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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Hard Floor Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: terrazzoman on November 12, 2013, 05:31:55 pm

Title: glass flooring
Post by: terrazzoman on November 12, 2013, 05:31:55 pm
has any one polished a glass floor or glass steps to remove scratches , I would be interested in any comments
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Kev Martin on November 12, 2013, 07:06:57 pm
Tony

Not putting it on here mate!  But It's a doddle give me a ring tomorrow and I will tell you how to do it :D

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: terrazzoman on November 12, 2013, 07:55:28 pm
ok thanks I will..........I have done a test area and was ok but was looking for more information just in case I have missed something silly.......regards tony
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: martin shelley on November 12, 2013, 10:31:05 pm
Glass polishing is a good little market, surprised more people are not doing it.  Would be a good add on service for a carpet cleaner.
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Neil Jones on November 13, 2013, 07:56:11 am
I have a scratch on our patio door window, it appeared after having a small party. Is this something that can be removed? It looks like someone has stood against it with a zip and scratched down it. Quite big and fairly deep.
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Kev Martin on November 13, 2013, 08:02:14 am
I have a scratch on our patio door window, it appeared after having a small party. Is this something that can be removed? It looks like someone has stood against it with a zip and scratched down it. Quite big and fairly deep.

Neil

It depends on a few factors.

How thick is the glass?
Is it coated?
How deep is the scratch?
Double glazed or single glazed?

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics ltd
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Neil Jones on November 13, 2013, 08:19:03 am
Prob about 3 years old, so newish UPVC patio doors. Double glazed, no idea if it's coated. I'd say it is thick glass, and the scratch is quite deep. I've polished marks off car windows in the past with just polish but nothing touches this scratch.
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Jamie Pearson on November 13, 2013, 11:20:15 am
You will need to sand it. 3M Trizacts seem to work really well for this although they do burn out quick.

I have another system that arrived last week for trial. First job being a scratch my wiper left on my car window that is pretty deep.

After that I have a big glass dining room table to do.
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Kev Martin on November 13, 2013, 12:29:40 pm
You will need to sand it. 3M Trizacts seem to work really well for this although they do burn out quick.

I have another system that arrived last week for trial. First job being a scratch my wiper left on my car window that is pretty deep.

After that I have a big glass dining room table to do.

Jamie

Doublecheck the car mate because if it has any sort of coating on the screen it will take it off.  It is the same as this self clean glass coating they do on some double glazing.  You don't see it when your doing it!  It is only when you go and look through from the inside that you see it!

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Jamie Pearson on November 13, 2013, 01:14:52 pm
Good point Kevin.

I have the product for re-application to the screen afterwards.
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Neil Jones on November 13, 2013, 05:07:44 pm
So will the 3M Trizacts fit onto a Das 6 polisher? Or a general sander? What is the success rate with this?

Is it the Bentley or the Ferrari that is scratched Jamie?
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: elliott cleaning on November 13, 2013, 06:32:04 pm
Have used ceric oxide in the past for minor scratches.  Seemed to work ok
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: martin shelley on November 13, 2013, 08:01:55 pm
Al at scratch repair group is big into the glass game Neil.  If you don't fancy doing it your self he send one of his lads to sort it

http://scratchrepairgroup.co.uk/
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: Kev Martin on November 13, 2013, 08:31:05 pm
Have used ceric oxide in the past for minor scratches.  Seemed to work ok

Yes Cerium oxide is a great polishing medium.  Jewellers and opticians both use it in their respective trades.  We use loads of it for other applications as well.

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd
Title: Re: glass flooring
Post by: johnashton on November 20, 2013, 10:01:06 am
While glass are durable and resistant to stains, they are susceptible to scratches. Over time scratches will accumulate in a glass floor, and after several years the installation will need to be replaced. There are some colors and finishes that can be purchased which will hide damage from scratches.