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Stu Wallace

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Removing Scratches
« on: April 27, 2013, 10:16:46 pm »
Hi

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

Thanks

luther1

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2013, 10:33:30 pm »
House or shop front?

GB Window Cleaning

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #2 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

windiewasher

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2013, 10:39:47 pm »
colgate toothpaste is very good for scratches!
Takings off all first cleans till march 7th 2014
October  total=  cleaned  extra per month
November = cleaned extra per month
Total £  so far.

rg1

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #4 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.  ;)
The pen is mightier than the sword (and a lot easier to write with!)

Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2013, 01:03:54 pm »
There is quite a lot of skill and tools to it. Take a look on youtube.

Stu Wallace

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #6 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 :)

windiewasher

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2013, 02:20:20 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.
Takings off all first cleans till march 7th 2014
October  total=  cleaned  extra per month
November = cleaned extra per month
Total £  so far.

dave f

Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 06:56:47 am »
aint car glass toughend ???me thinks a new window

rg1

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Re: Removing Scratches
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2013, 11:20:32 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.
The pen is mightier than the sword (and a lot easier to write with!)