Q: My windshield has a black mark because my wiper blade was stolen and I operated the wiper without the blade; how can I remove this
My windshield has a black mark because my wiper blade was stolen and I operated the wiper without the blade; how can I remove this mark?
You can use a mild polish like a toothpaste that will clean the glass without scratching the glass. Use it with small circular motion to polish off the marks.
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