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Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Tue 07 Jun 2022 4:36 pm
by Saddique
Hi does anyone know of anybody who can take a scratch out of Glass here ?
Any names , numbers , directions would be useful
TIA
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Tue 07 Jun 2022 4:55 pm
by Groucho
Smoker's tooth powder and toothpaste on a polishing bonnet are often used to remove surface scratches.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Tue 07 Jun 2022 6:20 pm
by Saddique
Hi Groucho, unfortunately the scratch is deeper than surface and nearly 1mm deep.
There are people who can do a repair similar to Autoglass windows but i just dont know anyone here who can hence looking.
Thanks for your advice though.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Tue 07 Jun 2022 7:08 pm
by Groucho
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Tue 07 Jun 2022 8:01 pm
by Saddique
Thanks Groucho , this got me thinking of a DIY project and found this online.
I will give this method a try. looks impressive.
https://glasspolishshop.com/glass-resto ... net-system
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 10:55 am
by benjaminbutton
Groucho, will the toothpaste and brush remove the hazyness from the headlights?
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 11:04 am
by Keithcaley
benjaminbutton wrote: ↑Wed 08 Jun 2022 10:55 am
Groucho, will the toothpaste and brush remove the hazyness from the headlights?
Any slightly abrasive polishing substance will remove the cloudiness/yellowing - although the main active ingredient is Elbow Grease
Once you've got them clear, you'll need to apply a sealant/protectorant - available at Yapı markets and car accessory shops.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 12:03 pm
by a1sysman
Jeweller’s rouge, for glass scratch removal.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 12:57 pm
by benjaminbutton
Thanks a bunch KC. What's the humidity today?
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 1:42 pm
by Geoff1131
a1sysman wrote: ↑Wed 08 Jun 2022 12:03 pm
Jeweller’s rouge, for glass scratch removal.
I agree, jewellers rouge is used by double glazing companies if they get scratches on the glass when fitting new windows.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 7:07 pm
by Groucho
Keithcaley wrote: ↑Wed 08 Jun 2022 11:04 am
benjaminbutton wrote: ↑Wed 08 Jun 2022 10:55 am
Groucho, will the toothpaste and brush remove the hazyness from the headlights?
Any slightly abrasive polishing substance will remove the cloudiness/yellowing - although the main active ingredient is Elbow Grease
Once you've got them clear, you'll need to apply a sealant/protectorant - available at Yapı markets and car accessory shops.
Using polishing bonnet attached to an electric drill the elbow grease is minimal.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2022 7:17 pm
by Groucho
Incidentally I used the tooth powder and an old toothbrush to scrub clean the centre pole of my neighbour's water cooler which was covered in green gunk after two years with stagnant water in and it came up like new.
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Thu 09 Jun 2022 11:14 am
by benjaminbutton
What a good idea, I ended up having to buy another one and the "suction" has been dreadful since!
Re: Scratch on Glass window
Posted: Thu 09 Jun 2022 4:04 pm
by Keithcaley
benjaminbutton wrote: ↑Wed 08 Jun 2022 12:57 pm
Thanks a bunch KC. What's the humidity today?
According to my (uncalibrated) weather thingy it's about 81% !