How to deal with small pits on car glass that cannot be wiped off?

[SanSerenity]

If there are dense small pits on the car glass, they can be treated through glass polishing. Below is a detailed introduction to car polishing: 1. Meaning: Car polishing is a process in car beauty where the car is polished before waxing, sealing, or coating. 2. Precautions: Before using sandpaper on the car, the entire vehicle should be washed with a paint cleaner that has strong stain-removing power. When using the cleaner, avoid particles and dust causing new scratches during the grinding process. For defects such as coarse particles, fine sandpaper marks, or flow marks on the paint surface, use 600~1000 grit sandpaper soaked in water and wrapped around a small rubber block to gently grind the surface until it is smooth before polishing.

[DeElias]

I also had these tiny pits on my car glass before, and tried many methods to fix them. They were mainly shallow dents caused by small stones hitting the glass during long highway drives, and spots formed by dried tree sap. For DIY solutions, first try cleaning with a polishing wax—the kind you can buy at supermarkets for around ten bucks. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to use glass polish with a foam pad and slowly buff it out. Last time, I spent half an hour with a polisher to get it clean, but be careful not to over-polish and weaken the glass. For extremely stubborn pits, it’s best to visit a professional glass repair shop—they can directly fill the small dents, and the results are excellent.

[CoreyAnn]

As a long-distance driver, I think these pitted spots should be handled in two scenarios: For ordinary stains, use professional glass cleaner with a magic eraser, and rub firmly several times in one direction—they usually come off. For impact-induced pits, a specialized glass polishing kit is required: First, gently sand the area smooth with fine sandpaper, then apply resin filler, and finish with polishing. There was a particularly deep pit on my own car that became almost invisible after this repair. Prevention is also crucial—regularly apply glass coating agents and avoid parking under trees or near construction areas.

[DanielaAnn]

To deal with small pits on car glass, first identify the type. For oil stains, use dish soap mixed with warm water and wipe in circles with a soft cloth—this usually solves the problem. For mineral deposits, soak with an acidic cleaner before wiping. The most troublesome are shallow scratch-like pits, which require specialized glass restoration paste and a mechanical polisher. Last week, a client had this issue—we first leveled the surface with 2000-grit sandpaper and then applied a fine polishing compound. The entire process took about 20 minutes. After polishing, the glass became crystal clear like new, crucially restoring clear visibility for night driving—this is not something to take lightly.