Scratches on Window!

Swain · May 8, 2004, 4:50am

Hey, on my Integra, there is alot of scratches on the outsides of the side windows, I think there may be something inside the door panels (rocks, sand etc.) that are causing these…have any of you had problems like this? What did you do to stop it from scratching even more? And how can I get rid of the scratches? Thanks alot

system · May 8, 2004, 5:53pm

Me Too!

The drivers window is scratched to shit. I’m gonna just replace the glass eventualy. Sucks.

inkedup · May 8, 2004, 11:09pm

same here

NFULFX · May 8, 2004, 11:33pm

The only thing that contacts the window is the rubber at the top of the door. Roll the window all the way down, take a cloth, wrap it around your finger and dab the finger with water/alcohol. Then run your finger along the inside of this seal.

I did this to remove smudges that always appeared when I rolled my window down. Hope it helps.

Swain · May 9, 2004, 3:22am

Thanks, I’ll try that tomorrow, and maybe try and put this 5% tint on my windows…is that a relatively easy job for a 16 year old to do? I’ve never tried before, and only spent like 30 dollars on the tint so I figure I have nothing to lose, any pro tips on how to make it turn out good though? Thanks for the help

latin_racer · May 9, 2004, 6:54pm

:search: You can find all that info.

2ndJenn · May 9, 2004, 8:09pm

I’m going to have to correct you on this one. There are guides on the door frame that rest against the door glass. They have 1/4 brushes on them. Sand and dirt gets stuck in the brushes. Every time you raise or lower your glass the sand grinds into the glass causing the scraches. Have you ever noticed that the scratches go in a straight verticle line?

Swain · May 10, 2004, 1:03am

Dammit haha, umm could anyone give me a brief discription of how to get to the window when the door panel is off? Theres a lot of nuts and bolts and I don’t wanna have the glass fall out and smash on me. Thanks

2ndJenn · May 10, 2004, 1:32am

If you are removing the window, Remove teh stoppers on the top of the door frame 90 Degree fittings with black rubber stoppers. Then loosen the 2 10MM bolts on the bottom of the glass (they are on the metal slide on the window mechanism). don’t remove the nuts or the glass can fall. grab the top of the glass and slide it free from the metal rail. Pull the glass out.

Swain · May 10, 2004, 1:57am

Alright, thanks alot. I think I’m going to try that when I get home from school tomorrow, hopefully everything will go well

inkedup · May 10, 2004, 5:24am

Scratches are definetly in a straight line.

I guess ill take my door panels off and try to clean those brushes.

crazy_seaman · September 8, 2004, 5:11pm

i dont have smudges i have something that looks like someone carved into the window, its never been a problem but now i want tints and its going to be white…can someone tell me a product or something to at leest get the white out so i can tint my windows

system · September 8, 2004, 5:46pm

Pro tip: Use a solution of about 1 qt water, 1-2 tsp dish liquid, cap full of rubbing alchohol. Spray solution and use a flat razor blade to get all the junk off. Then spray and squeegee. You get a real smooth, sparkly window for tinting.

If this doesn’t take off the white, you may as well be looking for a new window 'cuz the other options aren’t nearly as cheap.

system · September 8, 2004, 6:16pm

here’s the acura TSB…

FRONT DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES - CONTAMINATED FIBER PADS 91-004

1990 Acura Integra
For Acura Integra

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

VERTICAL SCRATCHES ON FRONT DOOR GLASS
Model(s): 1990-91 Acura Integra
Group: Body & Frame
Bulletin No.: 91-004
Date: February 11, 1991
Symptom: Vertical Scratches on Front Door Glass

SYMPTOM
The front door glass is scratched vertically in two places, in line
with the glass stabilizer pads.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The fiber pads on the outer glass stabilizers contaminated with dirt
or other grit.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1990 Integra 3-door through JH4DA9…LS071062
1990-91 Integra 4-door through JH4DB1 …MS000012

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the scratched door glass and install the new-type outer
glass stabilizers listed under PARTS INFORMATION TABLE.

Remove the door glass.
Replace the original outer glass stabilizers with the new-type
stabilizers. See Fig. 1.
Install a new door glass and reassemble the door.

PARTS INFORMATION TABLE

Part Name Part Number

3-Door
Outer Glass Stabilizer … 72411-SK7-003
(two per door)
Door Glass Assembly
(Right) … 73300-SK7-0000
(Left) … 73350-SK7-0000

4-door:
Outer Glass Stabilizer … 72411-SK8-023
(one per door)
Door Glass Assembly
(Right front)… 73300-SK8-0000
(Left front)… 73350-SK8-0000