM

put clear bra over it. lol

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-02-2012, 10:11 PM

Get back to us in about two years bro lol...
So did you replace it with OEM glass, or "American" glass?

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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1086 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Clay may remove some of it but whatever it doesnt get off will be small stone chips. You'll have to resurface the glass to remove these. Look into Diamondite glass products as they make a resurfacing kit with all that you need if you have a buffer.
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335iSSA Captain 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 07' E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD iTrader: (10)	I have this too, I think that BMW glass is softer than other manufacturers? I've lived with it for about 3 years and it's really only a problem in very bright light.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	of course, none of US would ever do this, but...you could whack it with a rock and then let your insurance replace it with brand new, crystal clear OEM glass...but it would just look the same again in a couple years anyway! Or find a gravel quarry and spend some time tailgating their trucks -- you would probably get lucky after a while.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Then have a new windshield put in, and run the risk of leaks. Uhh...no thanks.
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bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	Your windshield is "pitted" after many miles of driving (highway?). Replacing it solves your problem. Use a recommended glass shop that is used to working on e90's. I did this 2.5 yrs ago and it's been fine. No more blinding glare and no leaks. Get it done. __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	I wonder if there is a north American version of our windshields? Mine had hundreds of pits, replaced it with OEM glass and it is pitting again. Something to do with European pedestrian safety/softer impact glass. Will look for a north American made windshield next time and see if there is a difference as it isn't pedestrian friendly.
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slingxshot Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 528i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long island iTrader: (0)	They just replaced it. Looks really good. I had it replaced on my subaru from basketball damage. Never had problems or leaks.
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slingxshot Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 528i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long island iTrader: (0)	well windshield is looking good now.. how it should be Attached Images
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	I have this issue too. I'm gonna try the clay bar approach and see what happens. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Mine is AWEFUL. I clayed it and it didn't do anything. Most people say polishing might be too difficult. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	put clear bra over it. lol
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Get back to us in about two years bro lol... So did you replace it with OEM glass, or "American" glass?
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