How Do You Remove Scratches From Glass?
Windows or other glass surfaces in the home can become scratched and unsightly over time. Instead of going to the expense of replacing the glass, it may be possible to buff out light or hairline scratches. Here are a few easy steps that might save you some time and money. Step 1 Apply polishing or jeweler’s rouge to a lambs wool buffing pad. You can either buff the scratch by hand using a circular motion or with an electric buffer on medium speed. Step 2 Wash the polishing compound, jeweler’s rouge or whitening toothpaste off from time to time in order to check on the progress of the scratch removal. Step 3 Mix two ounces of ammonia with two quarts of water. You may want to be sure to hold your nose closed during this process! Also, always wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when working with ammonia. Step 4 Clean the glass surface with the ammonia water with a clean soft sponge. Step 5 Dry the glass with a lint free towel. If the scratches are not completely gone, they should at lea
You Will Need: • Jewelers rouge (cerium oxide) • Electric buffer with polishing pad • Household ammonia • Warm water • Spray bottle • Lint-free cloth or paper towel • Rubber gloves • Safety goggles • Dust mask The Removal Process: • Apply a small amount of the Jewelers Rouge (cerium oxide) to the polishing pad. Lamb’s wool is the best and most effective choice for your polishing pad. • Wearing your dust mask and goggles, use the electric buffer at medium speed to buff the scratch with the polishing pad. Be careful not to exert too much pressure on the glass while buffing, since the scratch may have weakened the glass and you don’t want to risk cracking it. If the scratch is very small, or in an awkward spot, you can try to do the buffing by hand using the polishing pad, but it will take quite a bit of elbow grease, and may not be as effective. • In the spray bottle, mix ½ ounce of ammonia with 2 cups of warm water. Make sure to wear your goggles, mask and rubber gloves when handling am
