Windshield Pitting Repair: The Invisible Glare Problem

If sunset turns your windshield into a haze of halos and starbursts, you’re likely dealing with pitting—thousands of tiny surface impacts that scatter light. Windshield pitting repair isn’t about filling one crack; it’s about deciding when surface wear crosses from annoying to unsafe.

What Causes The Haze (And Why It’s Worse At Night)

Highways, construction zones, and desert grit act like a slow sandblast on glass. Over time, micro-craters form across the surface. In bright sun, rain, or oncoming headlights, those pits scatter light and reduce contrast. If you drive at dawn or dusk—or through monsoon dust—the glare fatigue adds up quickly.

When Windshield Pitting Repair Makes Sense

Light pitting is mostly a cosmetic issue. You’ll notice a little extra sparkle in certain angles, but daytime visibility stays usable. Once glare makes you squint at night, miss details in rain, or feel “foggy” even after a fresh clean, it’s moved into the safety zone. Modern driver-assist cameras (ADAS) also rely on clear optics; heavy pitting can interfere with their view.

Can You Polish It, Or Should You Replace?

Glass polishing can help very light haze in small areas, but there’s risk: remove too much material and you introduce optical distortion. Whole-windshield resurfacing sounds appealing, yet keeping the optics true across the entire pane is difficult. For moderate to heavy wear, replacement is the reliable fix—especially if you commute into low sun or drive at night often. If your vehicle uses ADAS, plan on post-replacement calibration so features perform correctly.

Windshield Pitting – Quick Reality Check (And Prevention)

Step a few feet in front of the car and rock side to side under a shop light or the sun. If the glass “sparkles” in bands, pitting is widespread. Prevention is simple: replace wiper blades before they drag grit, rinse dust before wiping, and leave extra space behind gravel trucks. These habits won’t erase pits, but they slow the next set from forming.

See clearly again—without the guesswork. Schedule a quick consult and we’ll assess severity, walk you through replace-vs-tolerate, and handle calibration if needed.