This week, Reena’s tip addresses a viewer question:

Original Email:

I have some scratches on the windshield of my truck. What can I do to get rid of them?

Thanking you in advance, Wally

Great question Wally!

Your best bet is to take the windshield into a windshield repair specialist. However, if you want to tackle the problem at home, apply a rubbing compound such as 3M or Sickens with a clean, soft cloth. Crest toothpaste or jeweller’s rouge (polishing cream) is also an option for minor scratches. An automotive car wax such as Turtle Wax or a paste wax is another option, but test everything on an inconspicuous area first so that the window doesn’t become hazy. Keep in mind that these solutions are for small scratches only. Have a great summer!

All solutions are to be used at the risk of the user.

Reena Nerbas is the author of the two National Best Sellers, “Household Solutions 1 with Substitutions & Household Solutions 2 with Kitchen Secrets,” available in stores across Canada. Reena is a columnist and Home Economist in a lab coat (and she’s not afraid to use it). She can be heard on CBC radio programs across Canada.

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