Removing Scratches From A Glass Door

Check the scratches on the glass.

Removing scratches from a glass door.

As with all of our scratch removing methods start by cleaning the glass so you don t introduce extra debris into the scratch. 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. Another way to render your glass surfaces scratch free is to softly sand and buff them bright with a metal polish product. After several minutes set the sander or drill down and clean the glass with a soft brush and liquid dish soap.

Scratches can make an otherwise clean shower door look dingy and dirty. 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. Polishing compound is a fine powder used by jewelers and glass craftsmen for polishing gemstones and glass.

Apply the ammonia water to a soft sponge and use it to wash the glass door. This prevents the compound from drying out and creating more scratches. Use a lint free towel to dry the glass. Mix equal parts baking soda and water in a bowl and stir until you get a pudding like paste.

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. Use the applicator brush to apply a thin layer along the scratch. Step 1 apply a drop of polishing compound to the buffing pad. 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.

Rub the paste onto the scratch in a circular motion with a microfiber cloth. Video of the day. Try to use just enough to fill the scratch but not so much that it is dripping everywhere. 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.