Again, grab your clay spray and your clay bar, then start the procedure. You can also use a vinegar based cleaner to etch the cement and make it easier to remove, but in most cases you will still need a clay bar. Other considerations. IF YOU ETCH THE GLASS WHILE REMOVING OVERSPRAY, FEAR NOT. You can easily make the surface clear again. Scrape as much paint off the glass as you can with the razor blade. Wet your microfiber cloth with the nail polish remover. Hold the cloth on the paint for a few seconds, then rub the paint until it wipes off. Continue until all the paint is removed. In the corners or close to the timber use a cotton tip for a more accurate finish.
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Clear nail polish can be used as a glass scratch remover. (Photo by Steve Mitchell)
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Are you ready to learn how to fix scratched glass?
A scratched window pane, picture frame or glass table top, while functional, is still marred. But many glass scratches, if not too deep, can be repaired at home with some effort.
If you’ve noticed a superficial scratch and you’re willing to try to repair it yourself, try employing one of the following scratch repair methods.
Use metal polish to repair scratched glass
First, clean and dry the area around the scratch with a clean soft cloth. Avoid using rough fabric or paper towels as they can add additional scratches to the glass.
After the area is thoroughly cleaned, dab a bit of metal polish onto another soft and dry cloth, then gently rub it into the scratch. Be sure to avoid excessive application of the polish, as this may add more scratches to the glass. If the metal polish is applied correctly, and the scratch isn’t too deep, the scratch should disappear or become significantly less visible.
Try clear nail polish as a glass scratch remover
Clean the scratch and the area around it with window cleaner. Again, use a soft cloth to wipe off the window cleaner. Make sure the scratched area is sufficiently dry before moving to the next step.
Using the clear nail polish bottle’s brush, carefully apply a thin layer of the clear polish over the scratch. The nail polish should be enough to thoroughly cover the scratch, but not too heavily.
Afterward, carefully remove any excess nail polish with nail polish remover lightly dabbed from a clean cloth.
Make a homemade scratch remover
Applying a paste made from a mixture of water, white toothpaste and baking soda is another DIY scratch-removal method. The paste should be rubbed into the scratch with a clean cloth that’s slightly damp.
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Rub the paste in a tiny circular motion and try to avoid applying the paste outside the scratched area. Once finished, use a clean soft cloth to wash the glass.
This process may take several repeated attempts before the scratch is removed or becomes minimally visible.
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A scratch in glass that’s deep enough to catch the tip of a fingernail is likely too deep to be repaired. That’s when a highly rated glass repair shop can help.
A glass repair company may be able to remove or minimize the scratch using specialized equipment or techniques, or they may recommend replacing the glass altogether.
Editor's note: This is an updated version of an article originally posted on November 8, 2011.
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