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      05-16-2012, 01:45 AM   #1
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Drops from a tree on to windshield

I parked my car under a tree and got sticky substance dropped on to the windshield. I cleaned it with water but at one place I just scraped it with my nail. The glue like substance was hard and left a white tiny hole like mark/ dent on the windshield. It looks white compared to the entire windshield. Though it's a very small dot but irritates my eyes.

Did I spoil the coating on the windshield at that point? Can it be easily repaired? Any suggestions plz.

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      05-16-2012, 06:44 AM   #2
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Is it tree sap or an actual chip?
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It's tree sap or juices from the flowers. No chips positively.

Is there a coating on windscreen that got peeled off during this thick hardened substance removal?
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Doubt if any layer is on top, usually PVB layer between glass. Heat it with a hair dryer to see if you can remove it. Clay bar may also take care of it.
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A bit of "goo gone" on a paper tower will do the trick.
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