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Originally Posted by Arbud (Post 2450843)

My cars windshield has horrible streaks ground into it by the windshield wiper. Changed wiper blades but did not help at night especially in the rain. Asked my detail guy if he can do anything. He said in Florida All insurance companies will replace windshields like this for free and no deductible.
Well after 3 days and 90 minutes on hold Mrs. State Farm calls me and say they will not because it is wear and tear. So I have a call in to her to see if they will even pay after I pay the deductible. (900 Jaguar windscreen). We will se what this ...... says when she gets back to me.
Meanwhile if the answer is no, does anybody no how to get ground in wiper streaks off of windshields. Thanks, Bud

Use a slingshot with marble!

Florida law is notable for its provision regarding windshield repair and replacement. Florida Statute 627.7288 states that if you have comprehensive or combined additional insurance coverage, the deductible provisions of your policy do not apply to damage to the windshield.

There is no "wear and tear" exception. It's bogus.

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Originally Posted by Arbud (Post 2450843)

Answer to your question: the scratches and streaks from the wiper blade can be buffed out — carefully — with a powered buffer and the appropriate solution. It’s a messy job and one needs to be careful as taking too much glass off the windshield can distort the view through the windshield. I recently did this job to a car I was restoring. Came out near perfect removing rather deep scratches. Bonus was it also removed all the minor pits in that part of the windshield. Google the job for additional tips if you are up for it. Good luck!

Not that this completely relevant to the conversation but the reason it is recommended to replace a windshield with a crack or chip (which can turn into a crack) is not cosmetic, it's safety. A cracked windshield has less structural integrity.