Finding scratches on windows, doors, and even phones can be frustrating, especially when you have to deal with it all the time. We have grabbed some of the best methods to fix those annoying glass scratches.
With these easy DIY hacks, you can remove scratches from your glasses, the windscreen of your car, the back view mirror of your bike, the touch glass of your iPhone or other Smartphone, and from all other types of mirrors and glasses.
DIY Hacks To Remove Glass Scratches
Check these 5 glass scratches removal hacks. You can try any of these as per your choice and you will find the results for sure.
Nail Polish
Clear nail polish can hide any imperfection related to transparency.
Materials
- Nail polish
- Soft cloth
- Nail polish remover
Directions
- Clean the entire surface of the scratch glass and let the glass dry
- Apply a thin layer of nail polish and let it dry for an hour
- Wipe the excess nail polish outside the scratch using nail polish remover
Toothpaste and soap with pumice particles
A mild toothpaste and a slight abrasive soap can fix your glass scratches in a minute.
Materials
- Toothpaste
- Heavy-duty soap like pumice
- Soft cloth
Directions
- Clean the entire surface of the scratch glass and let the glass dry
- Apply a tiny drop of toothpaste or soap with the soft cloth and massage with a bit of pressure in circular motions
- Rub for 30 seconds and stop
- Wipe the excess toothpaste or soap and check the scratch got polished or not
- Repeat the steps if not.
Glass Scratch Filler
This is a compound that can fill scratches instantly.
Materials
Glass scratch filler kit
Directions
- Follow the directions imprinted on the filler kit.
- Do not rub the area violently.
Baking soda
Baking soda mixed with water is an instant homemade glass scratch polish
Material
- Baking soda
- Water
- Soft cloth
Directions
- Mix water and baking soda in equal parts and make a pudding-like paste
- Clean the entire surface of the scratch glass and let the glass dry
- Apply the paste on the scratched surface and rub in a circular motion
- Rinse the area and see if the scratch is fixed
- Repeat the process 2 to 3 times
Metal Polish
If nothing above works give a metal polish a try.
Materials
- Metal polish (one having cerium oxide in it)
- Soft sponge
Directions
- Clean glass surface and dry it completely
- Apply the polish while following the written guidance on the back of the product
- Wipe away the excess with a sponge
Custom Glass Replacement
Although all these methods mentioned above are very useful to give a new look to your glass. However, sometimes scratches are too difficult to remove if they are deep in the surface.
In such cases, it is better to get a cut to size glass replacement for your glass panel and replace it with the old one. It can cost you some extra amount but will restore the completely new look of your furniture.