Removing Scratches From A Glass Door

If they are not completely gone they should at least be less visible to the naked eye.

Removing scratches from a glass door.

Apply the cloth with the toothpaste unto the scratched glass surface and as if trying to clean the scratched surface move the cloth in circular motions. However most fine scratches can be removed with the right tools. Apply the ammonia water to a soft sponge and use it to wash the glass door. Step 1 apply a drop of polishing compound to the buffing pad.

Scratches can make an otherwise clean shower door look dingy and dirty. Another way to render your glass surfaces scratch free is to softly sand and buff them bright with a metal polish product. As with all of our scratch removing methods start by cleaning the glass so you don t introduce extra debris into the scratch. Rub the paste onto the scratch in a circular motion with a microfiber cloth.

Polishing compound is a fine powder used by jewelers and glass craftsmen for polishing gemstones and glass. Mix equal parts baking soda and water in a bowl and stir until you get a pudding like paste. For deeper scratches such as those deep enough to fit your fingernail in consider replacing the glass door as removal is not an option. Many diyers swear by brasso multi purpose metal polish which you can buy.

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. Deeper scratches such as those that can be traced with a fingernail can also be removed from plexiglass but if it s best to call a professional for deep scratches in glass. Get whitening toothpaste this is more abrasive than the regular one and apply just a small amount to a clean piece of cloth. Use a lint free towel to dry the glass.

This prevents the compound from drying out and creating more scratches. Polish the scratched glass with the sander or buffer while you continually moisten the area by lightly squeezing out a trickle of water from a saturated sponge. After several minutes set the sander or drill down and clean the glass with a soft brush and liquid dish soap. Video of the day.