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While it is a fairly resistant material, glass can still be scratched – especially glass
windows or doors. Fortunately, scratched glass doesn’t always necessitate a window
replacement. Depending on the size of the scratch, you might actually be able to
repair it yourself.

Here are the steps to take to remove scratches from glass. Ensure that you take the
care necessary when undertaking the following as wrong method and/or equipment
can lead to further scratches and/or damages.

Start from scratch

The rst step is to determine if you need to call a professional glazier or window/glass
company by assessing the depth of the scratch.

A glass scratch that can be felt with your ngernail is deep enough to warrant
professional care, especially if the scratch is on double glazing, as scratched double
glazing can lead to major damages. However, if your scratches are minor, some
common household products and a little elbow grease will have your glass looking
good as new.

Before trying any of these glass repair techniques, thoroughly wash the window or
glass surface that is needing repair. Once washed, allow the surface to dry
completely. Starting with clean glass will give you a far better result that trying to
repair a scratch on a dirt or dust ridden surface.

Get minty fresh scratch-free glass

The easiest glass repair method to try is toothpaste. That’s right – the regular paste
you use to clean your teeth can also remove minor scratches from glass. Standard
toothpaste, particularly if you have one containing baking soda, is especially effective
for glass repair.

Using a micro- bre or other clean and soft, lint-free cloth, rub a tiny amount of
toothpaste on the scratched area using a circular motion. Leave on for 30 seconds,
wipe off the excess, and inspect the area to determine if another application is
necessary.

Depending on the scratch, you may need to apply the toothpaste several times.
Once the scratch is rendered nearly invisible, wipe off the excess and clean the area
with a damp cloth, and polish with a dry cloth.

Bet on a baking soda solution

An alternative to toothpaste is to make a fairly thick paste of baking soda and water.
Using warm water, gently rub the paste on with a soft cloth in a circular motion. Use
gentle pressure, as baking soda may scratch certain glass surfaces.

Nail glass scratches with shine

If, for some reason, the scratch requires a more precise application, simply grabbing
a bottle of clear nail polish is your best bet. Use the applicator brush to apply a thin
layer along the scratch.
Try to use just enough to ll the scratch, but not so much that it is dripping
everywhere. Let the nail polish dry for an hour before taking a clean, lint free cloth
and nail polish remover to remove any excess.
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Double solutions for your double glazing

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If you are trying to remove scratches on double glazed windows, it may be harder to
do so. The two best things for double glazed glass is to polish with non-abrasive
solutions like iron oxide or cerium oxide until the scratch disappears.

If you have a large scratch which has removed glazing, you can ll the scratch with
resin. Before you do anything, contact your glass or glazing professional to get tailor
made advice on your speci c problem.

Give metal polish a try

For scratches that are a little harder to hide, grabbing a can of metal polish such as
Brasso may do the trick. When using a metal polisher, make sure to thoroughly clean
the area so no extra damage is done.

Using a cotton ball or clean micro bre cloth, lightly apply the polish, again using
circular motions over the scratch. Try to use the least amount possible, especially
with this method, as over application could exacerbate damage to the glass. Apply
the polish for no more than 30 seconds. For this method, one application is all you
should need. Once applied, use a damp cloth to remove the leftover product.

A clear scratch repair solution

Last but not least is the option of purchasing a scratch repair kit especially suited to
glass and use it according to the kit instructions. Some such kits will come with
buf ng discs, so extra caution may be necessary to guard against further damage
and avoiding the risk of scratching the surface more.

If none of these methods work for you, it’s a good sign it’s time to consider a window
or glass replacement.

Get in touch with Action Glass and Aluminium to get a window repair quote.
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