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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Stu Wallace on April 27, 2013, 10:16:46 pm

Title: Removing Scratches
Post by: Stu Wallace on April 27, 2013, 10:16:46 pm

Hi

What's the best method to remove scratches from windows?

Thanks

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: luther1 on April 27, 2013, 10:33:30 pm

House or shop front?

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on April 27, 2013, 10:36:38 pm

I think the general consesus on here is... Don't even try. ive heard it said that if you can feel the scratch with your finger nail its too deep to repair

Having said all that, i have seen you tube videos of some guy polishing scratched glass with buffing machines and paste and stutt. it looked like a long hard process from what i remember

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: windiewasher on April 27, 2013, 10:39:47 pm

colgate toothpaste is very good for scratches!

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: rg1 on April 28, 2013, 08:15:38 am

Cerium oxide  i.e. jeweler's rouge -- available in  jewelry or craft stores.

But don't expect miracles if the scratch is too deep.  ;)

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: richard jagger on April 28, 2013, 01:03:54 pm

There is quite a lot of skill and tools to it. Take a look on youtube.

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: Stu Wallace on April 28, 2013, 02:12:37 pm

Hi

The scratch is on a mate car window.

Thankfully I've never been asked to get any scratches out of customers window :)

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: windiewasher on April 28, 2013, 02:20:20 pm

Quote from: Stu Wallace on April 28, 2013, 02:12:37 pm

Hi

The scratch is on a mate car window.

Thankfully I've never been asked to get any scratches out of customers window :)

T cut in circular motion.

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: dave f on May 01, 2013, 06:56:47 am

aint car glass toughend ???me thinks a new window

Title: Re: Removing Scratches
Post by: rg1 on May 01, 2013, 11:20:32 am

Quote from: dave f on May 01, 2013, 06:56:47 am

aint car glass toughend ???me thinks a new window

As with any glass, Toughened or Tempered glass can be repaired but ONLY with the right compound. i.e Cerium Oxide.