windshield polishing?

My windshield has a few scratches in it (from a bad wiper?) and it pretty well sandblasted. Can windshields be polished to remove the small pits and slight scratches?
If not, how much is a replacement windshield running for a 01 Jetta?

thanks,
Bill

Polishing can help but it's not going to do a thing for pitting. In reality, I think replacement is the best solution if it's hard for you to see at night.

I'll betcha that since no one has heard of windshield polishing, then it is illegal for 2 reasons: 1) windshield thickness and strength would be compromised and 2) optical distortions would be introduced.

Just call your insurance company and see what it would take.

Actually, I'm not so sure that thickness or distortions would be an issue. It's the sheer ammount of time involved. I polished some fog/driving lights on a Porsche once... about 10sq/in per, and it took several days of spare time infront of the TV to get them finished.

I just pay the $250 to replace the window (through USAA, that's my negotiated rate for Any windshield).

Of course, if somehow, one day you went to your car and saw a sizeable break in the windshield (could someone have thrown a rock at it?!), your insurance company would most likely pay for a replacement.