I’ll call my maintenance guy up and tell him I’m not the only one with scratches in their glass.
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I have several very noticeable scratches in my tailgate glass. They don't seem to be cracks going through.
I have no idea how they got there, but glass doesn't scratch easily like this. So what is Ford using for their tailgate glass that could be scratching like this.
The only thing I can possibly think of is ice scraper in the winter, but a plastic blade shouldn't do that, and I can't think of any times I've actually scraped the rear glass (usually just defrost and sweep off).
Wondering if anybody else has found the tailgate glass scratches really easily?
I have some very fine scratches on mine as well and only owned it since the end of January, and I’ve never had scratches on my other vehicles I’ve had for years. I definitely wonder about them myself.I have several very noticeable scratches in my tailgate glass. They don't seem to be cracks going through.
I have no idea how they got there, but glass doesn't scratch easily like this. So what is Ford using for their tailgate glass that could be scratching like this.
The only thing I can possibly think of is ice scraper in the winter, but a plastic blade shouldn't do that, and I can't think of any times I've actually scraped the rear glass (usually just defrost and sweep off).
Wondering if anybody else has found the tailgate glass scratches really easily?
These are just a couple that are pretty deep. There’s several mini ones, but my window is dirty so you won’t be able to see them well.
What year is your’s jw? I’m trying to see if it’s a 2022 model year issue or not.
2023 ordered last Fall
Oh ok, I’m still wondering if it’s a factory problem or not.
It’s a valid question. I’ve never had scratches on other vehicles as I mentioned prior. My last VW SUV was 8 years old. It’s frustrating for sure. Mine are small and insignificant but given I haven’t even been through a whole year or winter yet, a bit worrisome
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Cutting board glass is different from automotive safety glass.
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You missed the point... which is that glass doesn't scratch easily - that's why glass plates, or glasses, bridges, stairs etc aren't all scratched up with deep scratches.
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I'm in agreement with you that some glass items don't scratch easily. But I believe (could be wrong) that automotive safety glass differs than glass that is used for what you mentioned, which may be why some are experiencing this window scratching.
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Side and rear windows are usually made with tempered glass, which is quite hard. You need something really hard and pointy to scratch tempered glass. I wonder if Ford uses a coating for the tint on the rear window, and that the scratches are in the coating, not the glass?
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This makes sense...Going off to Google it.
UPDATE:
Found several different scratch items about tempered glass.
One subject states: "in simple terms, that means when the glass is more tempered, it often scratches more easily.
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Tempered glass resists scratches from sharp objects. Although the perfectly tempered glass is more resistant to scratches it should be treated with care.
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What is the weakness of tempered glass?
Although it is much stronger than conventional glass, when tempered glass does break it will completely shatter. This leaves you even more vulnerable to forced entry since criminals are so easily able to gain access by damaging just one piece of glass.
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Why does tempered glass scratch?
What Causes Scratches In Tempered Glass? Most scratches in tempered glass are caused by fabricating debris. It is a manufacturing defect that results in low-quality tempered glass and increases the likelihood of scratching the surface
And this:
Can scratches be removed from tempered glass?
Apply a small amount of whitening toothpaste, which is slightly more abrasive than regular toothpaste, to a soft, clean cloth. Then, buff the scratched glass in small circular motions. The grit in the toothpaste is enough to remove small scratches from tempered glass.
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I believe tempered glass used for automotive windows is not the same as other kinds of tempered glass. More here.
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Found this part of the article interesting:
In addition to the strength the heating process also makes the surface of the glass highly resistant to scratches.
Perhaps it was not heated enough during the creation of the glass. A pandemic issue?
Everything faulty these days seems to be blamed on the pandemic.
In addition to the strength the heating process also makes the surface of the glass highly resistant to scratches.
Perhaps it was not heated enough during the creation of the glass. A pandemic issue?
Everything faulty these days seems to be blamed on the pandemic.
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