any of you do auto glass for a living... had an issue with a tint installer scratching my glass with a razor when cutting tint.. 

he has offered to replace the glass.. big box safelite is looking for almost $900 for two windows... 

 

just wanted to throw this out there to see if any of you guys did it.. I am pretty far from NJ but for the right deal might consider the trip....

 

I am only going out of my way because it was a genuine accident on his part.. and he is a pretty nice guy.. 

this is the quote I have so far.. 

 

car is a 2010 VW GTI

Quote breakdown:

Back glass green tint heated glass glass, solar, antenna, $464.16

Passenger rear quarter glass green tint solar, passenger side, $430.79

 

 

 

thanks... 

Vlad, How bad is the scratch and where is it located on the window?  I ask because it is possible to polish glass to remove light to moderate surface scratches. 

 

If it's in an area accessible by d/a or rotary machine, then likely polishing it out could save you some hassle and money. 

Do not go with big chain stores. Total price gouge. And why do they always ask "will this be an insurance claim or private payment?". I said "why does it matter?"

 

There are always loads of private guys that do the work half the price of the franchise guys

 

That's my experience with this situation

Vlad, How bad is the scratch and where is it located on the window?  I ask because it is possible to polish glass to remove light to moderate surface scratches. 

 

If it's in an area accessible by d/a or rotary machine, then likely polishing it out could save you some hassle and money. 

 

 

it is in a place that is easily accessible.. I read a little on polishing it out but my nail can catch on it.. so supposedly that is pretty deep..  

it is in a place that is easily accessible.. I read a little on polishing it out but my nail can catch on it.. so supposedly that is pretty deep..

Can't hurt to try.

Give polishing a shot,

 

The good thing about polishing glass is that you don't really have to worry about thickness; for example, polishing clear-coat or paint, so you can afford to be pretty aggressive without really worrying about causing more damage.   Likely your thumbnail is catching on the glass that's been displaced by the blade, so chances are the scratch isn't really that deep.  Without seeing it in person it's hard to actually guess at it.  I will tell you though, that if you were going to replace it anyway, take it to a local detailer and let them have a go at it.   I, like most reputable places would (should) charge you nothing to try and very minimal if it worked.   Good luck Vlad

Dude, if the scratches are cosmetic only, take the money and run!